THE  BENSON  LIBRARY  OF  HYMNOLOGY 

Endowed  by  the  Reverend 

Louis  Fitzgerald  Benson,  d.d. 

LIBRARY  OF  THE  THEOLOGICAL  SEMINARY 
PRINCETON,   NEW  JERSEY 


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Entered,  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1S65, 

By  A.  S.  BARNES  &  BURR. 

In  the  Clerk's  Office  of  the  Distvist  Court  of  the  United  States  for  the 

Southern  District  of  New  York. 


Electrotyped  by  Smith  «fc  MoDougal.  82  i  84  Keekman  St.,  N.  Y. 


P  E  E  F  A  C  E . 


This  book  is  meant  to  accompany  a  volume 
of  larger  size  bearing  the  same  name,  contain- 
ing these  hymns  set  to  appropriate  music,  in 
the  exact  order  of  arrangement  here  employed. 
The  object  of  its  issue  is  merely  to  meet  the 
convenience  of  those  who  desire  .a  more  por- 
table foiTQ. 

The  compiler  has  designed  the  "  Songs  for 
the  Sanctuary"  for  use  not  only  in  the  House 
of  God,  but  in  the  Social  Meetings  of  Chris- 
tians, and  even  in  the  Family ;  to  be  a  book, 
if  God  and  His  people  shall  honor  it  so  far, 
familiar  in  the  Home  as  well  as  in  the  Church ; 
which  children  with  their  parents  shall  love 
and  study;  and  by  which  all  shall  be  aided 
and  taught  to  take  part  more  joyfully  in  the 
worship  of  the  Redeemer. 

It  needs  only  to  be  observed,  that,  although 
for  symmetry  and  convenience  no  separation 


iv  1'REFACE. 

as  to  arrangement  or  numbering  has  been 
adopted,  to  distinguish  between  Hymns  and 
what  are  technically  called  Psalms,  yet  the 
best  versions  of  these  latter  have  been  care- 
fully and  lovingly  sought  from  every  source, 
so  that  each  of  the  old  songs  of  inspired 
authors  might,  if  possible,  have  its  representa- 
tive here.  An  additional  Index  of  Texts  of 
Scripture  will  be  found  in  the  larger  volume. 

CHAS.  S.  ROBINSON. 
Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  March  l ,  1 865. 


TABLE   OF   CONTEXTS. 


L— PUBLIC  WORSHIP:  nTM5 

1.  Opening  ok  Service t 93 

2.  General  Praise 94 14,3 

3.  Close  of  Service 149 190 

II.— THE  SCRIPTURES 191-  20S 

fIL— GOD:  Being,  Attrikctes 209—  273 

IV.— JESUS  CHRIST  : 

1.  A  dvent  at  Birth 274 —  292 

2.  Life  and  Character 203 —  3'  5 

3.  Sufferings  and  Death 8i;6 —  327 

4.  Resurrection  and  Ascension 32£ —  333 

5.  Adoration 334 —  384 

V.— THE  HOLY  SPIRIT 885—  423 

VI.— THE  WAY  OF  SALVATION  : 

1.  Lost  State  of  Man 424—  445 

2.  Atonement  and   Pardon 446 — 459 

3.  Invitations  of  the  Gospki 46i — 514 

4.  Repentance  and  Reception  of  Christ 515 —  567 

VII.— THE  CHRISTIAN: 

1.  Conflict  with  Sin 568 —  641 

2.  Encouragements 642 —  6S9 

8.  Love  for  the  Savioup. G90 —  790 

4.  Graces 791—841 

5.  Fellowship.. 842 —  S5S 

6.  Prayeii S59—  893 

7.  Privileges 894—  930 

8.  Duties 931—  960 

9.  Afflictions 961 — lut8 

VIIL— THE  CHURCH: 

1.  Institutions 10C9— 1031 

2.  Ordinances 1 1  32— 1 120 

8.  Progress  and  Missions 1121— 1 1^0 

IX.— DEATH 11S1— 1233 

X.— THE  JUDGMENT 1234—1251 

XL— HEAVEN 1252—1308 

XII.— MISCELLANEOUS 1809-1342 

PAGE 

XIII.— DOXOLOG1ES 751 

XiV.-S ELECTIONS  FOR  CHANTING 756 

XV. -INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES 792 

XVI. -INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS S23 


SONGS  FOR  THE  SANCTUARY. 


1.  Ts,  6  L. 

1  Safely  through  another  week, 

God  has  brought  us  on  our  way  ; 
Let  us  now  a  blessing  seek, 

Waiting  in  his  courts  to-day  : 
Day  of  all  the  week  the  best, 
Emblem  of  eternal  rest. 

2  "While  we  seek  supplies  of  grace, 

Through  the  clear  Redeemer's  name, 
Show  thy  reconciling  face — 

Take  awry  our  sin  and  shame  ; 
From  our  worldly  cares  set  free, — 
May  we  rest  this  .'ay  in  thee. 

3  Here  we  come  thy  name  to  praise  ; 

Let  us  feel  thy  presence  near  ; 
May  thy  glory  meet  our  eyes, 

While  we  in  thy  house  appear  : 
Here  afford  us,  Lord,  a  taste 
Of  our  everlasting  rest. 

4  May  the  gospel's  joyful  sound 

Wake  our  minds  to  raptures  new  ? 
Let  thy  victories  abound, — 

TJnrepcnting  souls  subdue  : 
Thus  let  all  our  Sabbaths  prove, 
Till  we  rest  in  thee  above. 


2  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

2.  L.  M. 

1  Thine  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love, 
But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above ; 

To  that  our  longing  souls  aspire, 
With  cheerful  hope  and  strong  desire. 

2  No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress, 
Nor  sin  nor  death  shall  reach  the  place ; 
No  groans  shall  mingle  with  the  songs 
That  warble  from  immortal  tongues. 

3  No  rude  alarms  of  raging  foes, 
No  cares  to  break  the  long  repose, 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun, 
But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon. 

4  O  long-expected  day,  begin  ! 

Dawn  on  these  realms  of  woe  and  sin  ; 
Fain  would  we  leave  this  weary  road, 
And  sleep  in  death,  to  rest  with  God. 

3*  Ephesians,  3:  19.  L.   M. 

1  Come,  gracious  Lord,  descend  and  dwell, 
By  faith  and  love,  in  every  breast ; 
Then  shall  we  know,  and  taste,  and  feci 
The  joys  that  cannot  be  expressed. 

2  Come,fill  our  hearts  with  inward  strength, 
Make  our  enlarged  souls  possess, 

And  learn  the  height,  and  breadth,  and  length 
Of  thine  eternal  love  and  grace. 

3  Now  to  the  God  whose  power  can  do 
More  than  our  thoughts  and  wishes  know, 
Be  everlasting  honors  done, 

By  all  the  church,  through  Christ  his  Son. 

4.  L.  M. 

1   Mr  opening  eyes  with  rapture  see 
The  dawi   of  thy  returning  day  ; 
My  thoughts,  O  God,  ascend  to  thee, 
"While  thus  my  early  vows  I  pay. 


OPENING    &I?    SERVICE. 

2  Oh,  bid  this  trifling  world  retire, 
And  drive  each  carnal  thought  away ; 
Nor  let  me  feel  one  vain  desire — 

One  sinful  thought  through  all  the  day. 

3  Then,  to  thy  courts  when  I  repair, 
My  soul  shall  rise  on  joyful  wing, 
The  wonders  of  thy  love  declare, 
And  join  the  strains  which  angels  sing. 


L.  M. 


1  Sweet  is  the  light  of  Sabbath  eve, 
And  soft  the  sunbeams  lingering  there ; 
For  these  blest  hours  the  world  I  leave, 
Wafted  on  wings  of  faith  and  prayer. 

2  The  time  how  lovely  and  how  still ; 
Peace  shines  and  smiles  on  all  below ; 
The  plain,  the  stream,  the  wood,  the  hill, 
All  fair  with  evening' s  setting  Mow. 


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3  Season  of  rest !  the  tranquil  soul 
Feels  the  sweet  calm,  and  melts  to  love ; 
And  while  these  sacred  moments  roll, 
Faith  sees  the  smiling  heaven  above. 

4  Nor  will  our  days  of  toil  be  long ; 
Our  pilgrimage  will  soon  be  trod; 
And  we  shall  join  the  ceaseless  song, 
The  endless  Sabbath  of  our  God. 

6.  Psalm  9:.  L.  M. 

1  Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King, 
To  praise  thy  name,  give  thanks,  and  sing ; 
To  show  thy  love  by  morning  light, 
And  talk  of  all  thy  truth  at  night. 

2  Sweet  is  th,  Jay  of  sacred  rest ; 

No  mortal  care  shall  seize  my  breast ; 
Oh,  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found, 
Like  David's  harp  of  solemn  sound ! 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

3  My  heart  shall  triumph  in  my  Lord, 
And  bless  his  works  and  bless  his  word  ; 
Thy  works  of  grace,  how  bright  they  shine! 
How  deep  thy  counsels  !  how  divine  ! 

4  Lord,  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part, 
When  grace  hath  well  refined  my  heart, 
And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  shed, 
Like  holy  oil  to  cheer  my  head. 

5  Then  shall  I  see,  and  hear,  and  know 
All  I  desired  or  wished  below  ; 

And  every  power  find  sweet  employ, 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 

Psalm  84.  L.  M. 

1  How  pleasant,  how  divinely  fair, 

O  Lord  of  hosts,  thy  dwellings  are  ! 
With  long  desire  my  spirit  faints, 
To  meet  th'  assemblies  of  thy  saints. 

2  Blest  are  the  saints  who  sit  on  high 
Around  thy  throne  of  majesty  ; 
Thy  brightest  glories  shine  above, 
And  all  their  work  is  praise  and  love. 

3  Blest  are  the  souls  that  find  a  place 
Within  the  temple  of  thy  grace  ; 
There  they  behold  thy  gentler  rays, 
And  seek  thy  face,  and  learn  thy  praise. 

4  Blest  are  the  men  whose  hearts  are  set 
To  find  the  way  to  Zion's  gate  ; 

God  is  their  strength,  and  thro'  the  road 
They  lean  upon  their  helper,  God. 

5  Cheerful  they  walk  with  growing  strength, 
Till  all  shall  meet  in  heaven  at  length  ; 
Till  all  before  thy  face  appear, 

And  join  in  nobler  worship  there. 


OPENING-    OF    SERVICE. 


L.  M. 


1  Another  six  clays'  work  is  done, 
Another  Sabbath  is  begun  ; 
Return,  my  soul !  enjoy  thy  rest, 
Improve  the  day  thy  God  has  blessed. 

2  Oh,  that  our  tho'ts  and  thanks  may  rise, 
As  grateful  incense  to  the  skies; 

x\nd  draw,  from  heaven,  that  sweet  repose, 
"Which  none,  but  he  that  feels  it,  knows. 

3  This  heavenly  calm,  within  the  breast, 
Is  the  dear  pledge  of  glorious  rest, 
Which  for  the  church  of  God  remains — 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

4  In  holy  duties,  let  the  day, 
In  holy  pleasures,  pass  away  ; 
How  sweet  a  Sabbath  thus  to  spend, 
In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end. 

Psalm  5.  L.  M. 

1  Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run  ; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  joyful  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  Awake,  lift  up  thyself,  my  heart, 
And  with  the  angels  bear  thy  part, 
Who  all  night  long  unwearied  sing 
High  praises  to  th'  eternal  King. 

3  Glory  to  thee,  who  safe  hast  kept, 
And  hast  refreshed  me  while  I  slept ; 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake, 
I  may  of  endless  life  partake. 

4  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  thee  renew  : 
Scatter  my  love  as  morning  dew  ; 
Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will, 
And  with  thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

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6  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

5  Direct,  control,  suggest,  this  day, 
All  I  design,  or  do,  or  say ; 
That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

10.  Psalm  34.  ^  J£ 

1  Great  God  !  attend,  while  Zion  sings 
The  joy  that  from  thy  presence  springs; 
To  spend  one  day  with  thee  on  earth 
Exceeds  a  thousand  days  of  mirth. 

2  Might  I  enjoy  the  meanest  place 
Within  thy  house,  0  God  of  grace ! 
Not  tents  of  ease,  nor  thrones  of  power, 
Should  tempt  my  feet  to  leave  thy  door. 

3  God  is  our  sun,  he  makes  our  day ; 
God  is  our  shield,  he  guards  our  way 
From  all  the  assaults  of  hell  and  sin, 
From  foes  without,  and  foes  within. 

4  All  needful  grace  will  God  bestow, 
And  crown  that  grace  with  glory,  too  ; 
He  gives  us  all  things,  and  withholds 
No  real  good  from  upright  souls. 

5  O  God,  our  King,  whose  sovereign  sway 
The  glorious  hosts  of  heaven  obey, 
Display  thy  grace,  exert  thy  power, 
Till  all  on  earth  thy  name  adore  ! 

11.  Psalm  57-  L.   M. 

i   Eternal  God,  celestial  King  ! 
Exalted  be  thy  glorious  name  ; 
Let  hosts  in  heaven  thy  praises  sing, 
And  saints  on  earth  thy  love  proclaim. 

2  My  heart  is  fixed  on  thee,  my  God  ! 
I  rest  my  hope  on  thee  alone  ; 
I'll  spread  thy  sacred  truths  abroad, 
To  all  mankind  thy  love  make  known. 


OPENING    OF    SERVICE.  V 

3  Awake,  my  tongue  !  awake,  my  lyre  ! 
With  morning's  earliest  dawn  arise  ; 
Let  songs  of  joy  my  soul  inspire, 
And  swell  your  music  to  the  skies. 

4  With  those  who  in  thy  grace  abound, 
To  thee  I'll  raise  my  thankful  voice  ; 
While  every  land  the  earth  around, 
Shall  hear,  and  in  thy  name  rejoice. 

12.  Psalm  i&  L.M. 

1  My  God,  my  King,  thy  various  praise 
Shall  fill  the  remnant  of  my  days  ; 
Thy  grace  employ  my  humble  tongue, 
Till  death  and  o-lorv  raise  the  soncj. 

2  The  wings  of  every  hour  shall  bear 
Some  thankful  tribute  to  thine  ear ; 
And  every  setting  sun  shall  see 
New  works  of  duty  done  for  thee. 

3  Let  distant  times  and  nations  raise 
The  long  succession  of  thy  praise  ; 
And  unborn  ages  make  my  song 
The  iov  and  triumph  of  their  tonome. 

4  But  who  can  speak  thy  wondrous  deeds  \ 
Thy  greatness  all  our  thoughts  exceeds  ; 
Yast  and  unsearchable  thy  ways  ! 

Yast  and  immortal  be  thy  praise  ! 

**4.  Psalm  34:  S.  L.    M. 

1  Triumphant  Lord,  thy  goodness  reigns 
Through  all  the  wide  celestial  plains ; 
And  its  full  streams  unceasing  flow 
Down  to  the  abodes  of  men  below. 

2  Through  nature's  work  its  glories  shine  ; 
The  cares  of  providence  are  thine ; 
And  grace  erects  our  ruined  frame 

A  fairer  temple  to  thy  name. 


0  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

3  Oh,  give  to  every  human  heart 

To  taste,  and  feel  how  good  thou  art ; 
With  grateful  love  and  reverent  fear, 
To  know  how  blest  thy  children  are. 

14.  Psalm  95.  L.M. 

1  Oh,  come,  loud  anthems  let  us  sing, 
Loud  thanks  to  our  almighty  King  ; 
For  we  our  voices  high  should  raise, 
When  our  salvation's  Rock  we  praise. 

2  Into  his  presence  let  us  haste, 

To  thank  him  for  his  favors  past ; 
To  him  address,  in  joyful  songs, 
The  praise  that  to  his  name  belongs. 

3  Oh,  let  us  to  his  courts  repair, 
And  bow  with  adoration  there  ; 
Down  on  our  knees  devoutly,  all, 
Before  the  Lord,  our  Maker,  foil. 

15.  Psalm  106.  L.   M. 

1  Oh,  render  thanks  to  God  above, 
The  fountain  of  eternal  love  ; 
Whose  mercy  firm,  through  ages  past, 
Hath  stood,  and  shall  forever  last. 

2  Who  can  his  mighty  deeds  express, 
Not  only  vast — but  numberless  ? 
What  mortal  eloquence  can  raise 
His  tribute  of  immortal  praise  ? 

3  Extend  to  me  that  favor,  Lord, 
Thou  to  thy  chosen  dost  afford  ; 
When  thou  return'st  to  set  them  free, 
Let  thy  salvation  visit  me. 

4  Oh,  render  thanks  to  God  above, 
The  fountain  of  eternal  love  : 

His  mercy  firm,  through  ages  past, 
Hath  stood,  and  shall  forever  last. 


OPENING    OF    SERVICE.  9 

10.  Psalm  118.  C.  M 

1  This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made  ; 

He  calls  the  hours  his  own  ; 
Lst  heaven  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad, 
And  praise  surround,  the  throne. 

2  To-day  he  rose,  and  left  the  dead, 

And  Satan's  empire  fell ; 
To-day  the  saints  his  triumph  spread, 
And  all  his  wonders  tell. 

3  Hosanna  to  the  anointed  King, 

To  David's  holy  Son  ; 
Help  us,  0  Lord  ;  descend,  and  bring 
Salvation  from  thy  throne. 

4  Blest  be  the  Lord,  who  comes  to  men 

With  messages  of  grace  ; 
Who  comes,  in  God  his  Father's  name, 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 

5  Hosanna  in  the  highest  strains 

The  church  on  earth  can  raise  ; 
The  highest  heavens,  in  which  he  reigns, 
Shall  give  him  nobler  praise. 

17.  Psalm  6?.  C.  M. 

1  Early,  my  God,  without  delay, 

I  baste  to  seek  thy  face  ; 
My  thirsty  spirit  faints  away, 
Without  thy  cheering  grace. 

2  I've  seen  thy  glory  and  thy  power 

Through  all  thy  temple  shine  ; 
My  God,  repeat  that  heavenly  hour, 
That  vision  so  divine. 

3  Not  life  itself,  with  all  its  joys, 

Can  my  best  passions  move, 
Or  raise  so  high  my  cheerful  voice, 
As  thy  forgiving  love. 


JO  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

4  Thus,  till  my  last  expiring  day, 
I'll  bless  my  God  and  King  ; 
Thus  will  I  lift  my  hands  to  pray, 
And  tune  my  lips  to  sing. 

18.  C.  M 

1  Blest  morning  !  whose  young  dawning  rays 

Beheld  our  rising  God  ; 
That  saw  him  triumph  o'er  the  dust, 
And  leave  his  dark  abode. 

2  In  the  cold  prison  of  a  tomb 

The  great  Redeemer  lay, 
Till  the  revolving  skies  had  brought 
The  third,  th'  appointed  day. 

3  Hell  and  the  grave  combined  their  force 

To  hold  our  Lord,  in  vain  ; 
The  sleeping  conqueror  arose, 
And  burst  their  feeble  chain. 

4  To  thy  great  name,  almighty  Lord, 

These  sacred  hours  we  pay, 
And  loud  hosannas  shall  proclaim 
The  triumph  of  the  day. 

5  Salvation  and  immortal  praise 

To  our  victorious  King  ! 
Let  heaven  and  earth,  and  rocks  and  seas, 
With  glad  hosannas  ring. 

19.  Psalm  81.  C.   M 

1  My  soul,  how  lovely  is  the  place, 

To  which  thy  God  resorts  ! 
'Tis  heaven  to  see  his  smiling  face, 
Though  in  his  earthly  courts. 

2  There  the  great  Monarch  of  the  skies 

His  saving  power  displays  ; 
And  light  breaks  in  upon  our  eyes, 
AVith  kind  and  quickening  rays. 


OPENING    OF    SERVICE.  1  ] 

3  With  his  rich  gifts,  the  heavenly  Dove 

Descends  and  fills  the  place ; 
While  Christ  reveals  his  wondrous  love, 
And  sheds  abroad  his  grace. 

4  There,  mighty  God,  thy  words  declare 

The  secrets  of  thy  will ; 
And  still  we  seek  thy  mercy  there, 
And  sing  thy  praises  still. 

20.  C.  Bl 

1  Far  from  the  world,  0  Lord,  I  flee, 

From  strife  and  tumult  far  ; 
From  scenes  where  Satan  wages  still 
His  most  successful  war. 

2  The  calm  retreat,  the  silent  shade, 

With  prayer  and  praise  agree  ; 
And  seem  by  thy  sweet  bounty  made 
For  those  who  follow  thee. 

3  There,  if  thy  Spirit  touch  the  soul, 

And  grace  her  mean  abode  ; 
Oh  !  with  what  peace,  and  joy,  and  love, 
She  then  communes  with  God. 

4  Author  and  Guardian  of  my  life  ! 

Sweet  Source  of  light  divine, 
And — all  harmonious  names  in  one — 
My  Saviour  ! — thou  art  mine  ! 

5  What  thanks  I  owe  thee,  and  what  love — 

A  boundless,  endless  store — 
Shall  echo  through  the  realms  above, 
When  time  shall  be  no  more. 

21.  C.  M. 

1  Frequent  the  day  of  God  returns 
To  shed  its  quickening  beams  ; 
And  yet  how  slow  devotion  burns  ; 
How  languid  are  its  flames  ! 


12  PUBLIC     WORSHIP. 

2  Accept  our  faint  attempts  to  love, 
Our  frailties,  Lord,  forgive  ; 
We  would  be  like  thy  saints  above, 
And  praise  thee  while  we  live. 

Increase,  0  Lord,  our  faith  and  hope, 

And  fit  us  to  ascend 
Where  the  assembly  ne'er  breaks  up, 

The  Sabbath  ne'er  shall  end  ; — 

4  Where  we  shall  breathe  in  heavenly  air, 

With  heavenly  lustre  shine, 

Before  the  throne  of  God  appear, 

And  feast  on  love  divine  ; — 

5  Where  we  in  high  seraphic  strains, 

Shall  all  our  powers  employ ; 
Delighted  range  the  ethereal  plains, 
And  take  our  fill  of  joy. 

22.  Psalm  5.  C.    M, 

1  Lord,  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear 

My  voice  ascending  high  ; 
To  thee  will  I  direct  my  prayer, 
To  thee  lift  up  mine  eye. 

2  Up  to  the  hills  where  Christ  is  gone, 

To  plead  for  all  his  saints, 
Presenting  at  his  Father's  throne 
Our  songs  and  our  complaints. 

3  Thou  art  a  God  before  whose  sight 

The  wicked  shall  not  stand  ; 

Sinners  shall  ne'er  be  thy  delight, 

Nor  dwell  at  thy  right  hand. 

4  But  to  thy  house  will  I  resort 

To  taste  thy  mercies  there  ; 
I  will  frequent  thy  holy  court, 
And  worship  in  thy  fear. 


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5  Oh,  may  thy  Spirit  guide  my  feet 

In  ways  of  righteousness  ! 
Make  every  path  of  duty  straight, 
And  plain  before  my  lace. 

23-  P^abn  122.  C.  M 

1  With  joy  we  hail  the  sacred  day 

Which  God  hath  called  his  own  ; 
With  joy  the  summons  we  obey 
To  worship  at  his  throne. 

2  Thy  chosen  temple,  Lord,  how  fair  ! 

Where  willing  votaries  throng 
To  breathe  the  humble,  fervent  prayer, 
And  pour  the  choral  song. 

3  Spirit  of  grace !  oh,  deign  to  dwell 

Within  thy  church  below  ; 
Make  her  in  holiness  excel, 
With  pure  devotion  glow. 

4  Let  peace  within  her  walls  be  found  ; 

Let  all  her  sons  unite, 
To  spread  with  grateful  zeal  around 
Her  clear  and  shining  light. 

5  Great  God,  we  hail  the  sacred  day 

Which  thou  hast  called  thine  own; 
With  joy  the  summons  we  obey 
To  worship  at  thy  throne. 

24.  Psalm  26:  9.  C.  M. 

1  Eternal  Sun  of  righteousness, 

Display  thy  beams  divine, 
And  cause  the  glory  of  thy  face, 
Upon  my  heart  to  shine. 

2  Light,  in  thy  light,  oh,  may  I  see, 

Thy  grace  and  mercy  prove. 
Eevived.  and  cheered,  and  blest  by  thee, 
The  God  of  pardoning  love. 
2 


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3  Lift  up  thy  countenance  serene, 

And  let  thy  happy  child 
Behold,  without  a  cloud  between, 
The  Father  reconciled. 

4  On  me  thy  promised  peace  bestow, 

The  peace  by  Jesus  given  ; — 
The  joys  of  holiness  below, 
And  then  the  joys  of  heaven. 

25.  Psalm  3;  5.  C.   M. 

1  Once  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day 

Salutes  thy  waking  eyes  ; 
Once  more,  my  voice,  thy  tribute  pay 
To  him  that  rules  the  skies. 

2  Night  unto  night  his  name  repeats, 

The  day  renews  the  sound, 
Wide  as  the  heaven  on  which  he  sits, 
To  turn  the  seasons  round. 

3  'Tis  he  supports  my  mortal  frame  ; 

My  tongue  shall  speak  his  praise  ; 
My  sins  would  rouse  his  wrath  to  flame, 
And  yet  his  wrath  delays. 

4  Great  God,  let  all  my  hours  be  thine, 

While  I  enjoy  the  light ; 
Then  shall  my  sun  in  smiles  decline, 
And  bring  a  pleasant  night. 

26.  Psalm  18*.  C.  M. 

1  How  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear 

My  friends  devoutly  say  : 
"  In  Zion  let  us  all  appear, 
And  keep  the  solemn  day." 

2  I  love  her  gates,  I  love  the  road  ; 

The  church,  adorned  with  grace. 
Stands  like  a  palace  built  for  God, 
To  show  his  milder  face. 


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3  Up  to  her  courts,  with  joys  unknown, 

The  holy  tribes  repair  ; 
The  Son  of  David  holds  his  throne, 
And  sits  in  judgment  there. 

4  He  hears  our  praises  and  complaints  ; 

And,  while  his  awful  voice 
Divides  the  sinners  from  the  saints, 
We  tremble  and  rejoice. 

5  Peace  be  within  this  sacred  place, 

And  joy  a  constant  guest ! 
With  holy  gifts  and  heavenly  grace 
Be  her  attendants  blest ! 

6  My  soul  shall  pray  for  Zion  still, 

While  life  or  breath  remains  : 
There  my  best  friends,  my  kindred,  dwell ; 
There  God,  my  Saviour,  reigns. 

27.  C.  M. 

1  Come,  ye  that  love  the  Saviour's  name, 

And  joy  to  make  it  known  ; 
The  Sovereign  of  your  hearts  proclaim, 
And  bow  before  his  throne. 

2  Behold  your  King,  your  Saviour,  crowned 

With  glories  all  divine  ; 
And  tell  the  wondering  nations  round, 
How  bright  those  glories  shine. 

3  When  in  his  earthly  courts  we  view 

The  beauties  of  our  King, 
We  long  to  love  as  angels  do, 
And  w7ith  their  voice  to  sing. 

4  Oh,  for  the  day,  the  glorious  day  ! 

When  heaven  and  earth  shall  raise 
With  all  their  powers,  the  raptured  lay, 
To  celebrate  thy  praise. 


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28.  C.  M. 

1  Come,  thou  desire  of  all  thy  saints  ! 
Our  humble  strains  attend, 
While  with  our  praises  and  complaints, 
Low  at  thy  feet  we  bend. 

•  2  How  should  our  songs,  like  those  above, 
With  warm  devotion  rise  ! 
How  should  our  souls,  on  wings  of  love, 
Mount  upward  to  the  skies  ! 

3  Come,  Lord  !  thy  love  alone  can  raise 

In  us  the  heavenly  flame  ; 
Then  shall  our  lips  resound  thy  praise, 
Our  hearts  adore  thy  name. 

4  Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  glory  shine, 

And  fill  thy  dwellings  here, 

Till  life,  and  love,  and  joy  divine 

A  heaven  on  earth  appear. 

5  Then  shall  our  hearts  enraptured  say, 

Come,  great  Redeemer  !  come, 
And  bring  the  bright,  the  glorious  day, 
That  calls  thy  children  home. 

29.  Psalm  132  :  8,  C.   M. 

1  Arise,  O  King  of  grace,  arise, 

And  enter  to  thy  rest ; 
Lo  !  thy  church  waits,  with  longing  eyes, 
Thus  to  be  owned  and  blest. 

2  Enter  with  all  thy  glorious  train, 

Thy  Spirit  and  thy  word ; 
All  that  the  ark  did  once  contain 
Could  no  such  grace  afford. 

3  Here,  mighty  God,  accept  our  vows, 

Here  let  thy  praise  be  spread ; 

Bless  the  provisions  of  thy  house, 

And  fill  thy  poor  with  bread. 


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4  Here  let  the  Son  of  David  reign, 

Let  God's  Anointed  shine  ; 
Justice  and  truth  his  court  maintain, 
With  love  and  power  divine. 

5  Here  let  him  hold  a  lasting  throne, 

And  as  his  kingdom  grows, 
Fresh  honors  shall  adorn  his  crown, 
And  shame  confound  his  foes. 

30.  C.  M. 

1  Blest  day  of  God  !  most  calm,  most  bright, 

The  first,  the  best  of  days, 
The  laborer's  rest,  the  saint's  delight, 
The  day  of  prayer  and  praise. 

2  My  Saviour's  face  made  thee  to  shine; 

His  rising  thee  did  raise, 
And  made  thee  heavenly  and  divine 
Beyond  all  other  days. 

3  The  first-fruits  oft  a  blessing  prove 

To  all  the  sheaves  behind  ; 
And  they  the  day  of  Christ  who  love, 
A  happy  week  shall  find. 

4  This  day  I  must  with  God  appear ; 

For,  Lord,  the  day  is  thine  ; 

Help  me  to  spend  it  in  thy  fear, 

And  thus  to  make  it  mine. 

3  1 .  Psalm  66 :  18.  C.  M* 

1  Lord  !  when  we  bend  before  thy  throne, 

And  our  confessions  pour, 
Oh,  may  we  feel  the  sins  we  own, 
And  hate  what  we  deplore. 

2  Our  contrite  spirits  pitying  see  ;  .    2 

True  penitence  impart : 
And  let  a  healing  ray  from  thee 
Beam  hope  on  every  heart. 
2* 


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3  When  we  disclose  our  wants  in  prayer, 

May  we  our  wills  resign  ; 
Nor  let  a  thought  our  bosom  share, 
Which  is  not  wholly  thine. 

4  Let  faith  each  meek  petition  fill, 

And  waft  it  to  the  skies ; 
And  teach  our  heart  'tis  goodness  still 
That  grants  it  or  denies. 

32.  C.  M. 

1  Spirit  of  truth  !  on  this  thy  day, 

To  thee  for  help  we  cry, 
To  guide  us  through  the  dreary  way 
Of  dark  mortality. 

2  We  ask  not,  Lord,  the  cloven  flame, 

Or  tongues  of  various  tone  ; 
But  long  thy  praises  to  proclaim, 
Writh  fervor  in  our  own. 

3  No  heavenly  harpings  soothe  our  ear, 

No  mystic  dreams  we  share  ; 

Yet  hope  to  feel  thy  comfort  near, 

And  bless  thee  in  our  prayer. 

4  When  tongues  shall  cease,  and  power  decay, 

And  knowledge  empty  prove, 
Do  thou  thy  trembling  servants  stay, 
With  faith,  and  hope,  and  love. 

33.  C.  M. 

1  Come,  let  us  lift  our  joyful  eyes 

Up  to  the  courts  above, 
And  smile  to  see  our  Father  there, 
Upon  a  throne  of  love. 

2  The  peaceful  gates  of  heavenly  bliss 

Are  opened  by  the  Son  ; 
High  let  us  raise  our  notes  of  praise, 
And  reach  the  almighty  throne. 


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34.  C  M. 

1  God  of  the  sun-light  hours,  now  sad 

Would  evening  shadows  be, 

Or  night,  in  deeper  sable  clad, — 

If  aught  were  dark  to  thee  ! 

2  How  mournfully  that  golden  gleam 

Would  touch  the  thoughtful  heart, 
If,  with  its  soft,  retiring  beam, 
We  saw  thy  love  depart. 

3  But,  tho'  the  gathering  o-loom  may  hide 

Those  gentle  rays  awhile, 
Yet  they  who  in  thy  house  abide, 
Shall  ever  share  thy  smile. 

4  Then  let  creation's  volume  close 

Though  every  page  be  bright ; 
On  thine,  still  open,  we  repose 
With  more  intense  delight. 

35.  Psalm  95.  S.    M. 

1  Come,  sound  his  praise  abroad, 

And  hymns  of  glory  sing: 
Jehovah  is  the  sovereign  God, 
The  universal  King. 

2  He  formed  the  deeps  unknown ; 

He  gave  the  seas  their  bound; 
The  watery  worlds  are  all  his  own, 
And  all  the  solid  ground. 

3  Come,  worship  at  his  throne, 

Come,  bow  before  the  Lord : 

We  are  his  work,  and  not  our  own, 
He  formed  us  by  his  word. 

4  To-day  attend  his  voice, 

Nor  dare  provoke  his  rod ; 
Come,  like  the  people  of  his  choice, 
And  own  your  gracious  God. 


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36.  Psalm   48.  S.  M. 

1  Great  is  the  Lord  our  God, 

And  let  his  praise  be  great ; 
He  makes  his  churches  his  abode, 
His  most  delightful  seat. 

2  These  temples  of  his  grace, 

How  beautiful  they  stand  ! 

The  honors,  of  our  native  place, 

And  bulwarks  of  our  land. 

3  In  Zion,  God  is  known, 

A  refuge  in  distress  : 
How  bright  hath  his  salvation  shone 
Through  all  her  palaces  ! 

4  Oft  have  our  fathers  told, — 

Our  eyes  have  often  seen, — 
How  well  our  God  secures  the  fold 
Where  his  own  sheep  have  been. 

&  In  every  new  distress, 

We'll  to  his  house  repair ; 
We'll  think  upon  his  wondrous  grace. 
And  seek  deliverance  there. 

31?  Poalm  63.  S.  M. 

1  My  God,  permit  my  tongue 

This  joy,  to  call  thee  mine  ; 
And  let  my  early  cries  prevail 
To  taste  thy  love  divine. 

2  For  life,  without  thy  love, 

No  relish  can  afford  ; 
No  joy  can  be  compared  with  this, 
To  serve  and  please  the  Lord. 

3  In  wakeful  hours  of  night, 

I  call  my  God  to  mind  ; 
I  think  how  wise  thy  counsels  are. 
And  all  thy  dealings  kind. 


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4  Since  thou  bast  been  my  help, 

To  tbee  my  spirit  flies  ; 
And  on  thy  watchful  providence 
My  cheerful  hope  relies. 

5  The  shadow  of  thy  wings 

My  soul  in  safety  keeps ; 
I  follow  where  my  Father  leads, 
And  he  supports  my  steps. 

38.  S.  M. 

1  Now  let  out  voices  join 

To  raise  a  sacred  song ; 
Ye  pilgrims!  in  Jehovah's  ways, 
With  music  pass  along. 

2  See — flowers  of  paradise, 

In  rich  profusion,  spring ; 
The  sun  of  glory  gilds  the  path, 
And  dear  companions  sing. 

3  See — Salem's  golden  spires, 

In  beauteous  prospect,  rise ; 
And  brighter  crowns  than  mortals  wear, 
Which  sparkle  through  the  skies. 

4  All  honor  to  his  name, 

Who  marks  the  shining  way, — 
To  him  who  leads  the  pilgrims  on 
To  realms  of  endless  day. 

39.  Acts  17;  24,  25.  S.    M. 

1  O  thou  above  all  praise, 

Above  all  blessing  high, 
Who  would  not  fear  thy  holy  name, 
And  laud,  and  magnify  ! 

2  Oh,  for  the  living  flame 

From  thine  own  altar  brought, 
To  touch  our  lips,  our  souls  inspire, 
And  wing  to  heaven  our  thought ! 


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3  God  is  our  strength  and  song, 
And  bis  salvation  ours  ; 
Then  be  his  love  in  Christ  proclaimed 
With  all  our  ransomed  powers. 

40.  S.  M. 

1  With  joy  we  lift  our  eyes 

To  those  bright  realms  above, 
That  glorious  temple  in  the  skies, 
Where  dwells  eternal  Love. 

2  Before  thy  throne  we  bow, 

O  thou  almighty  King ; 
Here  we  present  the  solemn  vow, 
And  hymns  of  praise  we  sing. 

3  While  in  thy  house  we  kneel, 

With  trust  and  holy  fear, 
Thy  mercy  and  thy  truth,  reveal, 
And  lend  a  gracious  ear. 

41.  S.  A» 

1  Lord,  in  this  sacred  hour 

Within  thy  courts  we  bend, 
And  bless  thy  love,  and  own  thy  power, 
Our  Father  and  our  Friend. 

2  But  thou  art  not  alone 

In  courts  by  mortals  trod  ; 
Nor  only  is  the  day  thine  own 
When  man  draws  near  to  God. 

3  Thy  temple  is  the  arch 

Of  yon  unmeasured  sky  ; 
Thy  Sabbath,  the  stupendous  march 
Of  thine  eternity. 

4  Lord,  may  that  holier  day 

Dawn  on  thy  servants'  sight ; 
And  purer  worship  may  we  pay 
In  heaven's  unclouded  light. 


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42.  S.  M. 

1  Come,  we  who  love  the  Lord, 

And  let  our  joys  be  known  ; 
Join  in  a  song  of  sweet  accord, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2  Let  those  refuse  to  sing 

Who  never  knew  our  God  ; 
But  children  of  the  heavenly  King 
May  speak  their  joys  abroad, 

3  The  men  of  grace  have  found 

Glory  begun  below  ; 
Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

4  The  hill  of  Zion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets 
Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

5  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 

And  every  tear  be  dry  ; 
We're  marching  thro'  ImmanueFs  ground 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 

43.  ***«.  S.M. 

1  Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest, 

That  saw  the  Lord  arise  ! 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes  ! 

2  The  King  himself  comes  near, 

And  feasts  his  saints  to-day; 
Here  may  we  sit,  and  see  him  here, 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

3  One  day,  amid  the  place 

Where  my  dear  Lord  hath  been, 
Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Within  the  tents  of  sin. 


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4  My  willing  soul  would  stay- 
in  such  a  frame  as  this, 
And  sit  and  sing  herself  away 
To  everlasting  b^. 

44.  Revelation  15  :  3,  L  S.  M. 

1  Awake,  and  sing  the  song 

Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb; 
Wake,  every  heart  and  every  tongue, 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  name. 

2  Sing  of  his  dying  love ; 

Sing  of  his  rising  power ; 
Sing,  how  he  intercedes  above 
For  those  whose  sins  he  bore. 

3  Ye  pilgrims  !   on  the  road 

To  Zion's  city,  sing  ! 
Rejoice  ye  in  the  Lamb  of  God, — 
In  Christ,  the  eternal  King. 

4  Soon  shall  we  hear  him  say, — 

"Ye  blessed  children  !  come;'' 

Soon  will  he  call  us  hence  away, 

And  take  his  wanderers  home. 

5  There  shall  each  raptured  tongue 

His  endless  praise  proclaim  ; 
And  sweeter  voices  tune  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

45.  Psalm  ^  S.  M. 

1  Sweet  is  the  work,  0  Lord, 

Thy  glorious  name  to  sing ; 
To  praise  and  pray — to  hear  thy  word, 
And  grateful  offerings  bring. 

2  Sweet — at  the  dawning  light, 

Thy  boundless  love  to  tell ; 
And  when  approach  the  shades  of  night, 
Still  on  the  theme  to  dwell. 


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3  Sweet — on  this  day  of  rest, 

To  join  in  heart  and  voice, 
With  those  who  love  and  serve  thee  best, 
And  in  thy  name  rejoice. 

4  To  songs  of  praise  and  joy 

Be  every  Sabbath  given, 
That  such  may  be  our  blest  employ 
Eternally  in  heaven. 

46  Psalm  19.  S.  M. 

1  Behold,  the  morning  sun 

Begins  his  glorious  way ; 
His  beams  through  all  the  nations  run, 
And  light  and  life  convey. 

2  But  where  the  gospel  comes, 

It  spreads  diviner  light ; 
It  calls  dead  sinners  from  their  tombs, 
And  gives  the  blind  their  sight. 

3  How  perfect  is  thy  word  ! 

And  all  thy  judgments  just ! 
Forever  sure  thy  promise,  Lord, 
And  we  securely  trust. 

4  My  gracious  God,  how  plain 

Are  thy  directions  given  ! 
Oh,  may  I  never  read  in  vain, 
But  find  the  path  to  heaven. 

47.  Psalm  117.  S.  M. 

1  Thy  name,  Almighty  Lord, 

Shall  sound  through  distant  lands  : 
Great  is  thy  grace,  and  sure  thy  word  ; 
Thy  truth  forever  stands. 

2  Far  be  thine  honor  spread, 

And  long  thy  praise  endure, 
Till  morning  light,  and  evening  shade, 
Shall  bo  exchanged  no  more. 
3 


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48.  s.  m; 

1  How  charming  is  the  place 

Where  my  Kedeemer,  God, 
Unvails  the  beauty  of  his  face, 
And  sheds  his  love  abroad  I 

2  Not  the  fair  palaces, 

To  which  the  great  resort, 
Are  once  to  he  compared  with  this, 
Where  Jesus  holds  his  court. 

S  Here  on  the  mercy-seat, 

With  radiant  glory  crowned, 
Our  joyful  eyes  behold  him  sit 
And  smile  on  all  around. 

4  Give  me,  O  Lord,  a  place 
Within  thy  blest  abode, 
Among  the  children  of  thy  grace, 
The  servants  of  my  God. 

49.  H.  M. 

1  Welcome,  delightful  morn, 

Thou  day  of  sacred  rest  I 
I  hail  thy  kind  return  ; — 

Lord,  make  these  moments  blest : 
From  the  low  train         I  soar  to  reach 
Of  mortal  toys,  Immortal  joys. 

2  Now  may  the  King  descend 

And  fill  his  throne  of  grace  ; 
Thy  sceptre,  Lord,  extend, 

While  saints  address  thy  face  : 


And  learn  to  know 
And  fear  the  Lord. 


Let  sinners  feel 
Thy  quickening  word 

3  Descend,  celestial  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers ; 
Disclose  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  bless  the  sacred  hours  : 


Then  shall  my  soul 
New  life  obtain, 


Nor  Sabbaths  be 
Enjoyed  in  vain. 


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50.  H.  M. 

1  Awake,  ye  saints,  awake ! 

And  hail  this  sacred  day  ; 
In  loftiest  songs  of  praise 

Your  joyful  homage  pay  : 
Come  bless  the  day  that  God  hath  blest, 
The  type  of  heaven's  eternal  rest. 

2  On  this  auspicious  morn 

The  Lord  of  life  arose  ; 
He  burst  the  bars  of  death, 

And  vanquished  all  our  foes : 
And  now  he  pleads  our  cause  above, 
And  reaps  the  fruit  of  all  his  love. 

3  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord  ! 

Heaven  with  hosannas  rings, 
And  earth  in  humbler  strains 

Thy  praise  responsive  sings  : 
Worthy  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain. 
Through  endless  years  to  live  and  reign  ! 

51.  Psalm  Si.  II.     Bl 

1  Lord  of  the  worlds  above, 
How  pleasant  and  how  fair 
The  dwellings  of  thy  love, 
Thine  earthly  temples  are  ! 


With  warm  desires, 

To  see  my  God. 


To  thine  abode 
My  heart  aspires. 

2  The  sparrow  for  her  young 

With  pleasure  seeks  a  nest ; 
And  wandering  swallows  long 
To  find  their  wonted  rest : 
My  spirit  faints  I  To  rise  and  dwell 

"With  equal  zeal,  !  Among  thy  saints. 

3  Oh,  happy  souls,  that  pray 

"Where  God  appoints  to  hear  I 


28  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

Oh,  happy  men  that  pay 

Their  constant  service  there  ! 
They  praise  thee  still ;     That  love  the  way 
And  happy  they  To  Zion's  hill. 

4  They  go  from  strength  to  strength, 
Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears, 
Till  each  arrives  at  length, 
Till  each  in  heaven  appears: 


Oh,  glorious  seat, 
When  God  our  Kino- 


Shall  thither  bring 
Our  willing  feet ! 


52.  Psalm  122.  S.  P.  M. 

1  How  pleased  and  blest  was  I, 
To  hear  the  people  cry, 

"Come,  let  us  seek  our  God  to-day  !" 

Yes,  with  a  cheerful  zeal, 

We  haste  to  Zion's  hill, 
And  there  our  vows  and  honors  pay. 

2  Zion — thrice  happy  place — 
Adorned  with  wondrous  grace, 

While  walls  of  strength  embrace  thee  round : 

In  thee  our  tribes  appear 

To  pray,  and  praise,  arid  "hear 
The  sacred  gospel's  joyful  sound. 

3  Here  David's  greater  Son 
Has  fixed  his  royal  throne; 

He  sits  for  grace  and  judgment  here; 

He  bids  the  saints  be  glad, 

He  makes  the  sinners  sad, 
And  humble  souls  rejoice  with  fear. 

4  May  peace  attend  thy  gate, 
And  joy  within  thee  wait. 

To  bless  the  soul  of  every  guest : 

The  man  who  seeks  thy  peace, 

And  wishes  thine  increase, 
A  thousand  blessings  on  him  re  :  ! 


OPENING    OF    SERVICE.  29 


5  My  tongue  repeats  her  vows, 


i» 


"  Peace  to  this  sacred  house 
For  here  my  friends  and  kindred  dwell : 

And  since  my  glorious  God 

Makes  thee  his  blest  abode, 
My  soul  shall  ever  love  thee  well. 

53.  S.  P.  M. 

'Tis  heaven  begun  below 

To  hear  Christ's  praises  flow 
In  Zion,  where  his  name  is  known  : 

What  will  it  be  above 

To  sing  redeeming  love, 
And  cast  our  crowns  before  his  throne  ! 

2  When  we  adore  him  there, 

We  shall  be  void  of  fear, 
Nor  faith,  nor  hope,  nor  patience  need  : 

Love  will  absorb  us  quite, 

Love,  in  the  midst  of  light, 
On  God's  eternal  love  shall  feed. 

3  Oh,  what  sweet  company 

We  then  shall  hear  and  see  ! 
What  harmony  will  there  abound  ! 

When  souls  unnumbered  sing 

The  praise  of  Zion's  King, 
Xor  one  dissenting  voice  is  found  ! 

4  With  everlasting  joy, 

Such  as  will  never  cloy, 
We  shall  be  filled,  nor  wish  for  more ; 

Bright  as  meridian  day, 

Calm  as  the  evening  ray, 
rail  as  a  sea  without  a  shore. 

5  Till  that  blest  period  come, 

Zion  shall  be  my  home  ; 
And  may  I  never  thence  remove, 

Till  from  the  church  below 

To  that  on  high  I  go, 
And  there  commune  in  perfect  love  ! 
3* 


30  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

54-  Vs. 

1  Lord,  we  come  before  thee  now, 
At  thy  feet  we  humbly  bow  ; 
Oh,  do  not  our  suit  disdain  ! 
Shall  we  seek  thee,  Lord,  in  vain  \ 

2  Lord,  on  thee  our  souls  depend, 
In  compassion  now  descend  ; 

Fill  our  hearts  with  thy  rich  grace, 
Tune  our  lips  to  sing  thy  praise. 

3  In  thine  own  appointed  way, 
Now  we  seek  thee  ;  here  we  stay ; 
Lord,  we  know  not  how  to  go, 
Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow. 

4  Comfort  those  who  weep  and  mourn  ; 
Let  the  time  of  joy  return  ; 

Those  that  are  cast  down  lift  up  ; 
Make  them  strong  in  faith  and  hope. 

5  Grant  that  all  may  seek  and  find 
Thee  a  God  supremely  kind  ; 
Heal  the  sick  ;  the  captive  free; 
Let  us  all  rejoice  in  thee. 

55.  Psalm  23,  Ts. 

1  To  thy  pastures  fair  and  large, 
Heavenly  Shepherd,  lead  thy  charge, 
And  my  couch,  with  tenderest  care, 
'Mid  the  springing  grass  prepare. 

2  When  I  faint  with  summer's  heat, 
Thou  shalt  guide  my  weary  feet, 
To  the  streams  that,  still  and  slow, 
Through  the  verdant  meadows  flow. 

3  Safe  the  dreary  vale  I  tread, 

By  the  shades  of  death  overspread, 

AVith  thy  rod  and  staff  supplied, 
This  my  guard — and  that  my  guide. 


OPENING    OF    SERVICE.  31 

4  Constant  to  my  latest  end, 
Thou  my  footsteps  shalt  attend ; 
And  shalt  bid  thy  hallowed  dome 
Yield  me  an  eternal  home. 

5Q.  7s. 

1  To  thy  temple  we  repair — 
Lord,  we  love  to  worship  there, 
When  within  the  vail  we  meet 
Thee  upon  the  mercy-seat. 

2  While  thy  glorious  name  is  sung, 
Tune  our  lips — unloose  our  tongue  ; 
Then  our  joyful  souls  shall  bless 
Thee,  the  Lord  our  Righteousness. 

3  While  to  thee  our  prayers  ascend, 
Let  thine  ear  in  love  attend  ; 
Hear  us,  for  thy  Spirit  pleads — 
Hear,  for  Jesus  intercedes. 

4  While  thy  word  is  heard  with  awe, 
While  we  tremble  at  thy  law, 

Let  thy  gospel's  wondrous  love 
Every  doubt  and  fear  remove. 

5  From  thy  house  when  we  return, 
Let  our  hearts  within  us  burn ; 
That  at  evening  we  may  say — 

"  We  have  walked  with  God  to-day." 

57.  7s. 

1  Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day, 
Sons  of  men,  and  angels,  say ; 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high  ! 
Sing,  ye  heavens  !  and  earth,  reply ! 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won ; 
Lo,  our  Sun's  eclipse  is  o'er ; 

Lo.  he  sets  in  blood  no  more. 


32  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal ; 
Christ  hath  burst  the  gates  of  hell; 
Death  in  vain  forbids  his  rise  ; 
Christ  hath  opened  Paradise. 

4  Lives  again  our  glorious  King ; 

"  Where,  O  Death,   is  now  thy  sting  ?" 

Once  he  died  our  souls  to  save ; 

"  Where's  thy  victory,  boasting  Grave  ?" 

5  Soar  we  now  where  Christ  has  led, 
Following  our  exalted  Head; 
Made  like  him,  like  him  we  rise ; 
Ours  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skies ! 

58.  7s. 

1  Now  begin  the  heavenly  theme, 
Sing  aloud  in  Jesus'  name; 

Ye,  who  his  salvation  prove, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

2  Ye,  wrho  see  the  Father's  grace 
Beaming  in  the  Saviour's  face, 
As  to  Canaan  on  ye  move, 
Praise,  and  bless  redeeming  love. 

3  Mourning  souls!   dry  up  your  tears; 
Banish  all  your  sinful  fears  ; 

See  your  guilt  and  curse  remove, — 
Canceled  by  redeeming  love. 

4  When  his  Spirit  leads  us  home, 
When  we  to  his  glory  come, 
We  shall  all  the  fullness  prove 
Of  the  Lord's  redeeming  love. 

59.  ft, 

1  Joyful  be  the  hours  to-day  ; 
Joyful  let  the  seasons  be; 
Let  us  sing,  for  well  we  may: 
Jesus !  we  will  sing  of  thee. 


OPENING    OF    SERVICE.  33 

2  Should  thy  people  silent  be, 

Then  the  very  stones  would  sing: 
What  a  debt  we  owe  to  thee, 

Thee  our  Saviour,  thee  our  King ! 

3  Joyful  are  we  now  to  own, 

Rapture  thrills  us  as  we  trace 
All  the  deeds  thy  love  hath  done, 
All  the  riches  of  thy  grace. 

4  'Tis  thy  grace  alone  can  save; 

Every  blessing  comes  from  thee — ■ 
All  we  have,  and  hope  to  have, 
All  we  are,  and  hope  to  be. 

5  Thine  the  Name  to  sinners  dear! 

Thine  the  Name  all  names  before  ! 
Blessed  here  and  everywhere ; 
Blessed  now  and  evermore  ! 

60.  7s,  6  l. 

1  Now,  from  labor  and  from  care, 

Evening  shades  have  set  me  free; 
In  the  work  of  praise  and  prayer, 

Lord  !   I  would  converse  with  thee  : 
Oh  !  behold  me  from  above, 
Fill  me  with  a  Saviour's  love. 

2  Sin  and  sorrow,  guilt  and  woe, 

Wither  all  my  earthly  joys  ; 
Naught  can  charm  me  here  below, 

But  my  Saviour's  melting  voice  : 
Lord!  forgive — thy  grace  restore, 
Make  me  thine  forevermore. 

3  For  the  blessings  of  this  day, 

For  the  mercies  of  this  hour, 
For  the  gospel's  cheering  ray, 

For  the  Spirit's  quickening  power, — 
Grateful  notes  to  thee  I  raise ; 
Oh  !  accept  my  song  of  praise. 


34  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

61.  Is,  6  l. 

1  Hail,  thou  bright  and  sacred  morn, 

Risen  with  gladness  in  thy  beams ! 
Light,  which  not  of  earth  is  born, 

From  thy  dawn  in  glory  streams  : 
Airs  of  heaven  are  breathed  around, 
And  each  place  is  holy  ground. 

2  Great  Creator !  who  this  day 

From  thy  perfect  work  didst  rest ; 
By  the  souls  that  own  thy  sway 

Hallowed  be  its  hours  and  blest ; 
Cares  of  earth  aside  be  thrown, 
This  day  given  to  heaven  alone  ! 

3  Saviour !  who  this  day  didst  break 

The  dark  prison  of  the  tomb; 
Bid  my  slumbering  soul  awake, 

Shine  thro'  all  its  sin  and  gloom : 
Let  me,  from  my  bonds  set  free, 
Rise  from  sin,  and  live  to  thee. 

4  Blessed  Spirit !  Comforter  ! 

Sent  this  day  from  Christ  on  high  ; 
Lord,  on  me  thy  gifts  confer, 

Cleanse,  illumine,  sanctify  ! 
All  thine  influence  shed  abroad, 
Fill  me  with  the  peace  of  God. 

62.  2  Pet.  1:  w.  7s,   6   L. 

1  Christ,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies, 

Christ,  the  true,  the  only  light, 
Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise, 

Triumph  o'er  the  shades  of  night ; 
Day-spring  from  on  high,  be  near, 
Day-star  in  my  heart  appear. 

2  Dark  and  cheerless  is  the  morn, 

If  thy  light  is  hid  from  mej 


OPENING    OF    SERVICE.  35 

Joyless  is  the  day's  return, 

Till  thy  mercy's  beams  I  see  ; 
Till  they  inward  light  impart, 
AVarmth  and  gladness  to  my  heart. 

3  Visit,  then,  this  soul  of  mine ; 

Pierce  the  gloom  of  sin  and  grief; 
Fill  me,  radiant  Sun  divine ! 

Scatter  all  my  unbelief; 
More  and  more  thyself  display, 
Shining  to  the  perfect  day. 

63-  Psalm  67.  7S?  C   L. 

1  On  thy  church,  O  Power  divine, 
Cause  thy  glorious  face  to  shine, 
Till  the  nations  from  afar 

Hail  her  as  their  guiding  star  ; 
Till  her  sons  from  zone  to  zone 
Make  thy  great  salvation  known. 

2  Then  shall  God,  with  lavish  hand, 
Scatter  blessings  o'er  the  land  ; 
Earth  shall  yield  her  rich  increase, 
Every  breeze  shall  whisper  peace, 
And  the  world's  remotest  bound 
With  the  voice  of  praise  resound. 

64.  Zeehariah  14  .9.  7s,  6  L, 

1  In  this  calm  impressive  hour, 

Let  my  prayer  ascend  on  high ; 
God  of  mercy  !  God  of  power ! 

Hear  me,  when  to  thee  I  cry  : 
Hear  me  from  thy  lofty  throne, 
For  the  sake  of  Christ,  thy  Son. 

2  With  the  morning's  early  ray, 

While  the  shades  of'  night  depart, 
Let  thy  beams  of  light  convey 

Joy  and  gladness  to  my  heart : 
Now  o'er  all  my  steps  preside, 
And  for  all  my  wants  provide. 


36  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

3  Oh,  what  joy  that  word  affords, 

"Thou  shalt  reign  o'er  all  the  earth;" 

King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords, 
Send  thy  Gospel-heralds  forth  ; 

I\Tow  begin  thy  boundless  sway, 

Usher  in  the  glorious  day. 

65.  Psalm  67.  7s,   6  L. 

1  God  of  mercy,  God  of  grace ! 
Show  the  brightness  of  thy  face : 
Shine  upon  us,  Saviour  !  shine  ; 
Fill  thy  church  with  light  divine ; 
And  thy  saving  health  extend 
To  the  earth's  remotest  end. 

2  Let  the  people  praise  thee,  Lord  ! 
Be  by  all  that  live  adored : 

Let  the  nations  shout  and  sing, 
Glory  to  their  Saviour  King  ; 
At  thy  feet  their  tribute  pay, 
And  thy  holy  will  obey. 

3  Let  the  people  praise  thee,  Lord  ! 
Earth  shall  then  her  fruits  afford ; 
God  to  man  his  blessings  give ; 
Man  to  God  devoted  live  ; 

All  below,  and  all  above, 

One  in  joy,  and  light,  and  love. 

66.  Psalm  42,  7s,  6  1. 

1  As  the  hart,  with  eager  loots, 
Panteth  for  the  water-brooks, 
So  my  soul,  athirst  for  thee, 
Pants  the  living  God  to  see; 
When,  oh,  when,  with  filial  fear, 
Lord,  shall  I  to  thee  draw  near? 

2  Why  art  thou  cast  down,  mv  soul  ? 
God,  thy  God,  shall  make  thee  whole; 


OPENING    OF    SERVICE.  37 

Why  art  thou  disquieted  % 
God  shall  lift  thy  fallen  head, 
And  his  countenance  benign 
Be  the  saving  health  of  thine. 

67.  Psalm  84.  7s,  D. 

1  Pleasant  are  thy  courts  above, 
In  the  land  of  light  and  love ; 
Pleasant  are  thy  courts  below, 
In  this  land  of  sin  and  woe. 
Oh,  my  spirit  longs  and  faints 
For  the  converse  of  thy  saints, 
For  the  brightness  of  thy  face, 
For  thy  fullness,  God  of  grace ! 

2  Happy  birds  that  sing  and  fly 
Round  thy  altars,  O  Most  High ! 
Happier  souls  that  find  a  rest 

In  their  Heavenly  Father's  breast ! 
Like  the  wandering  dove  that  found 
No  repose  on  earth  around, 
They  can  to  their  ark  repair, 
And  enjoy  it-  ever  there. 

3  Happy  souls !  their  praises  flow, 
Even  in  this  vale  of  woe  ; 
Waters  in  the  desert  rise, 
Manna  feeds  them  from  the  skies ; 
On  they  go  from  strength  to  strength, 
Till  they  reach  thy  throne  at  length ; 
At  thy  feet  adoring  fall, 

Who  hast  led  them  safe  through  all. 

4  Lord,  be  mine  this  prize  to  win, 
Guide  me  through  this  world  of  sin  ; 
Keep  me  by  thy  saving  grace, 

Give  me  at  thy  side  a  place ; 
Sun  and  Shield  alike  thou  art, 
Guide  and  guard  my  erring  heart; 
Grace  and  glory  flow  from  thee, 
Shed,  oh,  shed  them.  Lord,  on  me. 


38  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

68.  7s,  D. 

1  Light  of  life,  seraphic  fire, 

Love  divine,  thyself  impart; 
Every  fainting  soul  inspire  ; 

Enter  every  drooping  heart ; 
Every  mournful  sinner  cheer, 

Scatter  all  our  guilty  gloom ; 
Father !  in  thy  grace  appear, 

To  thy  human  temples  come. 

2  Come,  in  this  accepted  hour, 

Bring  thy  heavenly  kingdom  in; 
Fill  us  with  thy  glorious  power, 

Set  us  free  from  all  our  sin : 
Nothing  more  can  we  require, 

We  will  covet  nothing  less  ; 
Be  thou  all  our  heart's  desire, 

All  our  joy,  and  all  our  peace. 

69.  Isaiah  49 :  16.  10s. 

1  Lord  of  all  worlds  !   incline  thy  bounteous  ear  ; 
Thy  children's  voice  in  tender  mercy  hear  ; 
Bear  thy  blest  promise,  fixed  as  hills,  in  ra'.nd, 
And  shed  renewing  grace  on  lost  mankind. 

2  Let  Zion's  wralls  before  thee  ceaseless  stand, 
Dear  as  thine  eye,  and  graven  on  thy  hand  ; 
From  earth's  far  regions  Jacob's  sons  restore, 
Oppressed  by  man  and  scourged  by  thee  no  more. 

3  Then  shall  mankind  no  more  in  darkness  mourn, 
Then  happy  nations  in  a  day  be  born  ; 

From  east  to  west  thy  glorious  Name  be  one, 
And  one  pure  worship  hail  th'  eternal  Son. 

70.  10s. 
1    Again  the  day  returns  of  holy  rest, 

Which,  when  he  made  the  world,  Jehovah  blessed  ; 
When,  like  his  own,  he  bade  our  labors  cease, 
And  all  be  piety,  and  all  be  peace. 


OPENING    OF    SERVICE.  39 

2  Let  us  devote  this  consecrated  day 

To  learn  his  will,  and  all  we  learn  obey ; 
So  shall  he  hear,  when  fervently  we  raise 
Oar  supplications  and  our  songs  of  praise. 

3  Father  in  heaven  !  in  whom  our  hopes  confide, 
Whose  power  defends  us,  and  whose  precepts  guide, 
In  life  our  Guardian,  and  in  death  our  Friend, 
Glory  supreme  be  thine  till  time  shall  end. 

71.  10s. 

1  Hail,  happy  day !  thou  day  of  holy  rest, 

What  heavenly  peace  and  transport  fill  our  breast ! 
When  Christ,  the  God  of  grace,  in  love  descends, 
And  kindly  holds  communion  with  hi ;  friends. 

2  Let  earth  and  all  its  vanities  be  gone, 

Move  from  my  sight,  and  leave  my  soul  alone  ; 
Its  flattering,  fading  glories  I  despise, 
And  to  immortal  beauties  turn  my  eyes. 

3  Fain  would  I  mount  and  penetrate  the  skies, 
And  on  my  Saviour's  glories  fix  my  eyes: 
Oh  !   meet  my  rising  soul,  thou  God  of  love, 
And  waft  it  to  the  blissful  realms  above  ! 

72.  7s  &  6s. 

1  0  day  of  rest  and  gladness, 

O  day  of  joy  and  light, 
O  balm  of  care  and  sadness, 

Most  beautiful,  most  bright ; 
On  thee,  the  high  and  lowly, 

Bending  before  the  throne, 
Sing,  Holy,  Holy,  Holy, 

To  the  Great  Three  in  One. 

2  On  thee,  at  the  creation, 

The  light  first  had  its  birth ; 
On  thee,  for  our  salvation, 

Christ  rose  from  depths  of  earth  ; 


40  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

On  thee,  our  Lord,  victorious, 

The  spirit  sent  from  heaven, 
And  thus  on  thee,  most  glorious, 

A  triple  light  was  given. 

3  To-day  on  weary  nations 

The  heavenly  manna  falls  ; 
To  holy  convocations 

The  silver  trumpet  calls, 
"Where  gospel  light  is  glowing 

With  pure  and  radiant  beams, 
And  living  water  flowing 

With  soul-refreshing  streams. 

4  New  graces  ever  gaining 

From  this  our  day  of  rest, 
We  reach  the  rest  remaining 

To  spirits  of  the  blest: 
To  Holy  Ghost  be  praises, 

To  Father  and  to  Son  ; 
The  Church  her  voice  upraises 

To  thee,  blest  Three  in  One. 

73.  Vs  &  6s. 

1  Thine  holy  day's  returning, 

Our  hearts  exult  to  see  ; 
And  with  devotion  burning, 

Ascend,  O  God,  to  thee  ! 
To-day  with  purest  pleasure, 

Our  thoughts  from  earth  withdraw ; 
We  search  for  heavenly  treasure, 

We  learn  thy  holy  law. 

2  We  join  to  sing  thy  praises, 
Lord  of  the  Sabbath  day ; 


—  —  _.    —  — j  7 

Each  voice  in  gladness  raises, 

Its  loudest,  sweetest  lay  ! 
Thy  richest  mercies  sharing, 

Inspire  us  with  thy  love, 
Bv  grace  our  souls  preparing 

For  nobler  praise  above. 


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74.  ^s  &  6s. 

1  From  every  earthly  pleasure, 

From  every  transient  joy, 
From  every  mortal  treasure 

That  soon  will  fade  and  die ; 
~No  longer  these  desiring, 

Upward  our  wishes  tend, 
To  nobler  bliss  aspiring, 

And  joys  that  never  end. 

2  What  though  we  are  but  strangers 

And  sojourners  below, 
And  countless  snares  and  dangers 

Surround  the  path  we  go  ? 
Though  painful  and  distressing, 

Yet  there's  a  rest  above  ; 
And  onward  still  we're  pressing, 

To  reach  that  land  of  love. 

75.  8s,  7s  &  4s. 

1  God  Almighty  and  All-seeing  I 

Holy  One,  in  whom  we  all 
Live,  and  move,  and  have  our  being, 
Hear  us  when  on  thee  we  call ; 

Father,  hear  us, 
As  before  thy  throne  we  fall. 

2  Of  all  good  art  thou  the  Giver ; 

Weak  and  wandering  ones  are  we ; 
Then  forever,  yea,  forever, 
In  thy  presence  would  we  be  ; 

Oh,  be  near  us, 
That  we  wander  not  from  thee. 

76.  8s,  7s  &  4s. 
1  In  thy  name,  0  Lord,  assembling, 

WTe,  thy  people,  now  draw  near : 
Teach  us  to  rejoice  with  trembling ; 
Speak,  and  let  thy  servants  hear ; 

Hear  with  meekness — 
Hear  thy  word  with  godly  fear. 


42  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

2  While  our  days  on  earth  are  lengthened, 

May  we  give  them,  Lord,  to  thee  ; 
Cheered  by  hope,  and  daily  strengthened, 
May  we  run,  nor  weary  be, 

Till  thy  glory 
Without  cloud  in  heaven  we  see. 

3  There,  in  worship  purer,  sweeter, 

All  thy  people  shall  adore  ; 
Tasting  of  enjoyment  greater 

Than  they  could  conceive  before ; 

Full  enjoyment, 
Full  and  pure  foreverrnore. 

77.  8s,  7s  &  4s. 

1  Welcome,  days  of  solemn  meeting ; 

Welcome,  days  of  praise  and  prayer; 
Far  from  earthly  scenes  retreating, 
In  your  blessings  we  would  share ; 

Sacred  seasons, 
In  your  blessings  we  would  share. 

2  Be  thou  near  us,  blessed  Saviour, 

Still  at  morn  and  eve  the  same ; 
Give  us  faith  that  cannot  waver  ; 
Kindle  in  us  heaven's  own  flame  ; 

Blessed  Saviour, 
Kindle  in  us  heaven's  own  flame. 

3  When  the  fervent  heart  is  glowing, 

Holy  Spirit,  hear  that  prayer : 
When  the  song  of  praise  is  flowing, 
Let  that  song  thine  impress  bear  ; 

Holy  Spirit, 
Let  that  song  thine  impress  boar. 

78.  Isaiah,  5T  :  15.  L.  M.  6  L, 

1   Great  God !  this  sacred  day  of  thine 
Demands  the  soul's  collected  powers  ; 
"With  joy  we  now  to  thee  resign 
These  solemn,  consecrated  hours  : 


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Oh,  may  our  souls,  adoring,  own 
The  grace  that  calls  us  to  thy  throne. 

2  Hence,  ye  vain  cares  and  trifles,  fly  ! 

Where  God  resides  appear  no  more  ; 
Omniscient  God,  thy  piercing  eye 

Can  every  secret  thought  explore  ; 
Oh,  may  thy  grace  our  hearts  refine, 
And  fix  our  thoughts  on  things  divine. 

3  Thy  Spirit's  powerful  aid  impart  ; 

Oh,  may  thy  word,  with  life  divine, 
Engage  the  ear  and  warm  the  heart ; 

Then  shall  the  day  indeed  be  thine  : 
Then  shall  our  souls,  adoring,  own 
The  grace  which  calls  us  to  thy  throne. 

79.  Psalm  19.  L.   M.,   G   L. 

1  Thy  glory,  Lord,  the  heavens  declare ; 

The  firmament  displays  thy  skill ; 
The  changing  clouds,  the  viewless  air, 

Tempest  and  calm  thy  word  fulfill ; 
Bay  unto  day  doth  utter  speech, 
And  night  to  night  thy  knowledge  teach. 

2  Though  voice  nor  sound  inform  the  ear, 

Well  known  the  language  of  their  song, 
When  one  by  one  the  stars  appear, 

Led  by  the  silent  moon  along, 
Till  round  the  earth,  from  all  the  sky, 
Thy  beauty  beams  on  every  eye. 

3  While  these  transporting  visions  shine, 

Along  the  path  of  Providence, 
Glory  eternal,  joy  divine, 

Thy  word  reveals,  transcending  sense ; 
My  soul  thy  goodness  longs  to  see, 
Thy  love  to  man,,  thy  love  to  me. 

SO.  •  L.  M„  6  l. 

1  Forth  from  the  dark  and  stormy  sky, 
Lord,  to  thine  altar's  shade  we  fly  ; 


44  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

Forth  from  the  world  its  hope  and  fear, 
Father,  we  seek  thy  shelter  here  ; 
Weary  and  weak  thy  grace  we  pray  ; 
Turn  not,  O  Lord,  thy  guests  away. 

2  Long  have  we  roamed  in  want  and  pain, 
Long  have  we  sought  thy  rest  in  vain  ; 
Wildered  in  donbt,  in  darkness  lost, 
Long  have  our  souls  been  tempest-tossed ; 
Low  at  thy  feet  our  sins  we  lay  ; 
Turn  not,  O  Lord,  thy  guests  away. 

81.  Psalm  23.  L.  M.,   6   L. 

1  The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 
And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care; 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  snpply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye ; 
My  noonday  walks  he  shall  rttend, 
And  all  my.  midnight  hours  defend. 

2  When  in  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint. 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant, 
To  fertile  vales,  and  dewy  meads, 

My  weary,  wandering  steps  he  leads ; 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 

S  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread, 
My  steadfast  heart  shall   fear  no  ill, 
For  thou,  O  Lord,  art  with  me  still : 
Thy  friendly  rod  shall  give  me  aid, 
And  guide  mc through  the  dreadful  shade. 

4  Though  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way, 
Through  devious,  lonely  wilds  I  stray, 
Thy  presence  shall  my  pains  beguile  : 
The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile, 
Withsudden  greens  and  herbage  crowned; 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 


OPENING    OF    SERVICE.  45 

82.  Psalm  M :  16-  v.  L.  M.,  6  l. 

1  Thou  art,  0  God,  the  life  and  light 
Of  all  this  wondrous  world  we  see ; 
Its  glow  by  clay,  its  smile  by  night, 
Are  but  reflections  caught  from  thee; 
Where'er  we  turn,  thy  glories  shine, 
And  all  things  fair  and  bright  are  thine. 

2  When  day,  with  farewell  beam,  delays 
Among  the  opening  clouds  of  even, 
And  we  can  almost  think  we  gaze, 
Through  opening  vistas  into  heaven, — 
Those  hues  that  mark  the  sun's  decline, 
So  soft,  so  radiant,  Lord,  are  thine. 

3  When  night,  with  wings  of  starry  gloom, 
O'ershadows  all  the  earth  and  skies, 

Like  some  dark,  beauteous  bird,  whose  plume 
Is  sparkling  with  unnumbered  eyes, — 
That  sacred  gloom,  those  fires  divine, 
So  grand,  so  countless,  Lord,  are  thine. 

4  When  youthful  spring  around  us  breathes, 
Thy  spirit  warms  her  fragrant  sigh  ; 
And  every  flower  that  summer  wreathes 
Is  born  beneath  thy  kindling  eye  : 
Where'er  we  turn,  thy  glories  shine, 
And  all  things  fair  and  bright  are  thine. 

83.  L.  M. 

1  Blest  hour!  when  mortal  man  retires 

To  hold  communion  with  his  God, 
To  send  to  heaven  his  warm  desires, 

And  listen  to  the  sacred  word. 

2  Blest  hour !  when  earthly  cares  resign 

Their  empire  o'er  his  anxious  breast, 
While  all  around  the  calm  divine 
Proclaims  the  holv  day  of  rest. 


46  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

3  Blest  hour  !  when  God  himself  draws  nigh, 

AVell  pleased  his  people's  voice  to  hear, 
To  hush  the  penitential  sigh, 

And  wipe  away  the  mourner's  tear. 

4  Blest  hour  !  for  where  the  Lord  resorts — 

Foretastes  of  future  bliss  are  given  ; 
And  mortals  find  his  earthly  courts 
The  house  of  God,  the  gate  of  Heaven ! 

84.  Is. 

1  Sweet  the  time,  exceeding  sweet ! 
When  the  saints  together  meet, 
When  the  Saviour  is  the  theme, 
When  they  joy  to  sing  of  him. 

2  Sing  we  then  eternal  love, 
Such  as  did  the  Father  move  : 
He  beheld  the  world  undone, 
Loved  the  world,  and  gave  his  Son. 

3  Sing  the  Son's  amazing  love; 
How  he  left  the  realms  above, 
Look  our  nature  and  our  place, 
Lived  and  died  to  save  our  race. 

4  Sing  we,  too,  the  Spirit's  love ; 
With  our  stubborn  hearts  he  strove, 
Filled  our  minds  with  grief  and  fear, 
Brought  the  precious  Saviour  near. 

5  Sweet  the  place,  exceeding  sweet, 
Where  the  saints  in  glory  meet; 
Where  the  Saviour's  still  the  theme, 
Where  they  see  and  sing  of  him. 

85.  S.  M. 

1  Come  to  the  house  of  prayer, 
O  thou  afflicted,  come  ; 
The  God  of  peace  shall  meet  thee  there — 
He  makes  that  house  his  home. 


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2  Come  to  the  house  of  praise, 

Ye  who  are  happy  now ; 
In  sweet  accord  your  voices  raise, 
In  kindred  homage  bow. 

3  Ye  aged,  hither  come, 

For  ye  have  felt  his  love ; 
Soon  shall  your  trembling  tongues  be  dumb, 
Your  lips  forget  to  move. 

4  Ye  young,  before  his  throne, 

Come,  bow  ;  your  voices  raise , 
Let  not  your  hearts  his  praise  disown 
Who  gives  the  power  to  praise. 

86.  C  M. 

1  Again  our  earthly  cares  we  leave, 

And  to  thy  courts  repair; 
Again  with  joyful  feet  we  come  ; 
To  meet  our  Saviour  here. 

2  Great  Shepherd  of  thy  people,  hear ! 

Thy  presence  now  display ; 
We  bow  within  thy  house  of  prayer ; 
Oh  !  give  us  hearts  to  pray. 

3  The  clouds  which  vail  thee  from  our  sight, 

In  pity,  Lord,  remove  ; 
Dispose  our  minds  to  hear  aright 
The  message  of  thy  love. 

4  The  feeling  heart,  the  melting  eye, 

The  humble  mind,  bestow ; 
And  shine  upon  us  from  on  high, 
To  make  our  graces  grow. 

5  Show  us  some  token  of  thy  love, 

Our  fainting  hopes  to  raise  ; 
And  pour  thy  blessing  from  above, 
To  aid  our  feeble  praise. 


48  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

87.  C.  M. 

1  Again  the  Lord  of  life  and  light 

Awakes  the  kindling  ray, 
Dispels  the  darkness  of  the  night, 
And  pours  increasing  day. 

2  Oh,  what  a  night  was  that  which  wrapt 

A  guilty  world  in  gloom  ! 
Oh,  what  a  sun  which  broke  this  day 
Triumphant  from  the  tomb  ! 

3  This  day  be  grateful  homage  paid, 

And  loud  hosannas  sung  ; 
Let  gladness  dwell  in  every  heart, 
And  praise  on  every  tongue. 

4  Ten  thousand  thousand  voices  join 

To  hail  this  happy  morn, 
Which  scatters  blessings  from  its  wings 
On  nations  yet  unborn. 

S8.  Hab.  2  :  £0.  8s,    7s  &  4. 

1  God  is  in  his  holy  temple  ; 

All  the  earth  keep  silence  here ; 
Worship  him  in  truth  and  spirit ; 
Reverence  him  with  godly  fear  ; 

Holy,  holy 
Lord  of  hosts,  our  God,  appear ! 

2  God  in  Christ  reveals  his  presence, 

Throned  upon  the  mercy-seat ; 

Saints,  rejoice,  and  sinners,  tremble  ; 

Each  prepare  his  God  to  meet; 

Lowly,  lowly 
Bow,  adoring  at  his  feet. 

89.  rsalm  122.  C,   P.   M. 

1   The  festal  morn,  my  God,  is  come, 
That  calls  me  to  thy  sacred  dome, 

Thy  presence  to  adore  ! 
Mv  feet  the  summons  shall  attend, 


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With  willing  steps  thy  courts  ascend, 
And  tread  the  hallowed  floor. 

2  Evm  now,  to  ray  expecting  eyes, 

The  heaven-built  towers  of  Salem  rise; 

EvTn  now,  with  glad  survey, 
I  view  her  mansions,  that  contain 
Tli'  angelic  forms — a  glorious  train — 

And  shine  with  cloudless  day. 

3  Hither,  from  earth's  remotest  end, 
Lo !  the  redeemed  of  God  ascend, 

Their  tribute  hither  bring  ; 
Here,  crowned  with  everlasting  joy, 
In  hymns  of  praise  their  tongues  employ, 

And  hail  th'  immortal  King. 

90.  C.  M. 

1  The  bird  let  loose  in  Eastern  skies, 

Returning  fondly  home. 
Ne'er  stoops  to  earth  her  wing,  nor  flies 
Where  idle  warblers  roam. 

2  Bat  high  she  shoots,  thro'  air  and  light. 

Above  all  low  delay, 
Where  nothing  earthly  bounds  her  flight, 
Nor  shadow  dims  her  way. 

3  So  grant  me,  Lord,  from  every  snare 

Of  sinful  passion  free, 
Aloft,  through  faith's  serener  air, 
To  hold  my  course  to  thee. 

4  No  sin  to  cloud,  no  lure  to  stay 

My  soul,  as  home  she  springs, 
Thy  sunshine  on  her  joyful  way, 
Thy  freedom  in  her  wings. 

91.  CM. 

1  When,  as  returns  this  solemn  day, 
Man  comes  to  meet  his  God, 
What  rites,  what  honors  shall  he  pay  ? 
How  spread  his  praise  abroad  ? 


50  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

2  From  marble  domes  and  gilded  spires 

Shall  clouds  of  inceDse  rise  ? 
And  gems,  and  gold,  and  garlands  deck 
The  costly  sacrifice  ? 

3  Vain,  sinful  man  !   creation's  Lord 

Thy  offerings  well  may  spare ; 
But  give  thy  heart,  and  thou  shalt  find 
Thy  God  will  hear  thy  prayer. 

92.  Genesis  28  :  16.  L.  M. 

1  Lo,  God  is  here  ! — let  us  adore  ! 

And  own  how  dreadful  is  this  place  ! 
Let  all  within  us  feel  his  power, 
And,  silent,  bow  before  his  face. 

2  Lo,  God  is  here  ! — him  day  and  night 

United  choirs  of  angels  sino; : 
To  him,  enthroned  above  all  height, 
Let  saints  their  humble  worship  bring, 

3  Lord  God  of  hosts !   oh,  may  our  praise 

Thy  courts  with  grateful  incense  fill ! 
Still  may  we  stand  before  thy  face, 
Still  hear  and  do  thy  sovereign  will. 

93.  S.  M. 

1  Sixg  to  the  Lord  our  Might, — 

With  holy  fervor  sing  ! 
Let  hearts  and  instruments  unite 
To  praise  our  heavenly  King. 

2  This  is  his  sacred  house  ; 

And  this  his  festal  day, 
When  he  accepts  the  humblest  vows 
That  we  sincerely  pay. 

3  The  Sabbath  to  our  sires 

In  merev  first  was  given  ; 
The  Church  her  Sabbath  still  requires 
To  speed  her  en  to  heaven. 


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4  And  we,  like  them  of  old, 

Are  in  the  wilderness  ; 
And  God  is  now  as  near  his  fold 
To  pity  and  to  bless. 

5  Then  let  us  open  wide 

Our  hearts  for  him  to  fill  ; 
And  he  th  t  Israel  then  supplied, 
Will  keep  his  Israel  still. 

94.  Psalm  ICO.  L.   M. 

1  Ye  nations  round  the  earth,  rejoice 

Before  the  Lord,  your  sovereign  King ; 

Serve  him  with  cheerful  heart  and  voice, 

With  all  your  tongues  his  glory  sing. 

2  The  Lord  is  God — 'tis  he  alone 

Doth  life  and  breath  and  being  give : 
We  are  his  work — and  not  our  own, 
The  sheep  that  on  his  pastures  live. 

3  Enter  his  gates  with  songs  of  joy, 

With  praises  to  his  courts  repair  ; 
And  make  it  your  divine  employ, 

To  pay  your  thanks  and  honors  there. 

4  The  Lord  is  good — the  Lord  is  kind  ; 

Great  is  his  grace — his  mercy  sure  ; 
And  all  the  race  of  man  shall  find 
His  truth  from  a^e  to  a^-e  endure. 

9*5.  Psalm  39.  L.  M, 

1  Jehovah  reigns  ;  his  throne  is  high  ; 
His  robes  are  light  and  majesty  ; 

His  glory  shines  with  beams  so  bright, 
Xo  mortal  can  sustain  the  sight. 

2  His  terrors  keep  the  world  in  awe  ; 
His  justice  guards  his  holy  law  ; 
Yet  love  reveals  a  smiling  face, 

And  truth  and  promise  seal  the  grace. 


52  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

3  Through  all  his  works  his  wisdom  shines, 
And  baffles  Satan's  deep  designs ; 

His  power  is  sovereign  to  fulfill 
The  noblest  counsels  of  his  will. 

4  And  will  this  glorious  Lord  descend 
To  be  my  Father  and  my  Friend  ? 
Then  let  my  songs  with  angels'  join  ; 
Heaven  is  secure,  if  God  be  mine. 

96.  Psalm  117.  L.  M. 

1  From  all  that  dwell  below  the  sides, 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise  : 

Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung, 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 

2  Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord  ! 
Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word  : 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

97.  Psalm  100.  L.  M. 

1  All  people  that  ou  earth  do  dwell, 

Sing  to  the  Lord  with  cheerful  voice; 
Him  serve  with  fear,  his  praise  forth  tell, 
Come  ye  before  him  and  rejoice. 

2  The  Lord,  ye  know,  is  God  indeed, 

Without  our  aid  he  did  ns  make  ; 
We  are  his  flock,  he  doth  ns  feed, 
And  for  his  sheep  he  doth  ns  take. 

3  Oh,  enter,  then,  his  gates  with  praise ; 

Approach  with  joy  his  courts  unto; 
Praise,  laud,  and  bless  his  name  always, 
For  it  is  seemly  so  to  do. 

<i  For  why  ?  the  Lord  our  God  is  gooc, 
His  mercy  is  forever  sure  ; 
His  truth  at  all  times  firmly  stood, 
And  shall  from  ao-e  to  ao-e  endure. 


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98.  Psalm  14S  L.    M. 

1  Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord, 

From  distant  worlds  where  creatures  dwell ! 
Let  heaven  begin  the  solemn  word, 
And  sound  it  dreadful  down  to  hell. 

2  Wide  as  his  vast  dominion  lies, 

Make  the  Creator's  name  be  known  ; 
Loud  as  his  thunder,  shout  his  praise, 
And  sound  it  lofty  as  his  throne. 

3  Jehovah — 't  is  a  glorious  word  ! 

Oh,  may  it  dwell  on  every  tongue ! 

Butsaints  who  best  have  known  the  Lord, 

Are  bound  to  raise  the  noblest  song. 

4  Speak  of  the  winders  of  that  love 

AYhich  Gabriel  plays  on  every  chord: 
From  all  belowT,  and  all  above, 
Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord ! 

99.  Isaiah  51  :  9.  .     L.   M. 

1  Arm  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake  ; 

Put  on  thy  strength,  the  nations  shake ; 
Now  let  the  world,  adoring,  see 
Triumphs  of  mercy  wrought  by  thee. 

2  Say  to  the  heathen,  from  thy  throne, 
"I  am  Jehovah,  God  alone:" 

Thy  voice  their  idols  shall  confound, 
And  cast  their  altars  to  the  ground. 

3  Almighty  God,  thy  grace  proclaim 
Through  every  clime,  of  every  name; 
Let  adverse  powers  before  thee  fall, 
And  crown  the  Saviour  Lord  of  all  I 

100.  Psalm  1W.  L.  M. 

1  Great  is  the  Lord  !    What  tongue  can  frame, 
An  honor  equal  to  his  name  ? 
How  awful  are  his  glorious  ways  ! 
The  Lord  is  dreadful  in  his  praise  1 


54  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

2  Vast  arc  thy  works,  Almighty  Lord  ! 
All  nature  rests  upon  thy  word  ; 
And  clouds,  and  storms,  and  fire  obey 
Thy  wise  and  all-controlling  sway. 

3  Thy  glory,  fearless  of  decline, 
Thy  glory,  Lord,  shall  ever  shine  ; 
Thy  praise  shall  still  our  breath  employ 
Till  we  shall  rise  to  endless  joy. 

101.  Psalm  29  L.  M. 

1  Give  to  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  fame, 

Give  to  the  Lord  renown  and  power; 
Ascribe  due  honors  to  his  name, 
And  his  eternal  might  adore. 


2  The  Lord  proclaims  his  power  aloud, 

O'er  all  the  ocean  and  the  land  ; 
His  voice  divides  the  watery  cloud, 
And  lightnings  blaze  at  his  command. 

3  The  Lord  sits  Sovereign  on  the  flood  ; 

The  Thunderer  reigns  forever  King; 
But  makes  his  church  his  blest  abode, 
Where  we  his  awful  glories  sing. 

4  In  gentler  language,  there  the  Lord 

The  counsels  of  his  grace  imparts  : 
Amid  the  raging  storm,  his  word 

Speaks  peace  and  courage  to  our  hearts. 

102,  L.  M. 

1  Now  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song  ! 
Awake,  my  soul !  awake,  my  tongue  ! 
Hosanna  to  th'  eternal  name, 

And  all  his  boundless  love  proclaim. 

2  See  where  it  shines  in  Jesus'  face, — 
The  brio-htcst  image  of  his  grace ! 

o  o  o 

God,  in  the  person  of  his  Son, 

Hath  all  his  mightiest  works  outdone. 


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3  Grace ! — 'tis  a  sweet,  a  charming  theme: 
My  thoughts  rejoice  at  Jesus'  name : 
Ye  angels  !  dwell  upon  the  sound  : 

Ye  heavens !  reflect  it  to  the  ground. 

4  Oh  !  may  I  reach  that  happy  place, 
Where  he  unvails  his  lovely  face, 
Where  all  his  beauties  you  behold, 
And  sing  his  name  to  harps  of  gold. 

103.  Psalm  36.  L.  M. 

1  High  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God  ! 

Thy  goodness  in  full  glory  shines ; 

Thy  truth  shall  break  through  every  cloud 

That  vails  and  darkens  thy  designs. 

2  Forever  firm  thy  justice  stands, 

As  mountains  their  foundations  keep : 
Wise  are  the  wonders  of  thy  hands ; 
Thy  judgments  are  a  mighty  deep. 

3  My  God,  how  excellent  thy  grace ! 

Whence  all  our  hope  and  comfort  springs ; 
The  sons  of  Adam,  in  distress, 
Fly  to  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

4  From  the  provisions  of  thy  house 

We  shall  be  fed  with  sweet  repast: 
There,  mercy  like  a  river  flows, 
And  brings  salvation  to  our  taste. 

5  Life,  like  a  fountain  rich  and  free, 

Springs  from  the  presence  of  my  Lord ; 
And  in  thy  light  our  souls  shall  see 
The  glories  promised  in  thy  word. 

1104.  "TeDeum."  L.    M. 

1  Lord  God  of  Hosts,  by  all  adored  ! 
Thy  name  we  praise  with  one  accord ; 
The  earth  and  heavens  are  full  of  thee, 
Thy  light,  thy  love,  thy  majesty. 


56  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

2  Loud  hallelujahs  to  thy  name 
Angels  and  seraphim  proclaim  ; 
Eternal  praise  to  thee  is  given 

By  all  the  powers  and  thrones  in  heaven. 

3  Th'  apostles  join  the  glorious  throng, 
The  prophets  aid  to  swell  the  song, 
The  noble  and  triumphant  host 

Of  martyrs  make  of  thee  their  boast. 

4  The  holy  church  in  every  place 
Throughout  the  world  exalts  thy  praise; 
Both  heaven  and  earth  do  worship  thee, 
Thou  Father  of  eternity  ! 

5  From  day  to  day,  O  Lord,  do  we 
Highly  exalt  and  honor  thee; 
Thy  name  we  worship  and  adore, 
World  without  end,  forevermore. 

>05»  Psalm  150.  L.    M. 

1  Praise  ye  the  Lord — let  praise  employ, 
In  his  own  courts,  your  songs  of  joy ; 
The  spacious  firmament  around 

Shall  echo  back  the  joyful  sound. 

2  Recount  his  works  in  strains  divine, 

His  wondrous  works — how  bright  they  shine ! 
Praise  him  for  all  his  mighty  deeds, 
Whose  greatness  all  your  praise  exceeds. 

3  Let  all,  whom  life  and  breath  inspire, 
Attend,  and  join  the  blissful  choir ; 
But  chiefly  ye,  who  know  his  word, 
Adore,  and  love,  and  praise  the  Lord ! 

106.  Psalm  103.  L.   M. 

1  Bless,  0  my  soul,  the  living  God  ; 
Call  home  thy  thoughts  that  rove  abroad: 
Let  all  the  powers  within  me  join 
In  work  and  worship  so  divine. 


GENERAL    PRAISE.  5  7 

2  Bless,  0  my  soul,  the  God  of  grace ; 
His  favors  claim  thy  highest  praise : 
Why  should  the  wonders  he  hath  wrought 
Be  lost  in  silence  and  forgot  \ 

3  'T  is  he,  my  soul,  that  sent  his  Son 

To  die  for  crimes  which  thou  hast  done  ; 
He  owns  the  ransom,  and  forgives 
The  hourly  follies  of  our  lives. 

4  Let  every  land  his  power  confess  ; 
Let  all  the  earth  adore  his  grace : 

My  heart  and  tongue  with  rapture  join, 
In  work  and  worship  so  divine. 

107.  Rev.  19:  G.  L.  M. 

1  The  Lord  is  King !  lift  up  thy  voice, 
O  earth,  and  all  ye  heavens,  rejoice! 
From  world  to  world  the  joy  shall  ring  : 
The  Lord  omnipotent  is  Kiog  ! 

2  The  Lord  is  King  !  who  then  shall  dare 
Resist  his  will,  distrust  his  care  ? 
Holy  and  true  are  all  his  ways  : 

Let  every  creature  speak  his  praise. 

3  The  Lord  is  King  !  exalt  your  strains, 
Ye  saints,  your  God,  your  Father  reigns 
One  Lord,  one  empire,  all  secures  : 

He  reigns, — and  life  and  death  are  yours. 

4  Oh,  when  his  wisdom  can  mistake, 
His  might  decay,  his  love  forsake, 
Then  may  his  children  cease  to  sing, 
The  Lord  omnipotent  is  King  ! 

108.  l.  ::. 

1  Awake,  my  tongue,  thy  tribute  bring 
To  Him  who  gave  thee  power  to  sing : 
Praise  him,  who  is  all  praise  above, 
The  source  of  wisdom  and  of  love. 


58  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

2  Through  each  bright  world  above,  behold 
Ten  thousand  thousand  charms  unfold ; 
Earth,  air,  and  mighty  seas  combine, 
To  speak  his  wisdom  all  divine. 

3  But  in  redemption,  oh,  what  grace  ! 

Its  wonders,  oh,  what  thought  can  trace  ! 
Here  wisdom  shines  forever  bright: 
Praise  him,  my  soul,  with  sweet  delight. 

109.  Psalm  27.  CM. 

1  The  Lord  of  glory  is  my  light, 

And  my  salvation,  too  ; 
God  is  my  strength, — nor  will  I  fear 
What  all  my  foes  can  do. 

2  One  privilege  my  heart  desires, — 

Oh  !  grant  me  an  abode, 
Among  the  churches  of  thy  saints, 
The  temples  of  my  God. 

3  There  shall  I  offer  my  requests, 

And  see  thy  beauty  still ; 
Shall  hear  thy  messages  of  love, 
And  there  inquire  thy  will. 

4  When  troubles  rise,  and  storms  appear, 

There  may  his  children  hide  ; 
God  has  a  strong  pavilion,  where 
He  makes  my  soul  abide. 

5  Now  shall  my  head  be  lifted  high 

Above  my  foes  around  ; 
And  songs  of  joy  and  victory 
Within  thy  temple  sound. 

110.  Isaiah  40: 9.  C.  M. 

1   Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise, 
Whose  breath  our  souls  inspired  ; 
Loud  and  more  loud  the  anthems  raise, 
With  grateful  ardor  fired. 


GENERAL    PRAISE.  Oh 

2  Lift  up  to  Gocl  the  voice  of  praise, 

Whose  goodness,  passing  thought, 
Loads  every  minute,  as  it  flies, 
With  benefits  unsought. 

3  Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise, 

From  whom  salvation  flows, 
Who  sent  his  Son  our  souls  to  save 
From  everlasting  woes. 

4  Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise, 

For  hope's  transporting  ray, 
Which  lights,  through  darkest  shades  of death, 
To  realms  of  endless  day. 

111.  Psalm  23.  C.  M. 

1  The  Lord's  my  shepherd,  I  '11  not  want: 

He  makes  me  down  to  lie 
In  pastures  green  ;  he  leadeth  me 
The  quiet  waters  by. 

2  My  soul  he  doth  restore  again ; 

And  me  to  walk  doth  make 
"Within  the  paths  of  righteousness, 
Ev'n  for  his  own  name's  sake. 

3  Yea,  though  I  walk  in  death's  dark  vale, 

Yet  will  I  fear  no  ill  ; 
For  thou  art  with  me,  and  thy  rod 
And  staff  me  comfort  still. 

4  My  table  thou  hast  furnished 

In  presence  of  my  foes  ; 
My  head  thou  dost  with  oil  anoint. 
And  my  cup  overflows. 

5  Goodness  and  mercy,  all  my  life, 

Shall  surely  follow7  me  ; 
And  in  God's  house  forevermore 
My  dwelling  place  shall  be. 


60  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

112.  Rev.  5:  12.  CM. 

1  Sing  we  the  song  of  those  who  stand 
Around  the  eternal  throne, 
Of  every  kindred,  clime,  and  land, 
A  multitude  unknown. 

)  Life's  poor  distinctions  vanish  here ; 
To-day  the  young,  the  old, 
Our  Saviour  and  his  flock  appear 
One  Shepherd  and  one  fold. 

S  Toil,  trial,  suffering,  still  await 
On  earth  the  pilgrims'  throng; 
Yet  learn  we  in  our  low  estate 
The  Church  Triumphant's  song. 

4  "  Worthy  the  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, — " 

Cry  the  redeemed  above, 
"Blessing  and  honor  to  obtain, 
And  everlasting  love  !" 

5  "  Worthy  the  Lamb,"  on  earth  we  sing, 

"  Who  died  our  souls  to  save  ! 
Henceforth,  0  Death  !  where  is  thy  sting? 
Thy  victory,  O  Grave  !" 

113.  Psalm  148.  C.  M. 

1  Praise  ye  the  Lord,  immortal  choir ! 

In  heavenly  heights  above, 
With  harp,  and  voice,  and  soul  of  fire, 
Burning  wTith  perfect  love. 

2  Shine  to  his  glory,  worlds  of  light ! 

Ye  million  suns  of  space; 
Ye  moons  and  glistening  stars  of  night, 
Running  your  mystic  race. 

8  Shout  to  Jehovah,  surging  main  ! 
In  deep  eternal  roar ; 
Let  wave  to  wave  resound  the  strain, 
And  shore  reply  to  shore. 


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4  Storm,  lightning,  thunder,  hail,  and  snow, 
Wild  winds  that  keep  his  word, 
With  the  old  mountains  far  below, 
Unite  to  bless  the  Lord. 

,  And  round  the  wide  world  let  it  roll, 
Whilst  man  shall  lead  it  on  ; 
Join,  every  ransomed  human  soul, 
In  glorious  unison. 

114.  CM. 

1  Come,  shout  aloud  the  Fathers  grace, 

And  sing  the  Saviour's  love  ; 
Soon  shall  we  join  the  glorious  theme, 
In  loftier  strains  above. 

2  God,  the  eternal,  mighty  God, 

To  dearer  names  descends  ; 

Calls  us  his  treasure  and  his  joy, 

His  children  and  his  friends. 

3  My  Father,  God  !  and  may  these  lips 

Pronounce  a  name  so  dear? 
Not  thus  could  heaven's  sweet  harmony 
Delight  my  listening  ear. 

4  Thanks  to  my  God  for  every  gift 

His  bounteous  hands  bestow ; 
And  thanks  eternal  for  that  love 
Whence  all  those  comforts  flow. 

!1<5.  Psalm  13G.  ^S,  D. 

1  Let  us  with  a  joyful  mind 
Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  is  kind, 
For  his  mercies  shall  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 
Let  us  sound  his  name  abroad, 
For  of  gods  he  is  the  God 
Who  by  wisdom  did  create 
Heaven's  expanse  and  all  its  state; — 
G 


62  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

2  Did  the  solid  earth  ordain 
How  to  rise  above  the  main  ; 
Who,  by  his  commanding  might, 
Filled  the  new-made  world  with  light 
Caused  the  golden-tressed  sun 

All  the  day  his  course  to  run ; 
And  the  moon  to  shine  by  night, 
'Mid  her  spangled  sisters  bright. 

3  All  his  creatures  God  doth  feed, 
His  full  hand  supplies  their  need ; 
Let  us,  therefore,  warble  forth 
His  high  majesty  and  worth. 

He  his  mansion  hath  on  high, 
'Bove  the  reach  of  mortal  eye ; 
And  his  mercies  shall  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 


116.  Isaiah  6: 3.  7s,  D. 

1  Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord 

God  of  Hosts!  when  heaven  and  earth, 
Out  of  darkness,  at  thy  word 

Issued  into  glorious  birth, 
All  thy  works  before  thee  stood, 
And  thine  eye  beheld  them  good, 
While  they  sung  with  sweet  accord, 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  ! 


Holy,  holy,  holy  !  thee, 

One  Jehovah  evermore, 
Father,  Son,  and  Spirit !  we, 

Dust  and  ashes,  would  adore  : 
Lightly  by  the  world  esteemed, 
From  that  world  by  thee  redeemed, 
Sing  we  here  with  glad  accord, 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  ! 


GENERAL    PRAISE.  63 

Holy,  holy,  holy  !  all 

Heaven's  triumphant  choir  shall  sing-, 
While  the  ransomed  nations  fall 

At  the  footstool  of  their  King: 
Then  shall  saints  and  seraphim, 
Harps  and  voices,  swell  one  hymn, . 
Blending  in  sublime  accord, 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  ! 


117.  Psalm  73  .  25.  7s,  D. 

1  Lord  of  earth  !  thy  forming  hand 
Well  this  beauteous  frame  hath  planned  ; 
Woods  that  wave,  and  hills  that  tower, 
Ocean  rolling  in  his  power : 

Yet,  amid  this  scene  so  fair, 
Should  I  cease  thy  smile  to  share, 
What  were  all  its  joys  to  me  ? 
Whom  have  I  on  earth  but  thee  ? 

2  Lord  of  heaven  !  beyond  our  sight 
Shines  a  world  of  purer  light ; 
There  in  love's  unclouded  reign 
Parted  hands  shall  meet  again: 
Oh,  that  world  is  passing  fair ! 
Yet,  if  thou  wert  absent  there, 
What  were  all  its  joys  to  me? 
Whom  have  I  in  heaven  but  thee  ? 

3  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven  !  my  breast 
Seeks  in  thee  its  only  rest : 

I  was  lost ;  thy  accents  mild 
Homeward  lured  thy  wandering  child : — - 
Oh !  should  once  thy  smile  divine 
Cease  upon  my  soul  to  shine, 
What  were  earth  or  heaven  to  me? 
Whom  have  I  in  each  but  thee  ? 


64  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

118.  Vs. 

1  Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise, 
For  the  love  that  crowns  our  clays ; 
Bounteous  source  of  every  joy  ! 
Let  thy  praise  our  tongues  employ. 

2  Flocks  that  whiten  all  the  plain, 
Yellow  sheaves  of  ripened  grain  ; 
Clouds  that  drop  their  fattening  dews, 
Suns  that  temperate  warmth  diffuse: — 

3  All  that  spring  with  bounteous  hand 
Scatters  o'er  the  smiling  land  ; 

All  that  liberal  autumn  pours 
From  her  rich  o'erflowing  stores; — 

4  Lord,  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows,  and  solemn  praise : 
And  when  every  blessing  's  flown, 
Love  thee  for  thyself  alone. 

119.  10s  &  lis. 

1  Oh,  praise  ye  the  Lord  ;  prepare  your  glad  voice 
His  praise  in  the  great  assembly  to  sing  ; 

In  their  great  Creator  let  all  men  rejoice, 
And  heirs  of  salvation  be  glad  in  their  King. 

2  Let  them  his  great  name  devoutly  adore; 
In  loud-swelling  strains  his  praises  express, 
Who  graciously  opens  his  bountiful  store, 
Their  wants  to  relieve,  and  his  children  to  bless. 

3  With  glory  adorned,  his  people  shall  sing 
To  God,  who  defence  and  plenty  supplies; 
Their  loud  acclamations  to  him,  their  great  Kiii£, 
Through  earth  shall  be  sounded,  and  reach  to  th> 

skies. 

123.  Psalm  18:11.  10s  &   lis. 

1   On,  worship  the  King  all-glorious  above, 
And  gratefully  sing  his  wonderful  love; 
Our  Shield  and  Defender,  the  Ancient  of  days, 
Pavilioned  in  splendor,  and  girded  with  praise. 


GENERAL    PRAISE.  bo 

2  Oh,  tell  of  his  might,  and  sing  of  his  grace, 
Whose  robe  is  the  light,  whose  canopy  space  ; 
His  chariots  of  wrath  the  deep  thunder-clouds  form, 
And  dark  is  his  path  on  the  wings  of  the  storm. 

3  Thy  bountiful  care  what  tongue  can  recite  ? 
It  breathes  in  the  air,  it  shines  in  the  light, 

It  streams  from  the  hills,  it  descends  to  the  plain, 
And  sweetly  distills  in  the  dew  and  the  rain. 

4  Frail  children  of  dust,  and  feeble  as  frail, 
In  thee  do  we  trust,  nor  find  thee  to  fail ; 

Thy  mercies  how  tender !   how  firm  to  the  end  ! 
Our  Maker,  Defender,  Redeemer,  and  Friend. 

121.  Rev,  7:10.  10S   <fc  lis, 

1  Ye  servants  of  God,  your  Master  proclaim, 
And  publish  abroad  his  wonderful  name; 
The  name  all-victorious  of  Jesus  extol  ; 
His  kingdom  is  glorious,  he  rules  overall. 

2  God  ruleth  on  high,  almighty  to  save ; 
And  still  he  is  nigh — his  presence  we  have ; 
The  great  congregation  his  triumph  shall  sing, 
Ascribing  salvation  to  Jesus  our  King. 

3  Salvation  to  God,  who  sits  on  the  throne, 
Let  all  cry  aloud,  and  honor  the  Son  ; 
The  praises  of  Jesus  the  angels  proclaim, 

Fall  down  on  their  faces,  and  worship  the  Lamb. 

4  Then  let  us  adore,  and  give  him  his  right, 
All  glory  and  power,  and  wisdom  and  might ; 
All  honor  and  blessing,  with  angels  above, 
And  thanks  never  ceasing,  for  infinite  love. 

122.  6s  &  4s. 

1   Come,  thou  almighty  King, 
Help  us  thy  name  to  sing, 
Help  us  to  praise  : 
6* 


66  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

Father !  all-glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come,  and  reign  over  us, 
Ancient  of  Days ! 

2  Come,  thou  incarnate  Word  ! 
Gird  on  thy  mighty  sword ; 

Our  prayer  attend  ; 
Come,  and  thy  people  bless, 
And  give  thy  word  success : 
Spirit  of  holiness  ! 

On  us  descend. 

3  Come,  holy  Comforter  ! 
Thy  sacred  witness  bear, 

In  this  glad  hour  : 
Thou,  who  almighty  art, 
Now  rule  in  every  heart, 
And  ne'er  from  us  depart, 

Spirit  of  power  ! 

4  To  the  great  One  in  Three, 
The  highest  praises  be, 

Hence  evermore ! 
His  sovereign  majesty 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity 

Love  and  adore, 

123.  6s.  &  4s. 

1  God  of  the  morning  ray, 
God  of  the  rising  day, 

Glorious  in  power ! 
In  thee  we  live  and  move, 
And  thus  we  daily  prove 
Thy  condescending  love 

Each  passing  hour. 

2  God  of  our  feeble  race, 
God  of  redeeming  grace, 

Spirit  all-blest ! 


GENERAL    PRAISE.  67 

Our  own  eternal  Friend, 
Thy  guardian  influence  lend, 
From  every  snare  defend — 
In  thee  we  rest. 

124.  Psalm  150.  6s   &  4s. 

1  Praise  ye  Jehovah's  name  ; 
Praise  through,  his  courts  proclaim- 

Rise  and  adore ; 
High  o'er  the  heavens  above, 
Sound  his  great  acts  of  love, 
While  his  rich  grace  we  prove, 

Vast  as  his  power. 

2  Now  let  the  trumpet  raise 
Sounds  of  triumphant  praise, 

Wide  as  his  fame ; 
There  let  the  harp  be  found  ; 
Organs,  with  solemn  sound, 
Roll  your  deep  notes  around, 

Filled  with  his  name. 

3  While  his  high  praise  you  sing, 
Shake  every  sounding  string  ; 

Sweet  the  accord  ! 
He  vital  breath  bestows  ; 
Let  every  breath  that  flows, 
His  noblest  fame  disclose ; 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

125.  Psalm  148.  8s  &  Is. 

1  Praise  the  Lord  !  ye  heavens,  adore  him, 

Praise  him,  angels  in  the  height ; 
Sun  and  moon,  rejoice  before  him  ; 
Praise  him,  all  ye  stars  of  light ! 

2  'Praise  the  Lord — for  he  hath  spoken ; 

Worlds  his  mighty  voice  obeyed  ; 
Laws  which  never  shall  be  broken, 
For  their  guidance  he  hath  made. 


68  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

3  Praise  the  Lord — for  he  is  glorious ; 

Never  shall  his  promise  fail  ; 
God  hath  made  his  saints  victorious, 
Sin  and  death  shall  not  prevail. 

4  Praise  the  God  of  our  salvation, 

Hosts  on  high  his  power  proclaim  ; 
Heaven  and  earth,  and  all  creation, 
Laud  and  magnify  his  name. 

126.  1  Chronicles  29 :  10-13.  8S   &   Vs. 

1  Blest  be  thou,  0  God  of  Israel, 

Thou,  our  Father,  and  our  Lord  ! 
Blest  thy  majesty  forever  ! 
Ever  be  thy  name  adored. 

2  Thine,  0  Lord,  are  power  and  greatness, 

Glory,  victory,  are  thine  own  ; 

All  is  thine  in  earth  and  heaven, 

Over  all  thy  boundless  throne. 

3  Riches  come  of  thee,  and  honor, 

Power  and  might  to  thee  belong ; 
Thine  it  is  to  make  us  prosper, 
Only  thine  to  make  us  strong. 

4  Lord,  to  thee,  thou  God  of  mercy, 

Hymns  of  gratitude  we  raise ; 
To  thy  name,  forever  glorious, 
Ever  we  address  our  praise  ! 

127.  Matt.  6:  10.  8s   &  7s. 

1  Worship,  honor,  glory,  blessing, 

Lord,  we  offer  to  thy  name  ; 
Young  and  old,  their  thanks  expressing, 
Join  thy  goodness  to  proclaim  : — 

2  As  the  hosts  of  heaven  adore  thee, 

We,  too,  bow  before  thy  throne ; 
As  the  angels  serve  before  thee, 
So  on  earth  thy  will  be  done. 


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128.  8s  &  7s. 

1  Ceaseless  praise  be  to  the  Father, 

By  whose  power  and  grace  we  live  ; 
Who,  our  wayward  souls  to  gather 
Did  his  "Well-beloved  give. 

2  To  the  Son  be  praise  unending, 

Who,  our  ruined  souls  to  save, 
From  his  heavenly  throne  descending, 
Hasted  to  the  cross  and  grave. 

3  To  the  Holy  Spirit  render 

Grateful,  everlasting  praise ; 
Who,  long  striving,  patient,  tender, 
Waits  our  souls  from  death  to  raise. 

4  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit, 

One  Jehovah,  we  adore  ! 
May  we  all  thy  peace  inherit, 
Saved  by  thee  forevermore. 

129.  Psalm  150.  7s. 

1  Praise  the  Lord — his  power  confess ; 
Praise  him  in  his  holiness  ; 

Praise  him  as  the  theme  inspires, — 
Praise  him  as  his  fame  requires. 

2  Let  the  trumpet's  lofty  sound 
Spread  its  loudest  notes  around  ; 
Let  the  harp  unite,  in  praise, 
With  the  sacred  minstrel's  lays. 

3  Let  the  organ  join  to  bless 
God,  the  Lord  of  righteousness ; 
Tune  your  voice  to  spread  the  fame 
Of  the  great  Jehovah's  name. 

4  All  who  dwell  beneath  his  light, 
In  his  praise  your  hearts  unite  ; 
While  the  stream  of  song  is  poured. 
Praise  and  magnify  the  Lord. 


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130*  "  Te  Deum."  7s„ 

1  God  eterna],  Lord  of  all ! 
Lowly  at  thy  feet  we  fall : 

All  the  world  doth  worship  thee ; 
We  amidst  the  throng  would  be. 

2  All  the  holy  angels  cry, 

Hail,  thrice-holy,  God  most  high  ! 
Lord  of  all  the  heavenly  powers, 
Be  the  same  loud  anthem  ours. 

3- Glorified  apostles  raise, 

Night  and  day,  continual  praise  ; 
With  thy  prophets'  goodly  line 
We  in  mystic  bond  combine. 

4  Martyrs,  in  a  noble  host, 

Of  thy  cross  are  heard  to  boast; 
Since  so  bright  the  crown  they  wear, 
We  with  them  thy  cross  would  bear. 

5  All  thy  church,  in  heaven  and  earth, 
Jesus  !  hail  thy  spotless  birth  ; — 
Seated  on  the  judgment- throne, 
Number  us  among  thine  own! 

131.  Psalm  113.  VS. 

1  All  his  servants,  join  to  sing 
God  our  Saviour  and  our  King ; 
Bound  the  world  his  praise  be  sung, 
Through  all  lands,  in  every  tongue. 

2  O'er  all  nations  God  alone, 
Higher  than  the  heavens  his  throne; 
Who  is  like  to  God  most  high, 
Infinite  in  majesty  ? 

3  Yet  to  view  the  heavens  he  bends; 
Yea,  to  earth  he  condescends ; 
Passing  by  the  rich  and  great, 
For  the  low  and  desolate. 


GENERAL    PRAISE. 

4  He  can  raise  the  poor  to  stand 
With  the  princes  of  the  land  ; 
Wealth  upon  the  needy  shower  ; 
Set  the  meanest  high  in  power. 

5  He  the  broken  spirit  cheers ; 
Turns  to  joy  the  mourner's  tears  ; 
Such  the  wonders  of  his  ways  ! 
Praise  his  name,  forever  praise. 


132.  Psalm  ISO.  7  3  &   0: 

1  Prajse  the  Lord,  who  reigns  above. 

And  keeps  his  courts  below  ; 
Praise  him  for  his  boundless  love, 

And  all  his  greatness  show : 
Praise  him  for  his  noble  deeds ; 

Praise  him  for  his  matchless  power; 
Him,  from  whom  all  good  proceeds, 

Let  earth  and  heaven  adore. 

2  Publish,  spread  to  all  around 

The  great  Immanuel's  name ; 
Let  the  gospel  trumpet  sound, 

The  Prince  of  peace  proclaim  ! 
Praise  him,  every  tuneful  string ; 

All  the  reach  of  heavenly  art, 
All  the  power  of  music  bring, 

The  music  of  the  heart. 

3  Him,  in  whom  they  move  and  live, 

Let  every  creature  sing ; 
Glory  to  our  Saviour  give, 

And  homage  to  our  King: 
Hallowed  be  his  name  beneath, 

As  in  heaven,  on  earth  adored  ; 
Praise  the  Lord  in  every  breath, 

Let  all  things  praise  the  Lord. 


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133.  8s  &  7s. 

1  Praise  to  thee,  thou  great  Creator ! 

Praise  to  thee  from  every  tongue ; 
Join,  my  soul,  with  every  creature, 
Join  the  universal  song. 

2  Father  !  source  of  all  compassion  ! 

Pure,  unbounded  grace  is  thine : 
Hail  the  God  of  our  salvation, 
Praise  him  for  his  love  divine  ! 

3  For  ten  thousand  blessings  given, 

For  the  hope  of  future   joy, 
Sound  his  praise  thro'  earth  and  heaveD, 
Sound  Jehovah's  praise  on  high  ! 

4  Praise  to  God,  the  great  Creator, 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost; 
Praise  him,  every  living  creature, 
Earth  and  heaven's  united  host. 

5  Joyfully  on  earth  adore  him, 

Till  in  heaven  our  song  "\ve  raise  ; 
Then  enraptured  fall  before  him, 
Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise  ! 

134.  Psalm  ns.  S.  M. 

1  See,  what  a  living  stone 

The  builders  did  refuse  : 
Yet  God  hath  built  his  church  thereon, 
In  spite  of  envious  Jews. 

2  The  scribe  and  angry  priest 

Pteject  thine  only  Son  ; 
Yet  on  this  rock  shall  Zion  rest, 
As  the  chief  corner-stone. 

3  The  work,  O  Lord  !  is  thine, 

And  wondrous  in  our  eyes ; 
This  day  declares  it  all  divine : 
Tli is  dav  did  Jesus  rise. 


GENERAL    PEAISE.  i  D 

4  This  is  the  glorious  day, 

That  our  Redeemer  made  : 
Let  us  rejoice,  and  sing,  and  pray ; 
Let  all  the  church  be  glad. 

5  Hosanna  to  the  King, 

Of  David's  royal  blood ; 
Bless  him,  ye  saints  ! — he  comes  to  bring 
Salvation  from  your  God. 

6  We  bless  thy  holy  word, 

Which  all  this  grace  displays  ; 
And  offer,  on  thine  altar,  Lord  ! 
Oar  sacrifice  of  praise. 

135.  Rev.  19:0.  lis, 

1  Oh,  join  ye  the  anthems  of  triumph  that  rise 
From  the  throng  of  the  blest,  from  the  hosts  of 

the  skies ; 
Alleluia,  they  sing,  in  rapturous  strains, 
Alleluia,  the  Lord  God  omnipotent  reigns  ! 

2  lie  gave  to  the  ':ght  its  beneficent  wings; 

He  controlleth  the  councils  of  senates  and  I::uga ; 
From  his  throne  in  the  clouds  the  lio-htnino-s  are 

hurled, 
And  he  ruleth  the  factions  that  rage  through  the 

world. 

3  Rejoice,  ye  that  love  him  ;  his  power  cannot  fail ; 
His  omnipotent  goodness  shall  surely  prevail  ; 
The  triumph  of  evil  will  shortly  be  passed, 

The  omnipotent  King  shall  conquer  at  last. 

138.  Psalm  100.  L.  M. 

1  Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 

Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy  : 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone ; 
He  can  create,  and  he  destroy. 


74  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

2  His  sovereign  power,  without  our  aid, 

.  Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men  ; 
And  when,  like  wandering  sheep,  we  strayed, 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

3  We  are  his  people,  we  his  care — 

Our  souls,  and  all  our  mortal  frame : 
What  lasting  honors  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  thy  name  ? 

4  We'll  crowd  thy  gates,  with  thankful  songs, 

High,  as  the  heaven,  our  voices  raise ; 
And  earth,  with  all  her  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command ; 

Vast  as  eternity  thy  love ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth,  shall  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

137.  Psalm  100.  llS   ct   8S. 

1  Be  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands  of  the  earth  ; 

Oh, serve  him  with  gladness  and  fear; 
Exult  in  his  presence  with  music  and  mirth  ; 
With  love  and  devotion  draw  near. 

2  For  Jehovah  is  God,  and  Jehovah   alone, 

Creator  and  Ruler  o'er  all ; 
And  we  are  his  people,  his  sceptre  we  own ; 
His  sheep,  and  we  follow  his  call. 

3  Oh,  enter  his  gates  with  thanksgiving  and  song; 

Your  vows  In  his  temple  proclaim  ; 
His  praise  with  melodious  accordance  prolong, 
And  bless  his  adorable  name. 

4  For  good  is  the  Lord,  inexpressibly  good, 

And  we  are  the  work  of  his  hand  ; 
His  mercy  and  truth  from  eternity  stood, 
And  shall  to  eternitv  stand. 


GENERAL    PRAISE.  T5 

138.  Is. 

1  Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang, 
Heaven  with  hallelujahs  rang, 
When  Jehovah's  work  begun, 
When  he  spake,  and  it  was  done. 

2  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn, 
When  the  Prince  of  Peace  was  born ; 
Songs  of  praise  arose,  when  he, 
Captive  led  captivity. 

3  Heaven  and  earth  must  pass  away — 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day ; 
God  will  make  new  heavens  and  earth — 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 

4  And  shall  man  alone  be  dumb, 
Till  that  glorious  kingdom  come  ? 
No ;  the  Church  delights  to  raise 
Psalms  and  hymns  and  songs  of  praise. 

5  Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice  ; 
Learning  here,  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 

6  Borne  upon  their  latest  breath 
Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death  ; 
Then,  amid  eternal  joy, 

Songs  of  praise  their  powers  employ. 


139.  Psalm  93.  C.  P.  M. 

1  The  Lord  Jehovah  reigns, 

And  royal  state  maintains. 
His  head  with  awful  glories  crowned  : 

Arrayed  in  robes  of  light, 

Begirt  with  sovereign  might, 
And  rays  of  majesty  around. 


76  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

2  Upheld  by  thy  commands, 
The  world  securely  stands, 

And  skies  and  stars  obey  thy  word  ; 

Thy  throne  was  fixed  on  high 

Ere  stars  adorned  the  sky  : 
Eternal  is  thy  kingdom,  Lord. 

3  Thy  promises  are  true, 
Thy  grace  is  ever  new  ; 

There  fixed — thy  church  shall  ne'er  remove ; 

Thy  saints  with  holy  fear 

Shall  in  thy  courts  appear, 
And  sin£  thine  everlastino*  love. 

140.  Psalml45:3.  lls&Ss. 

1  The  Lord  is  great!  ye  hosts  of  heaven,  adore  him, 
And  ye  who  tread  this  earthly  ball ; 

In  holy  songs  rejoice  aloud  before  him, 
And  shout  his  praise  who  made  you  all. 

2  The  Lord  is  great;  his  majesty  how  glorious ! 
Resound  his  praise  from  shore  to  shore  ; 

O'er  sin,  and  death,  and  hell,  now  made  victorious, 
He  rules  and  reigns  forevermore. 

3  The  Lord  is  great ;  his  mercy  how  abounding ! 
Ye  angels,  strike  your  golden  chords ; 

Oh,  praise  our  God,  with  voice  and  harp  resounding, 
The  King  of  kings  and  Lord  of  lords  ! 

141.  Psalm  29.  lis. 

1  Give  glory  to  God  in  the  highest ;  give  praise, 
Ye  noble,  ye  mighty,  with  joyful  accord  ; 
All-wise  are  his  counsels,  all-perfect  his  ways, 
In  the  beauty  of  holiness  worship  the  Lord. 

2  At   the   voice  of  the  Lord  the  strong  cedars  are 

bowed, 
And  towers  from  their  base  into  ruin  arc  hurled  ; 
The   voice   of  the  Lord,  from  the   dark-bosomed 

cloud, 
Dissevers  the  lightning  in  flames  o'er  the  world. 


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3  The  voice  of  the  Lord,  through  the  calm  of  the  wood, 
Awakens  its  echoes,  strikes  fight  through  its  caves ; 
The  Lord  sitteth  king  on  the  turbulent  flood ; 
The  winds  are  his  servants, — his  servants  the  waves. 

4  The  Lord  is  the  strength  of  his  people ;  the  Lord 
Gives  health  to  his  chosen,  and  peace  evermore ; 
Then  throng  to  his  temple,  his  glory  record ; 
But  oh,  when  he   speaketh — in  silence  adore ! 

142.  Psalm  92.  7s. 

1  Thou  who  art  enthroned  above, 
Thou  by  whom  we  live  and  move  S 
Oh,  how  sweet,  with  joyful  tongue, 
To  resound  thy  praise  in  song ! 

2  Sweet  the  day  of  sacred  rest, 
When  devotion  fills  the  breast, 
When  we  dwell  within  thy  house, 
Hear  thy  word,  and  pay  our  vows  ; — 

3  Notes  to  heaven's  high  mansions  raise 
Fill  its  courts  with  joyful  praise  ; 
With  repeated  hymns  proclaim 
Great  Jehovah's  awful  name. 

4  From  thy  works  our  joys  arise, 
O  thou  only  good  and  wise ! 
Who  thy  wonders  can  declare  ? 
How  profound  thy  counsels  are ! 

5  Warm  our  hearts  with  sacred  fire ; 
Grateful  fervors  still  inspire ; 

All  our  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
Ever  in  thy  praise  unite. 

143.  Psalm  S3.  H.    M, 

1  The  Lord  Jehovah  reigns, 

His  throne  is  built  on  high ; 
The  garments  he  assumes, 

Are  light  and  majesty  ; 
His  glories  shine  with  beams  so  bright, 
No  mortal  eye  can  bear  the  sight. 


18  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

2  The  thunders  of  his  hand 

Keep  the  wide  world  in  awe  ; 
His  wrath  and  justice  stand, 

To  guard  his  holy  law  ; 
And  where  his  love  resolves  to  bless, 
His  truth  confirms  and  seals  the  grace, 

3  Through  all  his  perfect  work, 

Surprising  wisdom  shines ; 
Confounds  the  powers  of  hell, 

And  breaks  their  cursed  designs : 
Strong  is  the  arm — and  shall  fulfill 
His  great  decrees,  his  sovereign  will. 

4  And  can  this  mighty  King 

Of  glory  condescend — 
And  will  he  write  his  name, 

My  Father  and  my  Friend  ! 
I  love  his  name,  I  love  his  word ; 
Join,  all  my  powers,  and  praise  the  Lord ! 

*44.  Psalm  95.  C,  P.   M. 

1  Let  all  on  earth  their  voices  raise, 
To  sing  the  great  Jehovah's  praise, 

And  bless  his  holy  Name  : 
His  glory  let  the  heathen  know, 
His  wonders  to  the  nations  show, 

His  saving  grace  proclaim. 

2  He  framed  the  globe,  he  built  the  sky, 
He  made  the  shining  worlds  on  high, 

And  reigns  in  glory  there : 
His  beams  are  majesty  and  light ; 
His  beauties,  how  divinely  bright ! 

His  dwolling-place,  how  fair  ! 

3  Come  the  great  day,  the  glorious  hour, 
When  earth  shall  feel  his  saving  power, 

All  nations  fear  his  name  : 
Then  shall  the  race  of  men  confess 
The  beauty  of  his  holiness, — 

His  saving  grace  proclaim. 


GENERAL    PRAISE.  79 

L.  M.,  6  l. 
Let  glory  be  to  God  on  high  : 
Peace  be  on  earth  as  in  the  sky ; 
Good  will  to  men  !     We  bow  the  knee. 
We  praise,  we  bless,  we  worship  thee  ; 
We  give  thee  thanks,  thy  name  we  sing. 
Almighty  Father  !  Heavenly  King  ! 

2  O  Lord,  the  sole  begotten  Son, 

Who  bore  the  crimes  which  we  had  done : 
Son  of  the  Father,  who  wast  slain 
To  take  away  the  sins  of  men  ; 
O  Lamb  of  God,  whose  blood  was  spilt 
For  all  the  world,  and  all  its  guilt ; — 

3  Have  mercy  on  us,  through  thy  blood ; 
Eeceive  our  prayer,  0  Lamb  of  God  ! 
For  thou  art  holy  ;   thou  alone, 

At  God's  right  hand,  upon  his  throne, 

In  all  his  orlorv,  art  adored. 

With  thee,  0  Holy  Ghost,  Ohb  Loed. 

Psalm  ^.  L.  M. 

Eternal  God  !  Eternal  King  ! 

Ruler  of  heaven  and  earth  beneath  ! 
From  thee  our  hopes,  our  comforts  spring; 

In  thee  we  live,  and  move,  and  breathe. 

2  Thy  word  brought  forth  the  flaming  sun. 

The  changeful  moon,  the  starry  host ; 
In  thine  appointed  course  they  rim. 
Till  in  the  final  ruin  lost. 

3  Thy  sway  is  known  below,  above, 

And  full  of  majesty  thy  voice  ; 

And  as  it  speaks,  in  wrath  or  love, 

The  nations  tremble  or  rejoice. 

4  The  final,  awful  hour  is  near, 

Time  paces  on  with  ceaseless  tread, 
When  opening  graves  that  voice   shall  hear, 
And  render  up  the  sleeping  dead. 


80  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

5  Oh,  in  that  great  decisive  day, 

May  we  be  found  in  Christ,  and  stand, 
"While  flaming  worlds  shall  melt  away, 
Accepted,  owned,  at  thy  right  hand  1 

147.  John  4:  21-23.  L.    M. 

1  0  thou  to  whom,  in  ancient  time, 

The  psalmist's  sacred  harp  was  strung, 
Whom  kings  adored  in  song  sublime, 

And  prophets  praised  with  glowing  tongue. 

2  Not  now,  on  Zion's  height  alone 

The  favored  worshiper  may  dwell ; 
Nor  where,  at  sultry  noon,  thy  Son 
Sat,  weary,  by  the  patriarch's  well. 

.    3  From  every  place  below  the  shies, 

The  grateful  song,  the  fervent  prayer, 
The  incense  of  the  heart  may  rise 

To  heaven,  and  find  acceptance  there. 

4  O  thou  to  whom,  in  ancient  time, 

The  holy  propets'  harp  was  strung ! 
To  thee  at  last,  in  every  clime, 

Shall  temples  rise,  and  praise  be  sung. 

148.  Psalm  99.  S.   M. 

1  The  Lord  Jehovah  reigns, 

Let  all  the  nations  tear ; 
Let  sinners  tremble  at  his  throne, 
And  saints  be  humble  there. 

2  In  Zion  stands  his  throne  ; 

His  honors  arc  divine; 
Ilis  Church  shall  make  his  wonders  known, 
For  there  his  glories  shine. 

3  How  holy  is  his  name  ! 

How  fearful  is  his  praise  ! 
Justice,  and  truth,  and  judgment  join 
In  all  his  works  of  crace. 


CLOSE    OF    SERVICE.  81 

149.  Psalm  4 -8.  L.  M. 

1  Thus  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on  ; 

Thus  far  his  power  prolongs  iny  days  ; 
And  every  evening  shall  make  known 
Some  fresh  memorial  of  his  grace. 

2  Much  of  my  time  has  run  to  waste, 

And  I,  perhaps,  am  near  my  home  ; 
But  he  forgives  my  follies  past, 

And  gives  me  strength  for  days  to  come. 

3  I  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep  ; 

Peace  is  the  pillow  for  my  head  ; 
While  well-appointed  angels  keep 

Their  watchful  stations  round  my  bed. 

4  Thus,  when  the  night  of  death  shall  come, 

My  flesh  shall  rest  beneath  the  ground, 
And  wTait  thy  voice  to  break  ray  tomb, 
With  sweet  salvation  in  the  sound. 

150.  L.  M. 

1   Lord,  now  we  part  in  thy  blest  name, 
In  which  we  here  together  came  ; 
Grant  us,  our  few  remaining  days, 
To  work  thy  will  and  spread  thy  praise. 

fb  Teach  us  in  life  and  death  to  bless 

Thee,  Lord,  our  strength  and  righteousness ; 
Grant  that  we  all  may  meet  above, 
Where  we  shall  better  sing  thy  love. 

3  To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  three  in  one, 
Be  honor,  praise,  and  glory  given, 
By  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven. 

151.  L.M. 
1  Dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing,  Lord  ! 

Help  us  to  feed  upon  thy  word  ; 
All  that  has  been  amiss,  forgive, 
And  let  thy  truth  within  us  live. 


8  2  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

2  Though  we  are  guilty,  thou  art  good  ; 
Wash  all  our  works  in  Jesus'  blood  ; 
Give  every  burdened  soul  release, 
And  bid  us  all  depart  in  peace. 

152.  L.  M. 

1  While  now  upon  this  Sabbatli  eve, 
Thy  house,  Almighty  God,  we  leave, 
'Tis  sweet,  as  sinks  the  setting  sun, 
To  think  on  all  our  duties  done; 

2  Oh  !  evermore  may  all  our  bliss 
Be  peaceful,  pure,  divine  like  this  ; 
And  may  each  Sabbath,  as  it  flies, 
Fit  us  for  joys  beyond  the  skies. 

153.  L.  M. 

1  Ere  to  the  world  again  we  go, 

Its  pleasures,  cares,  and  idle  show, 
Thy  grace,  once  more,  0  God,  we  crave, 
From  folly  and  from  sin  to  save. 

2  May  the  great  truths  we  here  have  heard, 
The  lessons  of  thy  holy  word — 
Dwell  in  our  inmost  bosoms  deep, 
And  all  our  souls  from  error  keep. 

3  Oh  !  may  the  influence  of  this  day 
Long  as  our  memory  with  us  stay, 
And  as  a  constant  guardian  prove, 
To  guide  us  to  our  home  above. 

154.  Psalm  17:  8.  L.   M. 

1  Glory  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light: 
Keep  me,  oh,  keep  me,  King  of  kings! 
Beneath  thine  own  almighty  wings. 

2  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  thy  dear  Son, 
The  ill  which  T  this  day  have  done; 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 


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3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  ma}'  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed : 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
Rise  glorious  at  the  judgment-day. 

4  Oh,  let  my  soul  on  thee  repose, 

And  may  sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids  close  ! 
Sleep,  which  shall  me  more  vigorous  make, 
To  serve  my  God  when  I  awake. 

5  Be  thou  my  guardian,  while  I  sleep, 
Thy  watchful  station  near  me  keep  ; 
My  heart  with  love  celestial  fill, 

And  guard  me  from  the  approach  of  ill. 

6  Lord,  let  my  soul  forever  share, 
The  bliss  of  thy  paternal  care : 

'T  is  heaven  on  earth,  't  is  heaven  above, 
To  see  thy  face,  and  sing  thy  love  ! 

155.  Philippians  4  :  7-  L.   M. 

1  The  peace  which  God  alone  reveals, 

And  by  his  word  of  grace  imparts, 
Which  only  the  believer  feels, 

Direct,  and  keep,  and  cheer  our  hearts ! 

2  And  may  the  holy  Three  in  One, 

The  Father,  Word,  and  Comforter, 
Pour  an  abundant  blessing  down 
On  every  soul  assembled  here  ! 

3  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow ; 

Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host ! 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

lOO.  Psalm  35  :  18.  L.  M. 

1  Millions  within  thy  courts  have  met, 
Millions,  this  day,  before  thee  bowed ; 
Their  faces  Zi  on -ward  were  set, 

Vows  with  their  lips  to  thee  they  vowed. 


84  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

2  Soon  as  the  light  of  morning  broke 

O'er  island,  continent,  or  deep, 
Thy  far-spread  family  awoke, 

Sabbath,  all  round  the  world,  to  keep. 

3  From  east  to  west,  the  sun  surveyed, 

From  north  to  south,  adoring  throngs ; 

And  still,  when  evening  stretched  her  shade, 

The  stars  came  out  to  bear  their  songs. 

4  And  not  a  prayer,  a  tear,  a  sigh, 

Hath  failed  this  day  some  suit  to  gain ; 
To  those  in  trouble  thou  wert  nigh : 
Not  one  hath  sought  thy  face  in  vain. 

5  Yet  one  prayer  more  ! — and  be  it  one, 

In  whicb  both  heaven  and  earth  accord 
Fulfill  thy  promise  to  thy  Son  ; 

Let  all  that  breathe  call  Jesus  Lord  ! 

157.  S.  M. 

1  The  swift  declining  day, 

How  fast  its  moments  fly  ! 
While  evening's  broad  and  gloomy  shade 
Gains  on  the  western  sky. 

2  Ye  mortals,  mark  its  pace, 

And  use  the  hours  of  light; 
And  know,  its  Maker  can  command 
At  once  eternal  night. 

3  Give  glory  to  the  Lord, 

Who  rules  the  whirling  sphere  ; 
Submissive  at  his  footstool  bow, 
And  seek  salvation  there. 

4  Then  shall  new  lustre  break 

Through  death's  impending  gloom, 
And  lead  you  to  unchanging  light, 
In  your  celestial  home. 


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158.  Jud<5  24, 25.  S.  M. 

1  To  God  the  only  wise, 

Who  keeps  us  by  his  word, 
Be  glory  now  and  evermore, 
Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

2  Hosanna  to  the  Word, 

Who  from  the  Father  came; 
Ascribe  salvation  to  the  Lord, 
And  ever  bless  his  name. 

3  The  grace  of  Christ  our  Lord, 

The  Fathers  boundless  love, 
The  Spirit's  blest  communion,  too, 
Be  with  us  from  above. 

159.  Luke  24;  20.  S.  M. 

1  The  day,  O  Lord,  is  spent ; 

Abide  with  us,  and  rest; 
Our  hearts'  desires  are  fully  bent 
On  making  thee  our  guest. 

2  We  have  not  reached  that  land, 

That  happy  land,  as  yet, 
Where  holy  angels  round  thee  stand, 
Whose  sun  can  never  set. 

3  Our  sun  is  sinking  now, 

Our  day  is  almost  o'er  ; 
O  Sun  of  Righteousness,  do  thou 
Shine  on  us  evermore  ! 

160.  Romans  16:  27.  S.   M. 

1  Lord,  at  this  closing  hour 

Establish  every  heart 
Upon  thy  word  of  truth  and  power, 
To  keep  us  when  we  part. 

2  Peace  to  our  brethren  give  ; 

Fill  all  our  hearts  with  love ; 
In  faith  and  patience  may  we  live, 
And  seek  our  rest  above. 


8G  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

3  Through  changes,  bright  or  drear, 

We  would  thy  will  pursue; 
And  toil  to  spread  thy  kingdom  here, 
Till  we  its  glory  view. 

4  To  God,  the  only  wise, 

In  every  age  adored, 
Let  glory  from  the  church  arise 
Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord ! 

161.  Hosea6;3.  S.  M. 

1  Once  more,  before  we  part, 

Oh,  bless  the  Saviour's  name ; 
Let  every  tongue  and  every  heart 
Adore  and  praise  the  same. 

2  Lord,  in  thy  grace  we  came, 

That  blessing  still  impart ; 
We  met  in  Jesus'  sacred  name, 
In  Jesus'  name  we  part. 

3  Still  on  thy  holy  word 

Help  us  to  feed,  and  grow, 
Still  to  go  on  to  know  the  Lord, 
And  practise  what  we  know. 

4  Now,  Lord,  before  we  part, 

Help  us  to  bless  thy  name  : 
Let  every  tongue  and  every  heart 
Adore  and  praise  the  same. 

162.  Matt.  13:  S.  S.   M. 

1  God  of  the  prophets'  power  ! 

God  of  the  gospel's  sound  ! 
Move  glorious  on, — send  out  thy  voice 
To  all  the  nations  round. 

2  With  hearts  and  lips  unfeigned, 

We  bless  thee  for  thy  word  ; 
We  praise  thee  for  the  joyful  news, 
Which  our  glad  ears  have  heard. 


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3  Ob,  mav  we  treasure  well 
The  counsels  that  we  hear, 
Till  righteousness  and  holy  joy 
In  all  our  hearts  appear. 

i  Tv"ater  the  sacred  seed, 

And  give  it  large  increase  ; 
May  neither  fowls,  nor  rocks,  nor  thorns, 
Prevent  the  fruits  of  peace. 

5   And  though  we  sow  in  tears, 
Our  souls  at  last  shall  come, 
And  gather  in  our  sheaves  with  joy, 
At  heaven's  great  harvest-home. 

163,  Matt.  6  :  9-13.  S.  AX 

1  Our  Heavenly  Father,  hear 

The  prayer  we  offer  now  : 
Thy  name  be  hallowed  far  and  near, 
To  thee  all  nations  bow. 

2  Thy  kingdom  come  ;  thy  will 

On  earth,  be  done  in  love, 
As  saints  and  seraphim  fulfill 
Thy  perfect  law  above. 

3  Our  daily  bread  supply, 

TYhile  by  thy  word  we  live  ; 
The  guilt  of  our  iniquitv 
Forgive,  as  we  forgive. 

4  From  dark  temptation's  power 

Our  feeble  hearts  defend  ; 
Deliver  in  the  evil  hour, 
And  guide  us  to  the  end. 

o  Thine,  then,  forever  be 

Glory  and  power  divine  ; 
The  sceptre,  throne,  and  majesty 
Of  heaven  and  earth  are  thine. 


88  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

164.  7s. 

1  Softly  now  the  light  of  day 
Fades  upon  my  sight  away  ; 
Free  from  care,  from  labor  free, 
Lord,  I  would  commune  with  thee. 

2  Thou,  whose  all-pervading  eye 
Naught  escapes  without,  within, 
Pardon  each  infirmity, 

Open  fault,  and  secret  sin. 

3  Soon,  for  me,  the  light  of  day- 
Shall  forever  pass  away  : 
Then,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Take  me,  Lord,  to  dwell  with  thee. 

4  Thou  who,  sinless,  yet  hast  known 
All  of  man's  infirmity  ; 

Then  from  thine  eternal  throne, 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye. 

165.  7s, 

1  For  a  season  called  to  part, 

Let  us  now  ourselves  commend 
To  the  gracious  eye  and  heart 
Of  our  ever  present  Friend. 

2  Jesus  !  hear  our  humble  prayer ; 

Tender  Shepherd  of  thy  sheep ! 
Let  thy  mercy  and  thy  care 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

3  Then  if  thou  thy  help  afford, 

Joyful  songs  to  thee  shall  rise, 

And  our  souls  shall  praise  the  Lord, 

Who  regards  our  humble  cries. 

166.  7s. 

1  Thou,  from  whom  we  never  part, 
Thou,  whose  love  is  everywhere, 
Thou,  who  seest  every  heart, 
Listen  to  our  evening  prayer. 


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2  Father,  fill  our  hearts  with  love, 

Love  unfailing,  lull  and  free  ; 
Love  that  no  alarm  can  move. 
Love  that  ever  rests  on  thee. 

3  Heavenly  Father  !  through  the  night 

Keep  us  safe  from  every  ill ; 
Cheerful  as  the  morning  light, 
May  we  wake  to  do  thy  will. 

167.  Corinthians  2:  4,  7s. 

1  Father,  bless  thy  word  to  all, 

Quick  and  powerful  let  it  prove  ; 
Ob,  may  sinners  hear  thy  call, 
Let  thy  people  grow  in  love. 

2  Thine  own  gracious  message  bless. 

Follow  it  with  power  divine  : 
Give  the  gospel  great  success. 
Thine  the  work,  the  glory  thine. 

3  Father,  bid  the  world  rejoice, 

Send,  oh,  send  thy  truth  abroad ; 
Let  the  nations  hear  thy  voice, 
Hear  it  and  return  to  God. 

4  Sing  we  to  our  God  above 

Praise  eternal  as  his  love  : 
Praise  him,  all  ye  heavenly  host — 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

168.  Ts. 

1  Softly  fades  the  twilight  ray 
Of  the  holy  Sabbath  day  ; 
Gently  as  life's  setting  sun, 

When  the  Christian's  course  is  run, 

2  Night  her  solemn  mantle  spreads 
O'er  the  earth  as  daylight  fades  ; 
All  things  tell  of  calm  repose, 
At  the  holv  Sabbath's  close. 


90  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

3  Peace  is  on  the  world  abroad  ; 
'T  is  the  holy  peace  of  God — 
Symbol  of  the  peace  within 
When  the  spirit  rests  from  sin. 

S:  Still  the  Spirit  lingers  near, 
Where  the  evening  worshiper 
Seeks  communion  with  the  skies, 
Pressing  onward  to  the  prize. 

5  Saviour !  may  our  Sabbaths  be 
Days  of  joy  and  peace  in  thee, 
Till  in  heaven  our  souls  repose, 
Where  the  Sabbath  ne'er  shall  close. 

169.  Psalm  35:  9.  7s. 

1  Father  of  our  spirits  !  hear 
Faith's  effectual,  fervent  prayer  ; 
Hear,  and  our  petitions  seal ; 
Let  us  now  the  answer  feel. 

2  Life  of  all  that  lives  below  ! 
Let  thy  Spirit  in  us  flow  ; 
Let  us  all  thy  life  receive, 
From  thee,  in  thee,  ever  live. 

170.  Heb.  13:20.  7s. 

1  Now  may  he  who  from  the  dead 

Brought  the  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
Jesus  Christ,  our  king  and  head, 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

2  May  he  teach  us  to  fulfill 

What  is  pleasing  in  his  sight ; 
Make  us  perfect  in  his  will, 

And  preserve  us  day  and  night ! 

3  To  that  great  Redeemer's  praise, 

Who  the  covenant  sealed  with  blood, 
Let  our  hearts  and  voices  raise 
Loud  thanksa-ivino-s  to  our  God. 


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171.  7a. 

1  For  tlie  mercies  of  the  clay. 
For  this  rest  upon  our  way, 
Thanks  to  thee  alone  be  given, 
Lord  of  earth  and  King  of  heaven  ! 

2  Cold  our  services  have  been, 
Mingled  every  prayer  with  sin  : 
But  thou  canst  and  wilt  forgive  ; 
By  thy  grace  alone  we  live. 

3  While  this  thorny  path  we  tread, 
May  thy  love  our  footsteps  lead ; 
When  our  journey  here  is  past, 
May  we  rest  with  thee  at  last. 

4  Let  these  earthly  Sabbaths  prove 
Foretastes  of  our  joys  above : 
While  their  steps  thy  children  bend 
To  the  rest  which  knows  no  end. 

172.  8s,  7s  k  4s- 

1  Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing  ; 

Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace  ; 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph,  in  redeeming  grace  : 

Oh,  refresh  ns. 
Traveling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 

For  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound  ; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound  ; 

May  thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 

3  Then,  whene'er  the  signal's  given 

Us  from  earth  to  call  away, 
Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven, 
Glad  the  summons  to  obey, 

May  we  ever 
Reign  with  Christ  in  endless  day  ! 


92  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

73.  8s,  7  s  &  4s. 

1  Come,  thou  soul-transforming  Spirit, 

Bless  the  sower  and  the  seed  ; 
Let  each  heart  thy  grace  inherit  ; 
Raise  the  weak,  the  hungry  feed  ! 

From  the  gospel 
Now  supply  thy  people's  need. 

2  Oh,  may  all  enjoy  the  blessing 

Which  thy  word's  designed  to  give  ; 
Let  us  all,  thy  love  possessing, 
Joyfully  the  truth  receive  ; 

And  forever 
To  thy  praise  and  glory  live. 

174.  8s,  7  s  &  4s. 

1  God  of  our  salvation,  hear  us  ; 

Bless,  oh,  bless  us,  ere  we  go  ! 
When  we  join  the  world,  be  near  us, 
Lest  we  cold  and  careless  grow  : 

Saviour,  keep  us — 
Keep  us  safe  from  every  foe. 

2  As  our  steps  are  drawing  nearer 

To  our  best  and  lasting  home, 
May  our  view  of  heaven  grow  clearer, 
Hope  more  bright  of  joys  to  come ; 

And,  when  dying, 
May  thy  presence  cheer  the  gloom. 

175.  Psalml3:35.  8S  <fc    7& 

1  Gently,  Lord,  oh,  gently  lead  us 

Through  this  lonely  vale  of  tears ; 

Thro'  the  changes  thou  'st  decreed  us, 

Till  our  last  great  change  appears. 

2  When  temptation's  darts  assail  us, 

When  in  devious  paths  we  stray, 
Let  thy  goodness  never  foil  us, 
Lead  us  in  thy  perfect  way. 


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3  In  the  hour  of  pain  and  anguish, 

In  the  hour  when  death  draws  near, 
Suffer  not  our  hearts  to  languish, — 
Suffer  not  our  souls  to  fear. 

4  And,  when  mortal  life  is  ended, 

Bid  us  on  thy  bosom  rest, 
Till,  by  angel-bands  attended, 
We  awake  among  the  blest. 

176.  8s,  Is  &  4. 

1  Guide  me,  0  thou  great  Jehovah, 

Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land  ; 
I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty ; 
Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand  ; 

Bread  of  heaven, 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 

2  Open  thou  the  crystal  fountain 

Whence  the  healing  streams  do  flow  ; 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through  ; 

Strong  Deliverer, 
Be  thou  still  my  Strength  and  Shield. 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside  ; 
Death  of  death  !  and  hell's  Destruction ! 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side ; 

Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  thee. 

177.  8s,  7s  &  4. 

1  Lead  us,  heavenly  Father,  lead  us 
O'er  the  world's  tempestuous  sea  ; 

Guard  us,  guide  us,  keep  us,  feed  us, 
For  we  have  no  help  but  thee  ; 

Yet  possessing     Every  blessing, 
If  our  God  our  Father  be. 


94  PUBLIC    "WORSHIP. 

2  Saviour,  breathe  forgiveness  o'er  us  ; 

All  our  weakness  thou  dost  know; 
Thou  didst  tread  this  earth  before  us ; 

Thou  didst  feel  its  keenest  woe ; 
Lone  and  dreary,     Faint  and  weary, 

Through  the  desert  thou  didst  go. 

3  Spirit  of  our  God,  descending, 

Fill  our  hearts  with  heavenly  joy  ; 
Love  with  every  passion  blending, 

Pleasure  that  can  never  cloy ; 
Thus  provided,     Pardoned,  guided, 

Nothing  can  our  peace  destroy. 

178.  Psalm  91  •  11.  8S,  7s  &  4. 

1  Keep  us,  Lord,  oh,  keep  us  ever: 

Vain  our  hope,  if  left  by  thee  ; 
We  are  thine ;  oh,  leave  us  never, 
Till  thy  glorious  face  we  see ; 

Then  to  praise  thee 
Through  a  bright  eternity. 

2  Precious  is  thy  word  of  promise, 

Precious  to  thy  people  here  ; 

Never  take  thy  presence  from  us, 

Jesus,  Saviour,  still  be  near  : 

Living,  dying, 
May  thy  name  our  spirits  cheer. 

179.  8s  &  Ys. 

1  Saviour,  breathe  an  evening  blessing, 

Ere  repose  our  spirits  seal ; 
Sin  and  want  we  come  confessing ; 

Thou  canst  save,  and  thou  canst  heal. 

2  Though  destruction  walk  around  us, 

Though  the  arrow  near  us  fly, 
Angel  guards  from  thee  surround  us, 
We  are  safe  if  thou  art  nigh. 


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3  Though  the  night  be  dark  and  dreary, 

Darkness  cannot  hide  from  thee  ; 
Thou  art  he  who,  never  weary, 
Watcheth  where  thy  people  be. 

4  Should  swift  death  this  night  overtake  us, 

And  our  couch  become  our  tomb, 
May  the  morn  in  heaven  awake  us, 
Clad  in  light  and  deathless  bloom. 

180.  8s  &  7a. 

1  Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing  ; 

Bid  us  now  depart  in  peace  ; 
Still  on  heavenly  manna  feeding, 
Let  our  faith  and  love  increase. 

2  Fill  each  breast  with  consolation  ; 

Up  to  thee  our  hearts  we  raise ; 
When  we  reach  our  blissful  station, 
Then  we'll  give  thee  nobler  praise. 

3  Praise  the  Father,  earth  and  heaven ; 

Praise  the  Son,  the  Spirit  praise; 
As  it  was,  and  is,  be  given 
Glory  through  eternal  days. 

181.  Psalm  23:  2.  8s   &  7s» 

1  Heavenly  Shepherd,  guide  us,  feed  us, 

Through  our  pilgrimage  below, 
And  beside  the  waters  lead  us, 
Where  thy  flock  rejoicing  go. 

2  Lord,  thy  guardian  presence  ever, 

Meekly  bending,  we  implore ; 
We  have  found  thee,  and  would  never, 
Never  wander  from  thee  more. 

1820  2  Cor.  13:14.  83  &  7s. 

1  Mat  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour, 
And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favor, 
Rest  upon  us  from  above  ! 


yb  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

2  Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 

With  each  other  and  the  Lord  ; 

And  possess  in  sweet  communion, 

Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 

183.  8s  &  Is. 

1  Lo,  the  day  of  rest  declineth, 

Gather  fast  the  shades  of  night ; 
May  the  Sen  which  ever  shineth 
Fill  our  souls  with  heavenly  light! 

2  While,  thine  ear  of  love  addressing, 

Thus  our  parting  hymn  we  sing, 

Father,  grant  thine  evening  blessing, 

Fold  us  safe  beneath  thy  wing  ! 

184.  P.M. 

1  Fading,  still  fading,  the  last  beam  is  shining; 
Father  in  heaven  !  the  day  is  declining, 
Safety  and  innocence  fly  with  the  light, 
Temptation  and  danger  walk  forth  in  the  night ; 
From  the  fall  of  the  shade  till  the  morning  bells 

chime, 
Shield  me  from  danger,  save  me  from  crime. 
Father,  have  mercy,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord. 

2  Father  in  heaven  !  oh,  hear  when  we  call, 
Hear,  for  Christ's  sake,  who  is  Saviour  of  all ; 
Feeble  and  fainting  we  trust  in  thy  might, 

In  doubting  and  darkness  thy  love  be  our  light ; 
Let  us  sleep  on  thy  breast  while  the  night  taper 

burns, 
Wake  in  thy  arms  when  morning  returns. 

Father,  etc.   Amen. 

185.  Matt.  13  ;  8.  C.  M. 

1  Almighty  God,  thy  word  is  cast 
Like  seed  into  the  ground  ; 
Now  let  the  dew  of  heaven  descend, 
And  righteous  fruits  abound. 


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2  Let  not  the  foe  of  Christ  or  man 

This  holy  seed  remove, 
But  give  it  root  in  every  heart 
To  bring  forth  fruits  of  love. 

3  Let  not  the  world's  deceitful  cares 

The  rising  plant  destroy, 
But  let  it  yield,  a  hundred-fold, 
The  fruits  of  peace  and  joy. 

4  Nor  let  thy  word,  so  kindly  sent 

To  raise  us  to  thy  throne, 
Keturn  to  thee,  and  sadly  tell 
That  we  reject  thy  Son. 

5  Oft  as  thy  precious  seed  is  sown, 

Thy  quickening  grace  bestow, 
That  all  whose  souls  the  truth  receive, 
Its  saving  power  may  know. 

186.  Ss  <fc  7s. 

1  Heavenly  Father,  grant  thy  blessing 

On  the  teaching  of  this  day ; 
That  our  hearts,  thy  fear  possessing, 
May  from  sin  be  turned  away. 

2  Have  we  wandered  1  oh,  forgive  us ; 

Have  we  wished  from  truth  to  rove? 
Turn,  oh,  turn  us,  and  receive  us, 
And  incline  us  thee  to  love. 

187.  Matt  13:  8.  C.  M. 

1  0  God  !  by  whom  the  seed  is  given, 

By  whom  the  harvest  blessed, 
\Yhose    word,   like    manna    showered    from 
heaven, 
Is  planted  in  our  breast, — 

2  Preserve  it  from  the  passing  feet, 

And  plunderers  of  the  air, 
The  sultry  sun's  intenser  heat, 
And  thorns  of  worldly  care. 


98  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

3  Though  buried  deep,  or  thinly  strown, 
Do  thou  thy  grace  supply  ; 
That  truth,  in  earthly  furrows  sown, 
May  ripen  in  the  sky. 

188.  Uohnl-5.  £#Mb 

1  O  God,  the  Light  of  all  that  live, 

Unmoved,  who  dost  all  motion  sway, 
The  times  and  seasons  who  dost  give, 
And  thro'  its  changes  guide  the  day  ; — 

2  At  eventide  let  there  be  light  I 

So  may  our  souls  no  sunset  see, 
And  death  to  us  the  portal  bright 
To  an  eternal  morning  be. 

3  This  grace  on  thy  redeemed  confer, 

O  Father  blessed,  who,  with  the  Son, 
And  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter, 
Forever  reigncst,  Three  in  One  ! 

189.  8s,  7s  &  4. 

1  While  we  lowly  bow  before  thee, 

Wilt  thou,  gracious  Saviour,  hear  ? 
We  are  poor  and  needy  sinners, 
Full  of  doubt  and  full  of  fear; 

Gracious  Saviour, 
Make  us  humble  and  sincere. 

2  Fill  us  with  thy  Holy  Spirit ; 

Sanctify  us  by  thy  grace  ; 
Oh,  incline  us  more  to  love  thee, 
And  in  dust  our  souls  abase. 

Hear  us,  Saviour, 
And  unvail  thy  glorious  face. 

3  None  in  vain  did  ever  ask  thee 

For  the  Spirit  of  thy  love; 
Hear  us,  then,  dear  Saviour,  hear  us; 
Grant  an  answer  from  above ; 

Blessed  Saviour, 
Hear  and  answer  from  above. 


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190.  Psalm  89.  C.  M. 

1  Blest  are  the  souls  that  hear  and  know 

The  gospel's  joyful  sound  ; 
Peace  shall  attend  the  path  they  go, 
And  light  their  steps  surround. 

2  Their  joy  shall  bear  their  spirits  up 

Through  their  Redeemers  name  ;  i 

His  righteousness  exalts  their  hope, 
Nor  Satan  dares  condemn. 

3  The  Lord,  our  glory  and  defence, 

Strength  and  salvation  gives ; 
Israel,  thy  King  forever  reigns, 
Thy  God  forever  lives. 

191.  Psalm  19.  L.  P.  M. 

1  I  love  the  volume  of  thy  word  ; 
What  light  and  joy  those  leaves  afford 

To  souls  benighted  and  distressed  ! 
Thy  precepts  guide  my  doubtful  way, 
Thy  fear  forbids  my  feet  to  stray, 

Thy  promise  leads  my  heart  to  rest. 

2  From  the  discoveries  of  thy  law, 
The  perfect  rules  of  life  I  draw : 

These  are  my  study  and  delight ; 
Not  honey  so  invites  the  taste, 
Nor  gold,  that  has  the  furnace  passed, 

Appears  so  pleasing  to  the  sight. 

3  Who  knows  the  errors  of  his  thoughts? 
My  God  !  forgive  my  secret  faults, 

And  from  presumptuous  sins  restrain  ; 
Accept  my  poor  attempts  of  praise, 
That  I  have  read  thy  book  of  grace, 

And  book  of  nature  not  in  vain. 


192 


•  Isa.  55  :  10,  11.  H.    M. 

1  Mark  the  soft-falling  snow, 
And  the  descending  rain  ! 


100  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

To  heaven,  from  whence  it  fell, 

It  turns  not  back  again  ; 
But  waters  earth  through  every  pore, 
And  calls  forth  all  her  secret  store. 

2  Arrayed  in  beauteous  green 

The  hills  and  valleys  shine, 
And  man  and  beast  are  fed 

By  providence  divine : 
The  harvest  bows  its  golden  ears, 
The  copious  seed  of  future  years. 

3  "  So,"  saith  the  God  of  grace, 

"My  Gospel  shall  descend, 
Almighty  to  effect 

The  purpose  I  intend  ; 
Millions  of  souls  shall  feel  its  power, 
And  bear  it  down  to  millions  more." 

193.  C.  M. 

1  Laden  with  guilt,  and  full  of  fears, 

I  fly  to  thee,  my  Lord, 
And  not  a  glimpse  of  hope  appears, 
But  in  thy  written  word. 

2  This  volume  of  my  Father's  grace 

Does  all  my  grief  assuage  ; 
Here  I  behold  my  Saviour's  face 
Almost  in  every  page. 

3  This  is  the  field  where  hidden  lies, 

The  pearl  of  price  unknown  ; 
That  merchant  is  divinely  wise, 
Who  makes  the  pearl  his  own. 

4  This  is  the  judge  that  ends  the  strife, 

Where  wit  and  reason  fail; 
My  guide  to  everlasting  lite, 
*Throuo-h  all  this  ffloomy  vale. 


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5  Oh,  may  thy  counsels,  mighty  God ! 
My  roving  feet  command  ; 
Nor  I  forsake  the  happy  road, 
That  leads  to  thy  right  hand. 

194.  Is. 

1  Holy  Bible !  book  divine  ! 
Precious  treasure  !   thou  art  mine  : 
Mine  to  tell  me  whence  I  came ; 
Mine  to  tell  me  what  I  am  ; — 

2  Mine  to  chide  me  when  I  rove  ; 
Mine  to  show  a  Saviour's  love ; 
Mine  thou  art  to  guide  and  guard  ; 
Mine  to  punish  or  reward  ; — 

3  Mine  to  comfort  in  distress, 
If  the  Holy  Spirit  bless; 
Mine  to  show,  by  living  faith, 
Man  can  triumph  over  death  ; — 

4  Mine  to  tell  of  joys  to  come, 
And  the  rebel  sinner's  doom  ; 
Oh,  thou  holy  book  divine  ! 
Precious  treasure,  thou  art  mine ! 

1 95  .  2  Peter  1  :  21.  L.  M. 

1  'Twas  by  an  order  from  the  Lord 
The  ancient  prophets  spoke  his  word  ; 
His  Spirit  did  their  tongues  inspire, 

And  warmed  their  hearts  with  heavenly  fire. 

2  The  works  and  wonders  which  they  wrought 
Confirmed  the  messages  they  brought; 

The  prophet's  pen  succeeds  his  breath, 
To  save  the  holy  words  from  death. 

3  Great  God,  mine  eyes  with  pleasure  look 
On  the  dear  volume  of  thy  book  ; 
There  my  Redeemer's  face  I  see, 

And  read  his  name  who  died  for  me. 
9* 


102  THE    SCRIPTURES. 

198.  L.  M. 

1  God,  in  the  gospel  of  his  Son, 
Makes  his  eternal  counsels  known, 
Where  love  in  all  its  glory  shines, 
And  truth  is  drawn  in  fairest  lines. 

2  Here,  sinners  of  an  humble  frame 
May  taste  his  grace,  and  learn  his  name ; 
May  read,  in  characters  of  blood, 

The  wisdom,  power,  and  grace  of  God. 

3  Here,  faith  reveals,  to  mortal  eyes, 
A  brighter  world  beyond  the  skies ; 

Here,  shines  the  light  which  guides  our  way 
From  earth  to  realms  of  endless  day. 

4  Oh  !  grant  us  grace,  almighty  Lord  ! 
To  read  and  mark  thy  holy  word, 
Its  truths  with  meekness  to  receive, 
And  by  its  holy  precepts  live. 

197.  Psalm  19.  L.  M. 

1  The  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord ! 

In  every  star  thy  wisdom  shines ; 
But  when  our  eyes  behold  thy  word, 
We  read  thy  name  in  fairer  lines. 

2  The  rolling  sun,  the  changing  light, 

And  nights  and  days  thy  power  confess, 
But  the  blest  volume  thou  hast  writ, 
Reveals  thy  justice  and  thy  grace. 

3  Sun,  moon,  and  stars,  convey  thy  praise 

Round  the  whole  earth,  and  never  stand: 
So,  when  thy  truth  began  its  race, 
It  touched  and  glanced  on  every  land. 

4  Nor  shall  thy  spreading  gospel  rest, 

Till  through  the  world  thy  truth  has  run; 
Till  Christ  has  all  the  nations  blessed 
That  see  the  liffhf,  or  feel  the  sun. 


THE    SCRIPTURES.  103 

198.  Psalm  19.  L.  M. 

1  Great  Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise  ! 

Oh,  bless  the  world  with  heavenly  light ! 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise  : 

Thy  laws  are  pure,  thy  judgments  right. 

2  Thy  noblest  wonders  here  we  view, 

In  souls  renewed  and  sins  forgiven  : — 
Lord,  cleanse  my  sins,  my  soul  renew, 
And  make  thy  word  my  guide  to  heaven. 

199.  Psalm  19.  L.  Ma 

1  The  starry  firmament  on  high, 
And  all  the  glories  of  the  sky, 

Yet  shine  not  to  thy  praise,  O  Lord, 
So  brightly  as  thy  written  word. 

2  The  hopes  that  holy  word  supplies, 
Its  truths  divine  and  precepts  wise, 
In  each  a  heavenly  beam  I  see, 
And  every  beam  conducts  to  thee. 

3  Almighty  Lord,  the  sun  shall  fail, 
The  moon  forget  her  nightly  tale, 
And  deepest  silence  hush  on  high 
The  radiant  chorus  of  the  sky ; — 

4  But  fixed  for  everlasting  years, 
Unmoved,  amid  the  wreck  of  spheres, 
Thy  word  shall  shine  in  cloudless  day, 
When  heaven  and  earth  have  passed  away. 

■200.  L.  M, 

1  I  love  the  sacred  Book  of  God  ! 

No  other  can  its  place  supply ; 
It  points  me  to  his  own  abode  ; 

It  gives  me  wings,  and  bids  me  fly. 

2  Sweet  Book  !  in  thee  my  eyes  discern 

•  The  very  image  of  my  Lord ; 
From  thine  instructive  page  I  learn 
The  joys  his  presence  will  afford. 


104  THE    SCRIPTURES. 

3  In  thee  I  read  my  title  clear 

To  mansions  that  will  ne'er  decay  ; — 
Dear  Lord,  oh,  when  wilt  thou  appear, 
And  bear  thy  prisoner  away  ? 

4  While  I  am  here,  these  leaves  supply 

His  place,  and  tell  me  of  his  love ; 
I  read  with  faith's  discerning  eye, 
And  gain  a  glimpse  of  joys  above. 

5  I  know  in  them  the  Spirit  breathes 

To  animate  his  people  here  ; 
Oh,  may  these  truths  prove  life  to  all, 
Till  in  his  presence  we  appear ! 

201.  L.  M. 

1  Now  let  my  soul,  eternal  King, 
To  thee  its  grateful  tribute  bring  ; 
My  knee  with  humble  homage  bow, 
My  tongue  perform  its  solemn  vow. 

2  All  nature  sings  thy  boundless  love, 
In  worlds  below,  and  worlds  above  ; 
But  in  thy  blessed  word  I  trace 
Diviner  wonders  of  thy  grace. 

3  Here  what  delightful  truths  I  read  ! 
Here  I  behold  the  Saviour  bleed ; 
His  name  salutes  my  listening  ear, 
Revives  my  heart  and  checks  my  fear. 

4  Here  Jesus  bids  my  sorrows  cease, 
And  gives  my  laboring  conscience  peace ; 
Here  lifts  my  grateful  passions  high, 
And  points  to  mansions  in  the  sky. 

5  For  love  like  this,  oh,  let  my  song, 
Thro'  endless  years,  thy  praise  prolong; 
Let  distant  climes  thy  name  adore, 

Till  time  and  nature  are  no  more. 


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202.  L- M. 

1  Upon  the  Gospel's  sacred  page 

The  gathered  beams  of  ages  shine  ; 
And,  as  it  hastens,  every  age 

But  makes  its  brightness  more  divine. 

2  On  mightier  wing,  in  loftier  flight, 

From  year  to  year  does  knowledge  soar  ; 
And,  as  it  soars,  the  Gospel  light 
Becomes  effulgent  more  and  more. 

3  More  glorious  still,  as  centuries  roll, 

New  regions  blest,  new  powers  unfurled, 
Expanding  with  the  expanding  soul, 
Its  radiance  shall  o'erflow  the  world, — 

4  Flow  to  restore,  but  not  destroy  ; 

As  when  the  cloudless  lamp  of  day 
Pours  out  its  floods  of  light  and  joy, 
And  sweeps  the  lingering  mist  away. 

203.  Psalm  119.  C.   M. 

1  How  precious  is  the  book  divine, 

By  inspiration  given ! 
Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 

2  O'er  all  the  strait  and  narrow  way 

Its  radiant  beams  are  cast ; 

A  light  whose  never  weary  ray 

Grows  brightest  at  the  last. 

3  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts, 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tears  ; 
Life,  light,  and  joy  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

4  This  lamp,  through  all  the  tedious  night 

Of  life,  shall  guide  our  way, 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  day. 


106  THE     SCRIPTURES. 

204.  C.  M. 

1  Thou  lovely  Source  of  true  delight, 

Whom  1  unseen  adore  ! 
Unvail  thy  beauties  to  my  sight, 
That  I  may  love  thee  more. 

2  Thy  glory  o'er  creation  shines; 

But  in  thy  sacred  word, 
I  read  in  fairer,  brighter  lines, 
My  bleeding,  dying  Lord. 

3  'Tis  here,  whene'er  my  comforts  droop, 

And  sins  and  sorrows  rise, 
Thy  love  with  cheerful  beams  of  hope, 
My  fainting  heart  supplies. 

4  Jesus,  my  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Light, 

Oh  !  come  with  blissful  ray  ; 
Break  radiant  thro'  the  shades  of  night, 
And  chase  my  fears  away. 

5  Then  shall  my  soul  with  rapture  trace 

The  wonders  of  thy  love  ; 
But  the  full  glories  of  thy  face 
Are  only  known  above. 

205.  Psalm  119.  C.  M. 

1  How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts, 

And  guard  their  lives  from  sin  ? 
Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  imparts 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 

2  When  once  it  enters  to  the  mind, 

It  spreads  such  light  abroad, 
The  meanest  souls  instruction  find, 
And  raise  their  thoughts  to  God. 

3  'T  is  like  the  sun,  a  heavenly  light, 

That  guides  us  all  the  day  ; 
And,  through  the  dangers  of  the  night, 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 


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4  Thy  precepts  make  me  truly  wise; 

I  hate  the  sinner's  road  ; 
I  hate  my  own  vain  thoughts  that  rise, 
But  love  thy  law,  my  God  ! 

5  Thy  word  is  everlasting  truth  ; 

How  pure  is  every  page  ! 
That  holy  book  shall  guide  our  youth, 
And  well  support  our  age. 

S06.  0.  II. 

1  Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  word 

What  endless  glory  shines ! 
Forever  be  thy  name  adored, 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here  may  the  wretched  sons  of  want 

Exhaustless  riches  find ; 
Riches  above  what  earth  can  grant, 
And  lasting  as  the  mind. 

3  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heavenly  peace  around, 
And  life  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

4  Oh,  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light. 

5  Divine  Instructor,  gracious  Lord, 

Be  thou  forever  near; 
Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word, 
And  view  my  Saviour  there. 

£07.  Psalm  119.  C.  M. 

1  Oh,  how  I  love  thy  holy  law  ! 
'T  is  daily  my  delight : 
And  thence  my  meditations  draw 
Divine  advice  by  night. 


108  THE    SCRIPTURES. 

,2  My  waking  eyes  prevent  the  day 
To  meditate  thy  word  ; 
My  soul  with  longing  melts  away 
To  hear  thy  gospel,  Lord. 

3  How  doth  thy  word  my  heart  engage ! 

How  well  employ  my  tongue  ! 
And  in  my  tiresome  pilgrimage 
Yields  me  a  heavenly  song. 

4  When  nature  sinks,  and  spirits  droop, 

Thy  promises  of  grace 
Are  pillars  to  support  my  hope, 
And  there  I  write  thy  praise. 

208.  Psalm  119.  C.E 

1  The  Spirit  breathes  upon  the  word, 

And  brings  the  truth  to  sight ; 
Precepts  and  promises  afford 
A  sanctifying  light. 

2  A  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page, 

Majestic,  like  the  sun ; 
It  gives  a  light  to  every  age ; — 
It  gives,  but  borrows  none. 

3  The  hand,  that  gave  it,  still  supplies 

The  gracious  light  and  heat ; 
Its  truths  upon  the  nations  rise, — 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 

4  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  thine, 

For  such  a  bright  display, 
As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine 
With  beams  of  heavenly  day. 

5  My  soul  rejoices  to  pursue 

The  steps  of  him  I  love, 
Till  glory  breaks  upon  my  view, 
In  brighter  worlds  above. 


GOD.  109 

209.  Trimtj.  L.  M. 

1  Father  of  heaven,  whose  love  profound 
A  ransom  for  our  souls  hath  found, 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend ; 

To  us  thy  pardoning  love  extend. 

2  Almighty  Son — incarnate  "Word — 
Our  Prophet,  Priest,  Redeemer,  Lord! 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend  ; 
To  us  thy  saving  grace  extend. 

3  Eternal  Spirit  I  by  whose  breath 

The  soul  is  raised  from  sin  and  death, — - 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend ; 
To  us  thy  quickening  power  extend. 

4  Jehovah  !  — Father,  Spirit,  Son  ! — 
Mysterious  Godhead — Three  in  One  ! 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend  ; 
Grace,  pardon,  life  to  us  extend. 

210.  TJnsearchableness.— Job  11  :  7,  L.  M. 

1  With  deepest  reverence  at  thy  throne, 
Jehovah,  peerless  and  unknown  ! 

Our  feeble  spirits  strive,  in  vain, 

A  glimpse  of  thee,  great  God !  to  gain. 

2  Who,  by  the  closest  search,  can  find 
The  eternal,  uncreated  mind  \ 

Nor  men,  nor  angels  can  explore 

Thy  heights  of  love,  thy  depths  of  power. 

3  That  power  we  trace  on  every  side  : 
Oh  !  may  thy  wisdom  be  our  guide  ! 
And  while  we  live,  and  when  we  die, 
May  thine  almighty  love  be  nigh. 

211.  Faithfulness.  L,  M. 

1   Oh,  for  a  strong,  a  lasting  faith. 
To  credit  what  the  Almighty  saith  ! 
T'  embrace  the  message  of  his  Son, 
And  call  the  joys  of  heaven  our  own. 


110  GOD. 

2  Then,  should  the  earth's  foundations  shake, 
And  all  the  wheels  of  uature  break, 
Our  steady  souls  shall  fear  no  more 
Than  solid  rocks  when  billows  roar. 

j£  1  2  •  Omniscience.—  Psalm  139.  L.    M. 

1  Lord,  thou  hast  searched  and  seen  me  through ; 
Thine  eye  commands,  with  piercing  view, 

My  rising  and  my  resting  hours, 

My  heart  and  flesh  with  all  their  powers. 

2  My  thoughts,  before  they  are  my  own, 
Are  to  my  God  distinctly  known ; 

He  knows  the  words  I  mean  to  speak, 
Ere  from  my  opening  lips  they  break. 

3  Within  thy  circling  power  I  stand  ; 
On  every  side  I  find  thy  hand  : 
Awake,  asleep,  at  home,  abroad, 

I  am  surrounded  still  with  God. 

4  Amazing  knowledge,  vast  and  great ! 
What  large  extent !   what  lofty  height ! 
My  soul,  with  all  tli3  powers  I  boast, 

Is  in  the  boundless  prospect  lost. 

5  Oh!  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 
Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest, 

Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 
Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there. 

213.  Unsearchableness.-Job  11  •.  7,  8.  L.  M. 

1  What  finite  power,  with  ceaseless  toil, 

Can  fathom  the  eternal  Mind  ? 
Or  who  the  almighty  Three  in  One 
By  searching,  to  perfection  find  ? 

2  Angels  and  men  in  vain  may  raise, 

Harmonious,  their  adoring  songs ; 
The  laboring  tho't  sinks  down,  opprcst, 
And  praises  die  upon  their  tongues. 


GOD.  Ill 

3  Yet  would  I  lift  my  trembling  voice, 
A  portion  of  his  ways  to  sing  ; 
And  mingling  with  his  meanest  works, 
My  humble,  grateful  tribute  bring. 

214.  Trinity.  L.    M. 

1  O  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  ! 

Bright  in  thy  deeds  and  in  thy  name, 
Forever  be  thy  name  adored, 

Thy  glories  let  the  world  proclaim  ! 

2  0  Jesus  !   Lamb  once  crucified 

To  take  our  load  of  sins  away, 
Thine  be  the  hymn  that  rolls  its  tide 
Along  the  realms  of  upper  day  ! 

3  0  Holy  Spirit  1  from  above, 

In  streams  of  light  and  glory  given, 
Thou  source  of  ecstasy  and  love, 

Thy  praises  ring  thro'  earth  and  heav'n  ! 

4  0  God  Triune  !  to  thee  we  owe 

Our  every  thought,  our  every  song ; 
And  ever  may  thy  praises  flow 

From  saint  and  seraph's  burning  tongue  ! 

^Ie5.  Sovereignty.—  Rom.  9  :  £0.  L.    M. 

1  May  not  the  sovereign  Lord  on  high 

Dispense  his  favors  as  he  will, 
Choose  some  to  life,  while  others  die, 
And  yet  be  just  and  gracious  still  \ 

2  What  if  he  means  to  show  his  grace, 

And  his  electing  love  employs 
To  mark  out  some  of  mortal  race, 
Aud  form  them  fit  for  heavenly  joys  ? 

3  Shall  man  reply  against  the  Lord, 

And  call  his  Maker's  ways  unjust, 
The  thunder  of  whose  dreadful  word 
Can  crush  a  thousand  worlds  to  dust ! 


112  GOD, 

4  But,  0  my  soul  !  if  truth  so  bright 

Should  dazzle  and  confound  thy  sight, 
Yet  still  his  written  will  obey, 
And  wait  the  great  decisive  day. 

216,  Long-suffering.— Luke  13  ;  6.  L.  M. 

1  God  of  my  life,  to  thee  belong 
The  grateful  heart,  the  joyful  song; 
Touched  by  thy  love,  each  tuneful  chord 
Resounds  the  goodness  of  the  Lord. 

2  Yet  why,  dear  Lord,  this  tender  care  ? 
Why  doth  thy  hand  so  kindly  rear 

A  useless  cumberer  of  the  ground, 
On  which  so  little  fruit  is  found  ? 

3  Still  let  the  barren  fig-tree  stand, 
Upheld  and  fostered  by  thy  hand  ; 
And  let  its  fruit  and  verdure  be 

A  grateful  tribute,  Lord,  to  thee. 

2 1  7  .  Glory.-Psalm  104  :  2.  L.  M. 

1  Come,  O  my  soul  !  in  sacred  lays 
Attempt  thy  great  Creator's  praise  : 
But,  oh,  what  tongue  can  speak  his  fame  ? 
What  mortal  verse  can  reach  the  theme? 

2  Enthroned  amid  the  radiant  spheres, 
He  glory  like  a  garment  wears ; 

To  form  a  robe  of  light  divine, 

Ten  thousand  suns  around  him  shine. 

3  In  all  our  Maker's  grand  designs, 
Almighty  power  with  wisdom  shines; 
His  works,  thro'  all  this  wondrous  frame, 
Declare  the  glory  of  his  name. 

4  Raised  on  devotion's  lofty  wing, 
Do  thou,  my  soul,  his  glories  sing; 
And  let  his  praise  employ  thy  tongue, 
Till  listening  worlds  shall  join  the  song ! 


GOD.  113 

218.  Majesty  .-Psalm  68.  L.  M. 

1  Kingdoms  and  thrones  to  God  belong; 
Crown  him,  ye  nations,  in  your  song ; 
His  wondrous  names  and  pow'rs  rehearse ; 
His  honors  shall  enrich  your  verse. 

2  He  shakes  the  heavens  with  loud  alarms; 
How  terrible  is  God  in  arms ! 

In  Israel  are  his  mercies  known; 
Israel  is  his  peculiar  throne. 

3  Proclaim  him  King,  pronounce  hi  m  blest ; 
He 's  your  defence,  your  joy,  your  rest ; 
When  terrors  rise,  and  nations  faint, 
God  is  the  strength  of  every  saint. 

219.  Omnipresence.  L.  M. 

1  Thou,  Lord,  who  rear'st  the  mountain's  height, 
And  mak'st  the  cliffs  with  sunshine  bright, 
Oh,  grant  that  we  may  own  thy  hand 

No  less  in  every  grain  of  sand ! 

2  With  forests  huge,  of  dateless  time, 
Thy  will  has  hung  each  peak  sublime ; 
But  withered  leaves  beneath  the  tree 
Have  tongues  that  tell  as  loud  of  thee. 

3  Teach  us  that  not  a  leaf  can  grow 
Till  life  from  thee  within  it  flow ; 
That  not  a  grain  of  dust  can  be, 
O  Fount  of  being,  save  by  thee  ! 

220.  Mystery. -Psalm  46:  10.  L.  M. 

1  Wait,  0  my  soul !  thy  Maker's  will ; 
Tumultuous  passions,  all  be  still ! 
Nor  let  a  murmuring;  thought  arise  ; 
His  ways  are  just,  his  counsels  wise. 

2  He  in  the  thickest  darkness  dwells, 
Performs  his  work,  the  cause  conceals  ; 
But,  though  his  methods  are  unknown, 
Judgment  and  truth  support  his  throne. 

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114  GOD. 

3  In  heaven,  and  earth,  and  air,  and  seas, 
He  executes  his  firm  decrees ; 

And  by  his  saints  it  stands  confessed, 
That  what  he  does  is  ever  best. 

4  Wait,  then,  my  soul  !  submissive  wait, 
Prostrate  before  his  awful  seat ; 
And,  'mid  the  terrors  of  his  rod, 
Trust  in  a  wise  and  gracious  God. 

221.  Incomprehensibleness.  L.  M. 

1  Lord,  how  mysterious  are  thy  ways  ? 
How  blind  are  we  !  how  mean  our  praise  I 
Thy  steps,  can  mortal  eyes  explore  ? 

'Tis  ours  to  wonder  and  adore. 

2  Great  God !  I  would  not  ask  to  see 
What  iu  my  coming  life  shall  be ; 
Enough  for  me  if  love  divine, 

At  length  through  every  cloud  shall  shine. 

3  Are  darkness  and  distress  my  share? 
Then  let  me  trust  thy  guardian  care  ;• 
If  light  and  bliss  attend  my  days, 
Then  let  my  future  hours  be  praise. 

4  Yet  this  my  soul  desires  to  know, 
Be  this  my  only  wish  below, 

That  Christ  be  mine  ; — this  great  request 
Grant,  bounteous  God,  and  I  am  blest ! 

222.  Perfections.— Ps.  103.  L.  M. 

1  The  Lord  !  how  wondrous  are  his  ways  ! 
How  firm  his  truth  !  how  large  his  grace ! 
He  takes  his  mercy  for  his  throne, 

And  thence  he  makes  his  glories  known. 

2  Not  half  so  high  his  power  hath  spread 
The  starry  heavens  above  our  head, 

As  his  rich  love  exceeds  our  praise, 
Exceeds  the  highest  hopes  we  raise. 


GOD.  115 

3  Not  half  so  far  has  nature  placed 
The  rising  morning  from  the  west, 
As  his  forgiving  grace  removes 
The  daily  guilt  of  those  he  loves. 

4  How  slowly  cloth  his  wrath  arise  ! 
On  swifter  wings  salvation  flies  : 
Or,  if  he  lets  his  anger  burn, 
How  soon  his  frowns  to  pity  turn ! 

5  His  everlasting  love  is  sure 

To  all  his  saints,  and  shall  endure ; 
From  age  to  age  his  truth  shall  reign, 
Nor  children's  children  hope  in  vain. 

jl^S.  Omnipresence.— Psalm  81 :  11.  L.  M. 

1  Lord  of  all  being;  throned  afar, 
Thy  glory  flames  from  sun  and  star ; 
Centre  and  soul  of  every  sphere, 
Yet  to  each  loving  heart  how  near ! 

2  Sun  of  our  life,  thy  quickening  ray 
Sheds  on  our  path  the  glow  of  day ; 
Star  of  our  hope,  thy  softened  light 
Cheers  the  long  watches  of  the  night. 

3  Our  midnight  is  thy  smile  withdrawn; 
Our  noontide  is  thy  gracious  dawn ; 
Our  rainbow  arch  thy  mercy's  sign  ; 
All,  save  the  clouds  of  sin,  are  thine ! 

4  Lord  of  all  life,  below,  above, 

Whose  light  is  truth,  wh  )se  warmth  is  love, 
Before  thy  ever-blazing  throne 
We  ask  no  lustre  of  our  own. 

5  Grant  us  thy  truth  to  make  us  free, 
And  kindling  hearts  that  burn  for  thee, 
Till  all  thy  living  altars  claim 

One  holy  light,  one  heavenly  flame  ! 


116  GOD. 

224.  Providence.  C.    M.,   D. 

1  While  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power  ! 

Be  my  vain  wishes  stilled  ; 

And  may  this  consecrated  hour 

"With  better  hopes  be  filled  ! 

2  Thy  love  the  power  of  thought  bestowed; 

To  thee  my  thoughts  would  soar  : 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flowed  ; 
That  mercy  I  adore. 

3  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see  ! 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  more  dear, 
Because  conferred  by  thee. 

4  In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

In  every  pain  I  bear, 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 
Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

5  "When  gladness  wings  my  favored  hour, 

Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill  ; 
Resigned,  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower, 
My  soul  shall  meet  thy  will. 

6  My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear, 

The  gathering  storm  shall  see  ; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear; 
That  heart  will  rest  on  thee. 


225.  Providence-  C.  M.,  D. 

1  "When  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God  ! 

My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I  'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

2  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 

My  daily  thanks  employ  ; 
Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart, 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 


GOD.  11 


3  Through  every  period  of  my  life, 

Thy  goodness  I  \1  pursue  ; 
Arid  after  death,  in  distant  worlds, 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 

4  Through  all  eternity,  to  thee 

A  joyful  song  I'll  raise  : 

But  oh  !  eternity  's  too  short 

To  utter  all  thy  praise ! 


226.  Beneficence.  C.   M..  D. 

1  When  morning's  first  and  hallowed  ray 

Breaks,  with  its  trembling  light, 
To  chase  the  pearly  dews  away. 
Bright  tear-drops  of  the  night — 

2  My  heart,  0  Lord  !  forgets  to  rove, 

But  rises  gladly  free, 
On  wings  of  everlasting  love, 
And  rinds  its  home  in  thee. 


3  When  evening's  silent  shades  descend, 

And  nature  sinks  to  rest, 
Still,  to  my  Father  and  my  Friend, 
My  wishes  are  addressed. 

4  Though  tears  may  dim  my  hours  of  joy, 

And  bid  my  pleasures  flee, 
Thou  reign'st  where  grief  cannot  annoy  ; 
I  will  be  glad  in  thee. 

5  And  ev'n  when  midnight's solemn  gloom 

Above,  around  is  spread. 
Sweet  dreams  of  everlasting  bloom 
Are  hovering  o'er  my  head. 

6  I  dream  of  that  fair  land.  0  Lord! 

Where  all  thy  saints  shall  be  ; 
I  wake  to  lean  upon  thy  word, 
And  still  delight  in  thee. 


118  cod. 

227.  ^  Nature.  C.   M.,  D. 

1  God,  in  the  high  and  holy  place, 

Looks  down  upon  the  spheres ; 
Yet  in  his  providence  and  grace, 
To  every  eye  appears. 

2  He  bows  the  heavens;  the  mountains  stand 

A  highway  for  our  God  ; 
He  walks  amid  the  desert  land ; 
'T  is  Eden  where  he  trod. 

3  The  forests  in  his  strength  rejoice; 

Hark  !  on  the  evening  breeze, 
As  once  of  old,  Jehovah's  voice 
Is  heard  among  the  trees. 

4  In  every  stream  his  bounty  flows, 

Diffusing  joy  and  wealth  ; 
In  every  breeze  his  Spirit  blows, — 
The  breath  of  life  and  health. 

5  His  blessings  fall  in  plenteous  showers 

Upon  the  lap  of  earth, 
That  teems  with  foliage,  fruits,  and  flowers, 
And  rings  with  infant  mirth. 

6  If  God  hath  made  this  world  so  fair, 

Where  sin  and  death  abound ; 
How  beautiful,  beyond  compare, 
Will  Paradise  be  found ! 


228.  "Our  Father."  C.  M.}  D 

1  Father  of  mercies  !  God  of  love  ! 

My  Father  and  my  God  ! 
I'll  sing  the  honors  of  thy  name, 
And  spread  thy  praise  abroad. 

2  In  every  period  of  my  life 

Thy  thoughts  of  love  appear ; 
Thy  mercies  gild  each  transient  scene, 
And  crown  each  passing  year. 


GOD.  119 

3  In  all  thy  mercies,  may  my  soul 

A  Father's  bounty  see  ; 
Nor  let  the  gifts  thy  grace  bestows 
Estrange  my  heart  from  thee. 

4  Teach  me,  in  times  of  deep  distress, 

To  own  thy  hand,  0  God ! 
And  in  submissive  silence  learn 
The  lessons  of  thy  rod. 

5  Through  every  period  of  my  life, 

Each  bright,  each  clouded  scene, 
Give  me  a  meek  and  humble  mind, 
Still  equal  and  serene. 

6  Then  may  I  close  my  eyes  in  death, 

Redeemed  from  anxious  fear  ; 
For  death  itself,  my  God,  is  life, 
If  thou  art  with  me  there. 


229.  Watchful  Care.-Psalm  107-  C.  M.j  D. 

1  How  are  thy  servants  blest,  0  Lord  1 

How  sure  is  their  defence  ! 

Eternal  wisdom  is  their  guide, 

Their  help,  omnipotence. 

2  In  foreign  realms,  and  lands  remote, 

Supported  by  thy  care, 
Through  burning  climes  they  pass  unhurt, 
And  breathe  in  tainted  air. 

3  "When  by  the  dreadful  tempest  borne 

High  on  the  broken  wave, 
They  know  thou  art  not  slow  to  hear, 
Nor  impotent  to  save. 

4  The  storm  is  laid,  the  winds  retire, 

Obedient  to  thy  will ; 
The  sea,  that  roars  at  thy  command, 
At  thy  command  is  still. 


120  GOD. 

5  In  midst  of  clangers,  fears,  and  deaths, 

Thy  goodness  we  'II  adore  ; 
We'll  praise  thee  for  thy  mercies  past, 
And  humbly  hope  for  more. 

6  Our  life,  while  thou  preserv'st  that  life, 

Thy  sacrifice  shall  be; 
And  death,  when  death  shall  be  our  lot, 
Shall  join  our  souls  to  thee. 

230.  Almighty  Power.  C.  M 

1  The  Lord,  our  God,  is  full  of  might, 

The  winds  obey  his  will ; 
He  speaks, — and,  in  his  heavenly  height, 
The  rolling  sun  stands  still. 

2  Rebel,  ye  waves,  and  o'er  the  land 

With  threatening  aspect  roar  ; 
The  Lord  uplifts  his  awful  hand, 
And  chains  you  to  the  shore. 

3  Howl,  winds  of  night,  your  force  combine ; 

Without  his  high  behest, 
Ye  shall  not,  in  the  mountain  pine, 
Disturb  the  sparrow's  nest. 

4  His  voice  sublime  is  heard  afar, 

In  distant  peals  it  dies  ; 
He  yokes  the  whirlwind  to  his  car, 
And  sweeps  the  howling  skies. 

5  Ye  nations,  bend — in  reverence  bend; 

Ye  monarchs,  wait  his  nod, 
And  bid  the  choral  song  ascend 
To  celebrate  your  God. 

23  1  •  Omnipotence.-Isaiah  12  :  4.  C.  M. 

1  The  Lord,  how  fearful  is  his  name  ! 
How  wide  is  his  command  ! 
Nature,  with  all  her  moving  frame. 
Rests  on  his  mighty  hand. 


GOD.  121 

2  Immortal  glory  forms  his  throne, 

And  light  his  awful  robe  ; 
While  with  a  smile,  or  with  a  frown, 
He  manages  the  globe. 

3  A  word  of  his  almighty  breath 

Can  swell  or  sink  the  seas  ; 
Build  the  vast  empires  of  the  earth, 
Or  break  them  as  he  please. 

4  On  angels,  with  unbailed  face 

His  glory  beams  above  ; 
On  men,  he  looks  with  softest  grace, 
And  takes  his  title,  Love. 

232.  Providence.  C.  M. 

1  Keep  silence,  all  created  things  ! 

And  wait  your  Maker's  nod  ; 
My  soul  stands  trembling,  while  she  sings 
The  honors  of  her  GocL 

2  Life,  death,  and  hell,  and  worlds  unknown, 

Hang  on  his  firm  decree ; 
He  sits  on  no  precarious  throne, 
ISTor  borrows  leave  to  be. 

3  His  providence  unfolds  the  book, 

And  makes  his  counsels  shine; 
Each  opening  leaf,  and  every  stroke, 
Fulfills  some  deep  design. 

4  My  God  !  I  would  not  long  to  see 

My  fate,  with  curious  eyes — 
"What  gloomy  lines  are  writ  for  me, 
Or  what  bright  scenes  may  rise. 

5  In  thy  fair  book  of  life  and  grace, 

Oh  !  may  I  find  my  name 
Itecorded  in  some  humble  place, 
Beneath  my  Lord,  the  Lamb. 
11 


122  GOD. 

233.  Eternity.  C.  M. 

1  Great  God  !  how  infinite  art  thou  ! 

What  worthless  worms  are  we  ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 

2  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 

Ere  seas  or  stars  were  made  : 
Thou  art  the  ever-living  God, 
Were  all  the  nations  dead. 

3  Eternity,  with  all  its  years, 

Stands  present  in  thy  view  ;' 
To  thee  there  's  nothing  old  appears — 
Great  God !  there  's  nothing  new. 

4  Our  lives  thro'  various  scenes  are  drawrn, 

And  vexed  with  trifling  cares ; 
While  thine  eternal  thought  moves  on 
Thine  undisturbed  affairs. 

5  Great  God  !  how  infinite  art  thou  ! 

What  worthless  worms  are  we  ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 

234.  Majesty.  C.  M. 

1  O  God  !  we  praise  thee,  and  confess 

That  thou  the  only  Lord 

And  everlasting  Father  art, 

By  all  the  earth  adored. 

2  To  thee,  all  angels  cry  aloud  ; 

To  thee  the  powers  on  high, 
Both  cherubim  and  seraphim, 
Continually  do  cry  : — 

3  O  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

Whom  heavenly  hosts  obey, 
The  world  is  with  the  glory  filled 
Of  thy  majestic  sway  I 


GOD.  123 

4  The  apostles'  glorious  company, 

And  prophets  crowned  with  light, 
Wi:h  all  the  martyrs'  noble  host, 
Thy  constant  praise  recite. 

5  The  holy  church  throughout  the  world, 

O  Lord,  confesses  thee, 
That  thou  tli'  eternal  Father  art, 
Of  boundless  majesty. 

285.  In  the  Universe.  C.   M. 

1  Eternal  Wisdom  !  thee  we  praise, 

Thee  the  creation  sings  ; 
With  thy  loved  name,  rocks,  hills,  and  seas, 
And  heaven's  high  palace  rings. 

2  How  wide  thy  hand  hath  spread  the  sky  ! 

IIow  glorious  to  behold  ! 
Tinged  with  a  blue  of  heavenly  dye, 
And  starred  with  sparkling  gold. 

3  Infinite  strength,  and  equal  skill, 

Shine  through  the  worlds  abroad, 
Onr  souls  with  vast  amazement  fill, 
And  speak  the  builder,  God. 

4  But  still  the  wonders  of  thy  grace 

Onr  softer  passions  move  ; 
Pity  divine  in  Jesus'  face 
We  see,  adore,  and  love. 

236.  Faithfulness.  C.  M. 

1  Begin,  my  tongue,  some  heavenly  theme, 

And  speak  some  boundless  thing ; 
The  mighty  works,  or  mightier  name, 
Of  our  eternal  King. 

2  Tell  of  his  wondrous  faithfulness, 

And  sound  his  power  abroad ; 
Sing  the  sweet  promise  of  his  grace, 
And  the  performing  God. 


124  GOD. 

3  His  very  -word  of  grace  is  strong, 

As  that  which  built  the  skies  ; 
The  voice  that  rolls  the  stars  along 
Speaks  all  the  promises. 

4  Oh,  might  I  hear  thy  heavenly  tongue 

But  whisper,  "  Thou  art  mine  !" 
Those  gentle  words  should  raise  my  song 
To  notes  almost  divine. 


237,  Providence.  C.  M. 

1  God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 

His  wonders  to  perform  ; 
He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never-failing  skill, 
He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs, 
And  works  his  sovereign  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take ! 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread, 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  will  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace  ; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour ; 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  his  work  in  vain  ; 
God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 


GOD.  125 

238.  Lord  of  All.  C.  M. 

1  The  Lord  our  God  is  Lord  of  all ; 

His  station  who  can  find  \ 
I  hear  him  in  the  waterfall ; 

I  hear  him  in  the  wind. 

2  If  in  the  gloom  of  night  I  shroud, 

His  face  I  cannot  fly  ; 

I  see  him  in  the  evening  cloud, 
And  in  the  morning  sky. 

3  He  smiles,  we  live  !  he  frowns,  we  die  ! 

We  hang  upon  his  word  ; 
He  rears  his  mighty  arm  on  high, 
We  fall  before  his  sword. 

4  He  bids  his  gales  the  fields  deform; 

Then,  when  his  thunders  cease, 
He  paints  his  rainbow  on  the  storm, 

And  lulls  the  winds  to  peace. 

239.  Holiness.-Psaira  111  ;  0.  CM. 

1  Holy  and  reverend  is  the  name 

Of  our  eternal  King  ; 
Thrice  holy  Lord  !   the  angels  cry  ; 
Thrice  holy  !  let  us  sing. 

2  The  deepest  reverence  of  the  mind, 

Pay,  O  my  soul !  to  God  ; 
Lift  with  thy  hands  a  holy  heart 
To  his  sublime  abode. 

3  With  sacred  awe  pronounce  his  name, 

Whom  words  nor  thoughts  can  reach  ; 
A  broken  heart  shall  please  him  more 
Than  the  best  forms  of  speech. 

4  Thou  holy  God  !    preserve  our  souls 

From  all  pollution  free  ; 
The  pure  in  heart  are  thy  delight, 
And  they  thy  face  shall  see. 
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126  GOD. 

240.  Perfections.— Psalm  77  :  H-14.  C.  M. 

1  I  sing  th'  almighty  power  of  God, 

That  made  the  mountains  rise, 
That  spread  the  flowing  seas  abroad, 
And  built  the  lofty  skies. 

2  I  sing  the  wisdom  that  ordained 

The  sun  to  rule  the  day  ; 
The  moon  shines  full  at  his  command, 
And  all  the  stars  obey. 

3  I  sing  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 

That  filled  the  earth  with  food ; 
He  formed  the  creatures  with  his  word, 
And  then  pronounced  them  good. 

4  Lord !  how  thy  wonders  are  displayed 

AVhere'er  I  turn  mine  eye! 
If  I  survey  the  ground  I  tread, 
Or  gaze  upon  the  sky  ! 

5  There  's  not  a  plant  or  flower  below 

But  makes  thy  glories  known  ; 
And  clouds  arise,  and  tempests  blow, 
By  order  from  thy  throne. 

6  Creatures  that  borrow  life  from  thee 

Are  subject  to  thy  care  ; 
There's  not  a  place  where  we  can  flee, 
But  God  is  present  there. 

241 .  In  the  Winds.— Isaiah  27  :  8.  L.  M. 

1  Great  Ruler  of  all  nature's  frame ! 

We  own  thy  power  divine  ; 
We  hear  thy  breath  in  every  storm, 
For  all  the  winds  are  thine. 

2  Wide  as  they  sweep  their  sounding  way, 

They  work  thy  sovereign  will ; 
And,  awed  by  thy  majestic  voice, 
Confusion  shall  be  still. 


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3  Thy  mercy  tempers  every  blast 

To  them  that  seek  thy  face, 
And  mingles  with  the  tempest's  roar 
The  whispers  of  thy  grace. 

4  Those  gentle  whispers  let  me  hear, 

Till  all  the  tumult  cease ; 
And  gales  of  Paradise  shall  lull 
My  weary  soul  to  peace. 

242.  Love.-l  John  4 -.  8.  C.  M. 

1  Come,  ye  that  know  and  fear  the  Lord, 

And  raise  your  thoughts  above : 
Let  every  heart  and  voice  accord, 
To  sing  that  "  God  is  love." 

2  This  precious  truth  his  word  declares, 

And  all  his  mercies  prove  ; 
Jesus,  the  gift;  of  gifts,  appears, 
To  show  that  "  God  is  love." 

3  Behold  his  patience,  bearing  long 

With  those  who  from  him  rove ; 
Till  mighty  grace  their  hearts  subdues, 
To  teach  them — "  God  is  love." 

4  Oh,  may  we  all,  while  here  below, 

This  best  of  blessings  prove ; 
Till  warmer  hearts,  in  brighter  worlds, 


243.  Grace.—  Isaiah  61  :  IX  C.   M. 

1  Awake,  my  heart,  arise,  my  tongue, 

Prepare  a  tuneful  voice ; 
In  God,  the  life  of  all  my  joys, 
Aloud  will  I  rejoice. 

2  'Tis  he  adorned  my  naked  soul, 

And  made  salvation  mine ; 
Upon  a  poor  polluted  worm 
He  makes  his  graces  shine. 


128  GOD. 

3  And,  lest  the  shadow  of  a  spot 

Should  on  my  soul  be  found, 
He  took  the  robe  the  Saviour  wrought, 
And  cast  it  all  around. 

4  How  far  this  heavenly  robe  exceeds 

What  earthly  princes  wear  ! 
These  ornaments,  how  bright  they  shine ! 
How  white  the  garments  are ! 

5  The  Spirit  wrought  my  faith,  and  love, 

And  hope,  and  every  grace : 
But  Jesus  spent  his  life  to  work 
The  robe  of  righteousness. 

6  Strangely,  my  soul,  art  thou  arrayed, 

By  the  great  sacred  Three  ! 
In  sweetest  harmony  of  praise, 
Let  all  thy  powers  agree. 

244»  Mercy.— Psalm  136-  C.  M. 

1  What  shall  I  render  to  my  God, 

For  all  his  kindness  shown  ? 
My  feet  shall  visit  thine  abode, 
My  songs  address  thy  throne. 

2  Among  the  saints  that  fill  thy  house, 

My  offering  shall  be  paid  ; 
There  shall  my  zeal  perform  the  vows 
My  soul  in  anguish  made. 

S  How  much  is  mercy  thy  delight, 
Thou  ever-blessed  God  ! 
How  dear  thy  servants  in  thy  sight — 
How  precious  is  their  blood  ! 

4  How  happy  all  thy  servants  are  ! 
How  great  thy  grace  to  me  ! 
My  life,  which  thou  hast  made  thy  care, 
Lord !  I  devote  to  thee. 


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245 •  Omnipresence.— Ps.  1S9.  C.  M. 

1  In  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee, 

In  vain  my  soul  would  try 
To  shun  thy  presence,  Lord,  or  flee 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 

2  Thine  all-surrounding  sight  surveys 

My  rising  and  my  rest,  .  r 

My  public  walks,  my  private  ways, 
And  secrets  of  my  breast. 

3  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  the  Lord, 

Before  they  're  formed  within  ; 
And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word, 
lie  knows  the  sense  I  mean. 

4  Oh,  wondrous  knowledge,  deep  and  high ! 

Where  can  a  creature  hide  ? 
Within  thy  circling  arms  I  lie, 
Enclosed  on  every  side. 

5  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  still, 

And  like  a  bulwark  prove, 

To  guard  my  soul  from  every  ill, 

Secured  by  sovereign  love. 

5^40.  Omniscience.— Ps.  139.  C.  M„ 

1  Jehovah  God  !  thy  gracious  power 

On  every  hand  we  see  ; 
Oh,  may  the  blessings  of  each  hour 
Lead  all  our  thoughts  to  thee. 

2  If,  on  the  wings  of  morn,  we  speed 

To  earth's  remotest  bound, 
Thy  right  hand  will  our  footsteps  lead, 
Thine  arm  our  path  surround. 

3  Thy  power  is  in  the  ocean  deeps 

And  reaches  to  the  skies  ; 
Thine  eye  of  mercy  never  sleeps 
Thy  goodness  never  dies. 


130  GOD. 

4  From  morn  till  noon,  till  latest  eve, 

The  hand  of  God  we  see  ; 
And  all  the  blessings  we  receive, 
Ceaseless  proceed  from  thee. 

5  In  all  the  varying  scenes  of  time, 

On  thee  our  hopes  depend  ; 
In  every  age,  in  every  clime, 
Our  Father  and  our  Friend. 

247.  Mystery.— 1  Cor.    13  :  12.  C.  M. 

1  Thy  way,  0  Lord,  is  in  the  sea ; 

Thy  paths  I  cannot  trace, 
Nor  comprehend  the  mystery 
Of  thine  uubounded  grace. 

2  As,  through  a  glass,  I  dimly  see 

The  wonders  of  thy  love  ; 
How  little  do  I  know  of  thee, 
Or  of  the  joys  above  ! 

3  'T  is  but  in  part  I  know  thy  will ; 

I  bless  thee  for  the  sight : 
When  will  thy  love  the  rest  reveal, 
In  glory's  clearer  light  ? 

4  With  rapture  shall  I  then  survey 

Thy  providence  and  grace ; 

And  spend  an  everlasting  day 

In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

£48.  Etemity.-Ps.  90.  C.  M. 

1  O  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 
And  our  eternal  home  ! 

2  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 

Or  earth  received  her  frame, 
From  everlasting  thou  art  God, 
To  endless  years  the  same. 


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3  Thy  -word  commands  our  flesh  to  dust : 

"Return,  ye  sons  of  men  ;" 
All  nations  rose  from  earth  at  first, 
And  turn  to  earth  again. 

4  Time,  like  an  ever-rolling  stream, 

Bears  all  its  sons  away  ; 
They  fly,  forgotten,  as  a  dream 
Dies  at  the  opening  day. 

5  0  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Be  thou  our  guard  while  troubles  last, 
And  our  eternal  home! 


24:9.  Nature  and  Grace.  C.  M. 

1  Father  !  how  wide  thy  glory  shines  ! 

How  high  thy  wonders  rise  ! 
Known  thro'  the  earth  by  thousand  signs, 
By  thousand  through  the  skies. 

2  Those  mighty  orbs  proclaim  thy  power, 

Their  motions  speak  thy  skill ; 
And,  on  the  wings  of  every  hour, 
We  read  thy  patience  still. 

3  But,  when  we  view  thy  strange  design 

To  save  rebellious  worms, 
"Where  vengeance  and  compassion  join 
In  their  divinest  forms, — 

4  Here  the  whole  Deity  is  known  ; 

Nor  dares  a  creature  guess, 
Which  of  the  glories  brightest  shone, 
The  justice,  or  the  grace. 

5  Xow  the  full  glories  of  the  Lamb 

Adorn  the  heavenly  plains  ; 
Bright  seraphs  learn  Immanuers  name, 
And  try  their  choicest  strains. 


132  GOD. 

6  Oh !  may  I  bear  some  humble  part, 
In  that  immortal  song  ; 
Wonder  and  joy  shall  tune  my  heart, 
And  love  command  my  tongue. 

250.  Omnipresence.-Ps.  139.  C.    M  ,    6  L. 

1  Beyond,  beyond  the  boundless  sea, 

Above  that  dome  of  sky, 
Further  than  thought  itself  can  flee, 

Thy  dwelling  is  on  high  : 
Yet  dear  the  awful  thought  to  me, 

That  thou,  my  God !  art  nigh  : — 

2  Art  nigh,  and  yet  my  laboring  mind 

Feels  after  thee  in  vain — 
Thee  in  these  works  of  power  to  find, 

Or  to  thy  seat  attain  ; 
Thy  messenger — the  stormy  -wind  ; 

Thy  path — the  trackless  main. 

3  These  speak  of  thee  with  loud  acclaim  ; 

They  thunder  forth  thy  praise — 
The  glorious  honor  of  thy  name, 

The  wonders  of  thy  ways  ; 
But  thou  art  not  in  tempest-flame, 

Nor  in  the  noon-day  blaze. 

4  We  hear  thy  voice,  when  thunders  roll 

Through  the  wide  fields  of  air : 
The  waves  obey  thy  dread  control ; 

Yet  still  thou  art  not  there : 
Where  shall  I  find  him,  O  my  soul ! 

Who  yet  is  everywhere'? 

5  Oh,  not  in  circling  depth  or  height, 

But  in  the  conscious  breast, 
Present  to  faith,  though  vailed  from  sight. 

There  does  his  Spirit  rest : 
Oh,  come,  thou  Presence  infinite  ! 

And  make  thy  creature  blest. 


GOD.  133 

25  1  •  Eternity.— Dan.  7 :  9-  L.   M. 

1  Great  Former  of  this  various  frame, 
Our  souls  adore  thine  awful  name, 
And  bow  and  tremble,  while  they  praise 
The  Ancient  of  eternal  days. 

2  Our  days  a  transient  period  run, 
And  change  with  every  circling  sun ; 
And,  in  the  firmest  state  we  boast, 
Before  the  moth  we  sink  to  dust. 

3  But  let  the  creatures  fall  around ; 
Let  death  consign  us  to  the  ground  ; 
Let  the  last  general  flame  arise, 
And  molt  the  arches  of  the  skies; — 

4  Calm  as  the  summer's  ocean,  we 
Can  all  the  wreck  of  nature  see, 
While  grace  secures  us  an  abode 
Unshaken  as  the  throne  of  God. 

'252,  Love.— Ephesians  3  :  17-19.  H.    M. 

1  Oh,  for  a  shout  of  joy, 

Worthy  the  theme  we  sing  ; 
To  this  divine  employ 

Our  hearts  and  voices  bring; 
Sound,  sound,  thro'  all  the  earth  abroad, 
The  love,  th'  eternal  love  of  God. 

2  Unnumbered  myriads  stand, 

Of  seraphs  bright  and  fair, 
Or  bow  at  thy  right  hand, 

And  pay  their  homage  there ; 
But  strive  in  vain  with  loudest  chord, 
To  sound  thy  wondrous  love,  O  Lord. 

3  Yet  sinners  saved  by  grace, 

In  songs  of  lower  key, 

In  every  age  and  place. 

Have  sung  the  mystery, — 

Have  told  in  strains  of  sweet  accord, 

Thy  love,  thy  sovereign  love,  O  Lord. 

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134  GOD. 

4  Though  earth  and  hell  assail, 
And  doubts  and  fears  arise, 
The  weakest  shall  prevail, 

Aud  grasp  the  heavenly  prize, 
And  through  an  endless  age  record 
Thy  love,  thy  changeless  love,  O  Lord. 

25  3  •  Condescension. -Psalm  8.  S.  M. 

1  O  Lord,  our  heavenly  King, 

Thy  name  is  all  divine  ; 
Thy  glories  round  the  earth  are  spread, 
And  o?er  the  heavens  they  shine. 

2  When  I  survey  the  stars, 

And  all  their  shining  forms, 
Lord,  what  is  man,  that  worthless  things 
Akin  to  dust  and  worms  I 

3  Lord,  what  is  worthless  man, 

That  thou  shouldst  love  him  so? 
Next  to  thine  angels  is  he  placed, 
And  lord  of  all  below. 

4  How  rich  thy  bounties  are, 

And  wondrous  are  thy  ways ; 
Of  dust  and  worms  thy  power  can  frame 
A  monument  of  praise. 

5  O  Lord,  our  heavenly  King, 

Thy  name  is  all  divine  ; 
Thy  glories  round  the  earth  are  spread. 
And  o*er  the  heavens  they  shine. 

254.  Trinity.  H.    H 

1  To  him  that  chose  us  first, 
Before  the  world  began  ; 
To  him  that  bore  the  curse 
To  save  rebellious  man  ; 


To  him  that  formed 
Our  hearts  anew, 


Is  endless  praise 
And  glory  due. 


GOD.  135 


The  Father's  love  shall  run 
Through  our  immortal  songs  ; 

AYe  bring  to  God  the  Son 
Hosannas  on  our  tongues ; 


Our  lips  address 
The  Spirit's  name 


With  equal  praise 
And  zeal  the  same. 


3  Let  every  saint  above, 

And  angel  round  the  throne, 
Forever  bless  and  love 

The  sacred  Three  in  One  ; 
Thusheaven  shall  raise  i  When  earth  and  time 
His  honors  high,      j      Grow  old  and  die. 

235.  In  the  Seasons.— Psalm  U7.  0.  M. 

1  With  songs  and  honors  sounding  loud, 

Address  the  Lord  on  high  ; 
Over  the  heavens  he  spreads  his  cloud, 
And  waters  vail  the  sky. 

2  He  sends  his  showers  of  blessings  down, 

To  cheer  the  plains  below  ; 
He  makes  the  grass  the  mountains  crown, 
And  corn  in  valleys  grow. 

3  His  steady  counsels  change  the  face 

Of  the  declining  year ; 
He  bids  the  sun  cut  short  his  race, 
And  wintry  days  appear. 

4  His  hoary  frost,  his  fleecy  snow. 

Descend  and  clothe  the  ground  ; 
The  liquid  streams  forbear  to  flow, 
In  icy  fetters  bound. 

5  He  sends  his  word  and  melts  the  snow, 

The  fields  no  longer  mourn  ; 
He  calls  the  warmer  gales  to  blow, 
And  bids  the  spring  return. 


136  GOD. 

6  The  changing  wind,  the  flying  cloud, 
Obey  his  mighty  word : 
With  songs  and  honors  sounding  loud, 
Praise  ye  the  sovereign  Lord. 

256.  Trinity.  L.  M. 

1  Blest  Trinity  !  from  mortal  sight 
Vailed  in  thine  own  eternal  light ! 
We  thee  confess,  in  thee  believe  ; 

To  thee  with  loving  hearts  we  cleave. 

2  0  Father  !  thou  Most  Holy  Ona ! 
O  God  of  God  !  Eternal  Son  ! 

O  Holy  Ghost !  thou  Love  Divine ! 
To  join  them  both  is  ever  thine. 

3  The  Father  is  in  God  the  Son, 
And  with  the  Father  he  is  one  ; 
In  both  the  Spirit  doth  abide, 
And  with  them  both  is  glorified. 

4  Eternal  Father  !  thee  we  praise  ; 

To  thee,  O  Son  !  our  hymns  we  raise  ; 
O  Holy  Ghost !   we  thee  adore ! 
One  mighty  God  forevermore. 

257.  Love.  C.  P.  M. 

1  My  God,  thy  boundless  love  I  praise ; 
How  bright  on  high  its  glories  blaze ! 

How  sweetly  bloom  below  ! 
It  streams  from  thy  eternal  throne  ; 
Through  heaven  its  joys  forever  run, 

And  o'er  the  earth  they  flow. 

2  'Tis  love  that  paints  the  purple  morn, 
And  bids  the  clouds,  in  air  upborne, 

Their  genial  drops  distill  ! 
In  every  vernal  beam  it  glows, 
It  breathes  in  every  gale  that  blows, 

And  glides  in  every  rill. 


GOD.  137 

3  It  robes  in  cheerful  green  the  ground, 
And  pours  its  flowery  beauties  round, 

Whose  sweets  perfume  the  gale ; 
Its  bounties  richly  spread  the  plain, 
The  blushing  fruit,  the  golden  grain, 

And  smile  in  every  vale. 

4  But  in  thy  word  I  see  it  shine 
With  grace  and  glories  more  divine, 

Proclaiming  sins  forgiven ; 
There  Faith,  bright  cherub,  points  the  way  . 
To  realms  of  everlasting  day, 

And  opens  all  her  heaven. 

5  Then  let  the  love  that  makes  me  blest 
With  cheerful  praise  inspire  my  breast, 

And  ardent  gratitude, 
And  all  my  thoughts  and  passions  tend 
To  thee,  my  Father  and  my  Friend, 

My  soul's  eternal  good  ! 

258.  In  Creation.— Psalm  148.  7s, 

1  Heralds  of  creation  !  cry, — 

"  Praise  the  Lord — the  Lord  most  high  I" 
Heaven  and  earth  obey  the  call, 
Praise  the  Lord — the  lord  of  all. 

2  For  he  spake,  and  forth  from  night 
Sprang  the  universe  to  light ; 

He  commanded — nature  heard, 
And  stood  fast  upon  his  word. 

3  Praise  him,  all  ye  hosts  above, — ■ 
Spirits  perfected  in  love  ! 

Sun  and  moon  !  your  anthems  raise  ; 
Sing,  ye  stars  !  your  Maker's  praise. 

259.  Being.— Heb.  11  :  6.  L.  M. 

1  There  is  a  God  ! — all  nature  speaks, 
Thro'  earth,  and  air,  and  seas,  and  skies; 
See !  from  the  clouds  his  glory  breaks, 
When  the  first  beams  of  morning  rise. 
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138  GOD. 

2  The  rising  sun,  serenely  bright, 

O'er  the  wide  world's  extended  frame, 
Inscribes,  in  characters  of  light, 
His  mighty  Maker's  glorious  name. 

3  Ye  curious  minds,  who  roam  abroad, 

And  trace  creation's  wonders  o'er, 
Confess  the  footsteps  of  your  God, 
And  bow  before  him,  and  adore. 

260.  Majesty  .-Psalm  18.  C.  M. 

1  The  Lord  descended  from  above, 

And  bowed  the  heavens  most  high ; 
And  underneath  his  feet  he  cast 
The  darkness  of  the  sky. 

2  On  cherub  and  on  cherubim, 

Full  royally  he  rode  ; 
And  on  the  wings  of  mighty  winds 
Came  flying  all  abroad. 

3  He  sat  serene  upon  the  floods, 

Their  fury  to  restrain  ; 
And  he,  as  sovereign  Lord  and  King, 
Forevermore  shall  reign. 

4  The  Lord  will  give  his  people  strength, 

Whereby  they  shall  increase; 
And  he  will  bless  his  chosen  flock 
With  everlasting  peace. 

5  Give  glory  to  his  awful  name, 

And  honor  him  alone  ; 

Give  worship  to  his  majesty, 

Upon  his  holy  throne. 

26 1„  Grace.— Psalm  103.  S.  M. 

1  Oh,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul  ! 
His  grace  to  thee  proclaim  ; 
And  all  that  is  within  me  join 
To  bless  his  holy  name. 


GOD.  139 

2  Oh  !  bless  tlio  Lord,  my  soul ! 

His  mercies  bear  in  mind  : 
Forget  not  all  bis  benefits  : 
The  Lord  to  thee  is  kind. 

3  He  will  not  always  chide  ; 

He  will  with  patience  wait ; 
His  wrath  is  ever  slow  to  rise, 
And  ready  to  abate. 

4  He  pardons  all  thy  sins, 

Prolongs  thy  feeble  breath  ; 
He  healeth  thy  infirmities, 

And  ransoms  thee  from  death. 

5  Then  bless  his  holy  name, 

Whose  grace  hath  made  thee  whole  ; 
Whose  loving-kindness  crowns  thy  days  ; 
Oh  !  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul  1 

262.  In  Nature.  C.   L.  M. 

1  Since  o'er  thy  footstool  here  below 

Such  radiant  gems  are  strown, 
Oh,  what  magnificence  must  glow, 

Great  God,  about  thy  throne ! 
So  brilliant  here  these  drops  of  light ! 
There  the  full  ocean  rolls,  how  bright ! 

2  If  night's  blue  curtain  of  the  sky, 

With  thousand  stars  inwrought, 
Hung,  like  a  royal  canopy, 

With  glittering  diamonds  fraught, 
Be,  Lord,  thy  temple's  outer  vail, 
What  splendor  at  the  shrine  must  dwell  t 

3  The  dazzling  sun,  at  noonday  hour, 

Forth  from  his  flaming  vase, 
Flinging  o'er  earth  the  golden  shower, 

Till  vale  and  mountain  blaze. 
But  shows,  0  Lord,  one  beam  of  thine : 
What,  then,  the  Day  where  thou  dost  shine  I 


140  GOD. 

4  Oh,  how  shall  these  dim  eyes  endure 

That  noon  of  living  rays? 
Or  how  our  spirits,  so  impure, 

Upon  thy  glory  gaze  ? 
Anoint,  O  Lord,  anoint  our  sight, 
And  fit  us  for  that  world  of  light. 

263.  In  Nature.  CM. 

1  There  is  a  book  that  all  may  read, 

Which  heavenly  truth  imparts, 

And  all  the  lore  its  scholars  need, — 

Pure  eyes  and  Christian  hearts. 

2  The  works  of  God  above,  below, 

Within  us  and  around, 
Are  pages  in  that  book,  to  show 
How  God  himself  is  found. 

3  The  glorious  sky,  embracing  all, 

Is  like  the  Maker's  love, 
Wherewith  encompassed,  great  and  small 
In  peace  and  order  move 

4  The  dew  of  heaven  is  like  thy  grace  ; 

It  steals  in  silence  down, 
But  where  it  lights,  the  favored  place 
By  richest  fruits  is  known. 

5  Thou,  who  hast  given  us  eyes  to  see, 

And  love  this  sight  so  fair, 

Give  us  a  heart  to  find  out  thee, 

And  read  thee  everywhere. 

264.  In  Nature— Psalm  19-  L.  M.,  D. 

1  The  spacious  firmament  on  high, 
With  all  the  blue  ethereal  sky, 
And  spangled  heavens,  a  shining  frame, 
Their  great  Original  proclaim  : 
Th'  unwearied  sun,  from  day  to  day, 
Does  his  Creator's  power  display  ; 
And  publishes  to  every  land 
The  work  of  an  almighty  hand. 


GOD.  141 

Soon  as  the  evening  shades  prevail, 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale  ; 
And  nightly,  to  the  listening  earth, 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  birth ; 
While  all  the  stars  that  round  her  burn, 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn, 
Confirm  the  tidings  as  they  roll, 
And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 


3  What  though  in  solemn  silence,  all 
Move  round  the  dark  terrestrial  ball, — 
What  though  no  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amid  their  radiant  orbs  be  found, — 
In  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice, 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice, 
Forever  singing  as  they  shine, — 
"The  hand  that  made  us  is  divine.'1 


265.  Holiness.—  P. ev.  4  :  S.  8s  &   7s,  ~Dt 

1  Lord,  thy  glory  fills  the  heaven  ; 

Earth  is  with  its  fullness  stored  ; 
Unto  thee  be  glory  given, 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  ! 
Heaven  is  still  with  anthems  ringing ; 

Earth  takes  up  the  angels'  cry, 
Holy,  holy,  holy,  singing, 

Lord  of  hosts,  thou  Lord  most  high. 

2  Ever  thus  in  God's  high  praises, 

Brethren,  let  our  tongues  unite, 
While  our  thoughts  his  greatness  raises, 

And  our  love  his  gifts  excite : 
With  his  seraph  train  before  him, 

With  his  holy  church  below, 
Thus  unite  we  to  adore  him, 

Bid  we  thus  our  anthem  flow 


142  GOD. 

3  Lord,  thy  glory  fills  the  heaven  ; 

Earth  is  with  its  fullness  stored  ; 
Unto  thee  be  glory  given, 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord ! 
Thus  thy  glorious  name  confessing, 

We  adopt  the  angels'  cry, 
Holy,  holy,  holy,  blessing 

Thee,  the  Lord  our  God  most  high  ! 


•266.  Grace.  8s  &   7s,  D. 

1  Lord,  with  glowing  heart  I'd  praise  thee 

For  the  bliss  thy  love  bestows  ; 
For  the  pardoning  grace  that  saves  me, 

And  the  peace  that  from  it  flows  : 
Help,  O  God,  my  weak  endeavor; 

This  dull  soul  to  rapture  raise  ; 
Thou  must  light  the  flame,  or  never 

Can  my  love  be  warmed  to  praise. 

2  Praise,  my  soul,  the  God  that  sought  thee, 

Wretched  wanderer,  far  astray  ; 
Found  thee  lost,  and  kindly  brought  thee 

From  the  paths  of  death  away ; 
Praise,  with  love's  devoutest  feeling, 

Him  who  saw  thy  guilt-born  fear, 
And,  the  light  of  hope  revealing, 

Bade  the  blood-stained  cross  appear. 

3  Lord,  this  bosom's  ardent  feeling 

Vainly  would  my  lips  express  : 
Low  before  thy  footstool  kneeling, 

Deign  thy  suppliant's  prayer  to  bless; 
Let  thy  grace,  my  soul's  chief  treasure, 

Love's  pure  flame  within  me  raise  ; 
And,  since  words  can  never  measure, 

Let  my  life  show  forth  thy  praise. 


143 


267.  Omnipresence.— Psalm  139.  C.   M. 

1  Lord  !  where  shall  guilty  souls  retire, 

Forgotten  and  unknown  ! 
In  hell  they  meet  thy  dreadful  fire, 
In  heaven  thy  glorious  throne. 

2  Should  I  suppress  my  vital  breath 

To  shun  the  wrath  divine, 
Thy  voice  would  break  the  bars  of  death, 
And  make  the  grave  resign. 

3  If  winged  with  beams  of  morning  light, 

I  fly  beyond  the  west, 
Thy  hand,  which  must  support  my  flight, 
Would  soon  betray  my  rest. 

4  If  o'er  my  sins  I  think  to  draw 

The  curtains  of  the  night, 
Those  flaming  eyes  that  guard  thy  law 
Would  turn  the  shades  to  light. 

5  The  beams  of  noon,  the  midnight  hour, 

Are  both  alike  to  thee  : 
Oh,  may  I  ne'er  provoke  that  power 
From  which  I  cannot  flee  I 


268.  Tnitli.—  Num.  23  :  19.  H.  M, 

1  The  promises  I  sing, 

Which  sovereign  love  hath  spoke ; 
Nor  will  th'  eternal  King 
His  words  of  grace  revoke 


They  stand  secure 
And  steadfast  still ; 


]STot  Zion's  hill 
Abides  so  sure, 


2  The  mountains  melt  away 

When  once  the  Judge  appears, 
And  sun  and  moon  decay, 
That  measure  mortal  years ; 
But  still  the  same,      The  promise  shines 


In  radiant  lines 


Through  all  the  flame. 


144 


Their  harmony  shall  sound 
Through  my  attentive  ears, 

"When  thunders  cleave  the  ground 
And  dissipate  the  spheres  ; 


Midst  all  the  shock 
Of  that  dread  scene, 


I  stand  serene, 
Thy  word  my  rock. 


269.  In  Nature-  C.  M. 

1  Lord,  when  my  raptured  thought  surveys 

Creation's  beauties  o'er, 
All  nature  joins  to  teach  thy  praise, 
And  bid  my  soul  adore. 

2  Where'er  I  turn  my  gazing  eyes, 

Thy  radiant  footsteps  shine  ; 
Ten  thousand  pleasing  wonders  rise, 
And  speak  their  source  divine. 

S  On  me  thy  providence  has  shone 
With  gentle  smiling  rays  ; 
Oh,  let  my  lips  and  life  make  known 
Thy  goodness  and  thy  praise. 

4  All-bounteous  Lord,  thy  grace  impart! 
Oh,  teach  me  to  improve 
Thy  gifts  with  humble,  grateful  heart, 
And  crown  them  with  thy  love. 

270.  Perfections.  Ss  «fc   7g. 

1  God  is  love  ;  his  mercy  brightens 

All  the  path  in  which  we  rove ; 
Bliss  he  wakes  and  woe  lie  lightens; 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

2  Chance  and  change  are  busy  ever ; 

Man  decays,  and  ages  move  ; 
But  his  mercy  waneth  never; 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 


145 


3  Ev'n  the  hour  that  darkest  seemeth, 
Will  his  changeless  goodness  prove ; 

From  the  gloom  his  brightness  stream  eth, 
God  is  -wisdom,  God  is  love. 

4  He  with  earthly  cares  entwineth 
Hope  and  comfort  from  above  : 

Everywhere  his  glory  shineth  ; 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

Trinity.  C.  M. 

Father  of  glory !    to  thy  name 

Immortal  praise  we  give, 
Who  dost  an  act  of  grace  proclaim, 

And  bid  us  rebels  live. 

2  Immortal  honor  to  the  Son 

Who  makes  thine  anger  cease  ; 
Our  lives  he  ransomed  with  his  own, 
And  died  to  make  our  peace. 

3  To  thine  almighty  Spirit  be 

Immortal  glory  given, 
Whose  influence  brings  us  near  to  thee, 
And  trains  us  up  for  heaven. 

4  Let  men  with  their  united  voice 

Adore  th'  eternal  God ; 
And  spread  his  honors  and  their  joys 
Through  nations  far  abroad. 

5  Let  faith,  and  love,  and  duty  join, 

One  general  song-  to  raise  ; 
Let  saints  in  earth  and  heaven  combine 
In  harmony  and  praise. 

272.  Trinity.  7S. 

1  Holy  Father,  hear  my  cry  ; 

Holy  Saviour,  bend  thine  ear ; 
Holy  Spirit,  come  thou  nigh  : 
Father,  Saviour,  Spirit,  hear! 
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146  GOD. 

2  Father,  save  me  from  my  sin ; 

Saviour,  I  thy  mercy  crave ; 
Gracious  Spirit,  make  me  clean : 
Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  save ! 

3  Father,  let  me  taste  thy  love  ; 

Saviour,  fill  my  soul  with  peace ; 
Spirit,  come  my  heart  to  move  : 
Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  bless ! 

4  Father,  Son,  and   Spirit — thou 

One  Jehovah,  shed  abroad 
All  thy  grace  within  me  now ; 
Be  my  Father  and  my  God ! 

273.  Trinity.  H.   M. 

1  We  give  immortal  praise 

For  God  the  Father's  love, 
For  all  our  comforts  here, 

And  better  hopes  above  : 
He  sent  his  own  eternal  Son 
To  die  for  sins  that  we  had  done. 

2  To  God  the  Son  belongs 

Immortal  glory  too, 
Who  bought  us  with  his  blood 

From  everlasting  woe : 
And  now  he  lives  and  now  he  reigns, 
And  sees  the  fruit  of  all  his  pains. 

3  To  God  the  Spirit's  name 

Immortal  worship  give, 
Whose  new-creating  power 

Makes  the  dead  sinner  live : 
His  work  completes  the  great  design, 
And  fills  the  soul  with  joy  divine. 

4  Almighty  God  !  to  thee 

Be  endless  honors  done, 
The  undivided  Three, 

The  great  and  glorious  One  : 
Where  reason  fails,  with  all  her  powers, 
There  faith  prevails  and  love  adores. 


CHito.  147 

274.  Psalm  93.  C.  M. 

1  Joy  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come  S 

Let  earth  receive  her  King ; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  world,  the  Saviour  reigns ; 

Let  men  their  songs  employ  ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills  and  plains 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  sin  and.  sorrow  grow, 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground  ; 
He  comes  to  make  his  blessings  flow 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  his  righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  his  love. 

275.  Psalm  96.  C.  M. 

1  Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands, 

Ye  tribes  of  every  tongue  ; 
His  new-discovered  grace  demands 
A  new  and  nobler  song. 

2  Say  to  the  nations  Jesus  reigns, 

God's  own  Almighty  Son  ; 
His  power  the  sinking  world  sustains, 
And  grace  surrounds  his  throne. 

3  Let  heaven  proclaim  the  joyful  day ; 

Joy  through  the  earth  be  seen ; 
Let  cities  shine  in  bright  array, 
And  fields  in  cheerful  green. 

4  Let  an  unusual  joy  surprise 

The  islands  of  the  sea; 
Ye  mountains,  sink  ;  ye  valleys,  rise  ; 
Prepare  the  Lord  his  way. 


148  CHRIST. 

5  Beli old,  he  comes  ;  he  comes  to  bless 

The  nations,  as  their  God, 
To  show  the  world  his  righteousness, 
And  send  his  truth  abroad. 

6  But  when  his  voice  shall  raise  the  dead, 

And  bid  the  world  draw  near, 
How  will  the  guilty  nations  dread 
To  see  their  Judge  appear  ! 

276.  Luke  2: 14.  CM 

1  Angels  rejoiced  and  sweetly  sung 

At  our  Redeemer's  birth  ; 
Mortals !  awake  ;  let  every  tongue 
Proclaim  his  matchless  worth. 

2  Glory  to  God,  who  dwells  on  high, 

And  sent  his  only  Son 
To  take  a  servant's  form,  and  die, 
For  evils  we  had  done ! 

3  Good-will  to  men  ;  ye  fallen  race  ! 

Arise,  and  shout  for  joy  ; 
He  comes,  with  rich  abounding  grace 
To  save,  and  not  destroy. 

4  Lord  !  send  the  gracious  tidings  forth, 

And  rill  the  world  with  light, 
That  Jew  and  Gentile,  through  the  earth, 
May  know  thy  saving  might. 

277.  Isaiah  61 : 1-3.  C.  M. 

1  Hark,  the  glad  sound!  the  Saviour  comes, 

The  Saviour  promised  long ; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  He  comes,  the  prisoner  to  release, 

In  Satan's  bondage  held  ; 
The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 


ADVENT.  149 

3  He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice 

To  clear  the  mental  ray, 
And,  on  the  eyes  long  closed  in  night, 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

4  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure, 
And,  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace, 
Enrich  the  humble  poor. 

5  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  Peace, 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim, 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thy  beloved  name. 

278.  Luke  2:14.  CM, 

1  Calm  on  the  listening  ear  of  night, 

Come  heaven's  melodious  strains, 
Where  wild  Judea  stretches  far 
Her  silver-mantled  plains. 

2  Celestial  choirs,  from  courts  above, 

Shed  sacred  glories  there, 
And  angels,  with  their  sparkling  lyres, 
Make  music  on  the  air. 

3  The  answering  hills  of  Palestine 

Send  back  the  glad  reply ; 
And  greet,  from  all  their  holy  heights, 
The  day-spring  from  on  high. 

4  O'er  the  blue  depths  of  Galilee 

There  comes  a  holier  calm, 
And  Sharon  waves,  in  solemn  praise, 
Her  silent  groves  of  palm. 

5  "  Glory  to  God  !"  the  sounding  skies 

Loud  with  their  anthems  ring — 
"  Peace  to  the  earth,  good-will  to  men, 
From  heaven's  eternal  King !" 
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150  CHRIST. 

279.  Luke  2.  C.  M. 

1  While  shepherds  watched  theirflocks  by  night, 

All  seated  on  the  ground ; 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 
And  glory  shone  around. 

2  "Fear  not,"  said  lie, — for  mighty  dread 

Had  seized  their  troubled  mind, — 
"Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring, 
To  you  and  all  mankind. 

3  "  To  yon,  in  David's  town,  this  day, 

Is  born  of  David's  line, 
The  Saviour,  who  is  Christ,  the  Lord, 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign  ; — 

4  "  The  heavenly  babe  you  there  shall  find 

To  human  view  displayed, 
All  meanly  wrapped  in  swathing  bands, 
And  in  a  manger  laid." 

5  Thus  spake  the  seraph — and  forthwith 

Appeared  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels,  praising  God,  who  thus 
Addressed  their  joyful  song  : — 

6  "  All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 

And  to  the  earth  be  peace ; 
Good-will  henceforth  from  heaven  to  men 
Begin,  and  never  cease  1" 

280.  Isaiah  35.  C.  M. 

1  Messiah  !  at  thy  glad  approach 

The  howling  winds  arc  still ; 

Thy  praises  fill  the  lonely  waste, 

And  breathe  from  every  hill. 

2  Renewed,  the  earth  a  robe  of  light, 

A  robe  of  beauty  wears ; 
And  in  new  heavens  a  brighter  Sun 
Leads  on  the  promised  years. 


ADVENT.  151 

3  Let  Israel  to  the  Prince  of  Peace 
The  loud  hosanna  sing  ; 
With  hallelujahs,  and  with  hymns, 
0  Zion,  hail  thy  King. 

281.  John  1:14.  C.  M. 

1  Awake,  awake  the  sacred  song 

To  our  incarnate  Lord  I 
Let  every  heart  and  every  tongue 
Adore  th'  eternal  Word. 

2  That  awful  Word,  that  sovereign  Power 

By  whom  the  worlds  were  made — 
Oh,  happy  morn  !  illustrious  hour  ! — ■ 
Was  once  in  flesh  arrayed  ! 

3  Then  shone  almighty  power  and  love, 

In  all  their  glorious  forms, 
When  Jesus  left  his  throne  above, 
To  dwell  with  sinful  worms. 

4  Adoring  angels  tuned  their  songs 

To  hail  the  joyful  day ; 
With  rapture  then  let  mortal  tongues 
Their  grateful  worship  pay. 

5  What  glory,  Lord,  to  thee  is  due  ! 

With  wonder  we  adore  ; 

But  could  we  sing  as  angels  do, 
Our  highest  praise  were  poor. 

282.  Luke  2:  14  L.   M. 

1  Wake,  0  my  soul,  and  hail  the  morn, 
For  unto  us  a  Saviour  's  born  ; 

See,  how  the  angels  wing  their  way, 
To  usher  in  the  glorious  day  1 

2  Hark  !   what  sweet  music,  what  a  song, 
Sounds  from  the  bright,  celestial  throng  ! 
Sweet  soncr,  whose  melting  sounds  impart 
Joy  to  each  raptured,  listening  heart. 


152  CHRIST. 

3  Come,  join  the  angels  in  the  sky, 
Glory  to  God,  who  reigns  on  high  ; 
Let  peace  and  love  on  earth  abound, 
While  time  revolves  and  years  roll  round. 

2S3.  John  1:1.  L.    M. 

1  Before  the  heavens  were  spread  abroad, 

From  everlasting  was  the  Word  ; 
With  God  he  was,  the  Word  was  God  ! 
And  must  divinely  be  adored. 

2  By  his  own  power  were  all  things  made  ; 

By  him  supported,  all  things  btand; 
He  is  the  whole  creation's  head, 
And  angels  fly  at  his  command. 

3  Ere  sin  was  born,  or  Satan  fell, 

He  led  the  host  of  morning  stars  : 
His  generation  who  can  tell, 

Or  count  the  number  of  his  years  ? 

4  But  lo,  he  leaves  those  heavenly  forms  : 

The  Word  descends  and  dwells  in  clay, 
That  he  may  converse  hold  with  womip, 
Dressed  in  such  feeble  flesh  as  they. 

5  Mortals  with  joy  beheld  his  face, 

Th'  eternal  Father's  only  Son  : 
How  full  of  truth,  how  full  of  grace ! 
When  in  his  eyes  the  Godhead  shone! 

6  Archangels  leave  their  high  abede, 

To  learn  new  mysteries  here,  and  tell 
The  love  of  our  descending  God, 
The  glories  of  Immanucl. 

284.  Luke  2: 11.  L.    M. 

1  When  Jordan  hushed  his  waters  still, 
And  silence  slept  on  Zion's  hill  ; 
AVhen  Bethlehem's  shepherds  through  the  night 
Watched  o'er  their  flocks  by  starry  light  ; 


ADVENT.  153 

2  Hark !  from  the  midnight  hills  around, 
A  voice  of  more  than  mortal  sound 

In  distant  hallelujahs  stole, 

Wild  murmuring  o'er  the  raptured  soul. 

3  On  wheels  of  light,  on  wings  of  flame, 
The  glorious  hosts  of  Zion  came ; 
High  heaven  with  songs  of  triumph  rung, 
While  thus  they  struck  their  harps,  and  sung : 

4  "  O  Zion,  lift  thy  raptured  eye ; 
The  long-expected  hour  is  nigh  ; 
Renewed,  creation  smiles  again, 
The  prince  of  Salem  comes  to  reign. 

5  "  He  comes  to  cheer  the  trembling  heart, 
Bid  Satan  and  his  host  depart ; 

Again  the  Daystar  gilds  the  gloom, 
A^ain  the  bowers  of  Eden  bloom." 


285,  Matt.  2  :  10, 11.  lis  &  lOS. 

1  Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning  ! 
Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  thine  aid  ; 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 

Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

2  Cold  on  his  cradle  the  dew-drops  are  shining ; 
Low  lies  his  head  with  the  beasts  of  the  stall : 
Angels  adore  him,  in  slumber  reclining, 
Maker,  and  Monarch,  and  Saviour  of  all ! 

3  Say  shall  we  yield  him,  in  costly  devotion, 
Odors  of  Edom,  and  offerings  divine  % 

Gems  of  the  mountain,  and  pearls  of  the  ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  or  gold  from  the  mine  ? 

4  Vainly  we  offer  each  ample  oblation, 
Vainly  with  gold  would  his  favors  secure  : 
Richer,  by  far,  is  the  heart's  adoration ; 
Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 


154  GHJ&ST. 


Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morninnr ! 


Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  thine  aid  ; 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 


»S.  Luke  2;10.  H.  M. 

1  Hark  !  what  celestial  sounds, 
What  music  fills  the  air  ! 
Soft  warbling  to  the  morn, 
It  strikes  the  ravished  ear; 


Now  all  is  still ; 
Now  wild  it  floats 


In  tuneful  notes, 
Loud,  sweet  and  shrill. 


2  The  angelic  hosts  descend, 

With  harmony  divine  ; 
See  how  from  heaven  they  bend, 

And  in  full  chorus  join  : 
"Fear  not,"  say  they;      Jesus,  your  King, 
"Great  joy  we  bring  :       Is  born  to-day. 

3  "He  comes,  your  souls  to  save 

From  death's  eternal  gloom  ; 
To  realms  of  bliss  and  light 

He  lifts  you  from  the  tomb  : 
Your  voices  raise,  I  Your  songs  unite 

With  sons  of  light ;       |  Of  endless  praise. 

4  "  Glory  to  God  on  high  ; 

Ye  mortals  spread  the  sound, 
And  let  your  raptures  fly 

To  earth's  remotest  bound ; 
For  peace  on  earth, 
From  God  in  heaven 


To  man  is  given, 
At  Jesus'  birth." 


287.  Matt.  2:  9.  L.    M. 

1   When,  marshaled  on  the  nightly  plain, 
The  glittering  host  bestud  the  sky, 
One  star  alone,  of  all  the  train, 
Can  fix  the  sinner's  wandering  eve. 


ADVENT.  115 

2  Hark !  hark !  to  God  the  chorus  breaks, 

From  every  host,  from  every  gem  ; 
But  one  alone  the  Saviour  speaks, — 
It  is  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

3  Once  on  the  raging  seas  I  rode, 

The  storm  was  loud,  the  night  was  dark,— 
The  ocean  yawned — and  rudely  blowed 

The  wind,  that  tossed  my  foundering  hark. 

4  Deep  horror  then  my  vitals  froze, 

Death-struck,  I  ceased  the  tide  to  stem; — • 
When  suddenly  a  star  arose, — 
It  was  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

5  It  was  my  guide,  my  light,  my  all  ; 

It  bade  my  dark  forebodings  cease  ; 
And,  through  the  storm,  and  danger's  thrall, 
It  led  me  to  the  port  of  peace. 

6  Now  safely  moored — my  perils  o'er, 

I'll  sing,  first  in  night's  diadem, 
Forever  and  fore  verm  ore, 

The  Star— the  Star  of  Bethlehem ! 


288.  Luke  2:  14.  8S  &   7s. 

i  Hark!  what  mean  those  holy  voices, 
Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies  \ 
Lo  !  th'  angelic  host  rejoices  ; 
Heavenly  hallelujahs  rise. 

2  Hear  them  tell  the  wondrous  story, 

Hear  them  chant  in  hymns  of  joy  ; — 
"Glory  in  the  highest,  glory  ! 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high ! 


"Peace  on  earth,  good-will  from  heaven, 
Reaching  far  as  man  is  found  ; 

Souls  redeemed,  and  sins  forgiven  ! 
Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 


156  CHRIST. 

4  "  Christ  is  born,  the  great  Anointed  ; 

Heaven  and  earth  his  praises  sing  ! 
Oh,  receive  whom  God  appointed, 
For  your  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King! 

5  "  Haste,  ye  mortals,  to  adore  him  ; 

Learn  his  name,  and  taste  his  joy  ; 
Till  in  heaven  ye  sing  before  him — 
"  Glory  be  to  God  most  high  !'  " 

289.  Isaiah  9:6.  C.    M. 

1  To  us  a  child  of  hope  is  born, 

To  us  a  Son  is  given  ; 
Him  shall  the  tribes  of  earth  obey, 
Him  all  the  hosts  of  heaven. 

2  His  name  shall  be  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Fore  verm  ore  adored  ; 
The  Wonderful,  the  Counselor, 
The  great  and  mighty  Lord  ! 

3  His  power,  increasing,  still  shall  spread  ; 

His  reign  no  end  shall  know  : 
Justice  shall  guard  his  throne  above, 
And  peace  abound  below. 

290o  Matt.  2  :  11.  8S    &  GS. 

1  The  wise  men  to  thy  cradle-throne, 

O  infant  Saviour  !    brought  of  old 
The  incense  meet  for  God  alone, 
Sharp  myrrh  and  shining  gold. 

2  Shine  on  us  too,  bright  eastern  star, 

Thine  own  baptized  Gentile  band, 
Till  we  have  found  onr  Lord  from  far, — 
An  offering  in  our  hand. 

3  Till  we  have  brought  the  fine  gold  rare 

Of  zeal,  that  givcth  all  for  love ; 
Till  we  have  prayed  the  glowing  prayer, 
Like  incense  borne  above. 


ADVENT.  157 

4  Till  bitter  tears  our  eyes  have  wet, 

Because  our  wilful  hearts  would  err; 
Worship,  and  love,  and  sorrow,  met, 
Gold,  frankincense,  and  myrrh. 

0  All  meet  for  thee,  our  own  Adored  ! 

Our  suffering  Saviour,  God  and  Kino- ! 
Accept  the  gold  and  incense,  Lord, 
Accept  the  myrrh  we  bring ! 

291.  H.  M. 

1  Hark  !  hark  ! — the  notes  of  joy 

Roll  o'er  the  heavenly  plains, 
And  seraphs  find  employ 

For  their  sublimest  strains  ; 
Some  new  delight  in  heaven  is  known ; 
Loud  sound  the  harps  around  the  throne. 

2  Hark '-hark! — the  sounds  draw  nigh, 

The  joyful  hosts  descend  ; 
Jesus  forsakes  the  sky, 

To  earth  his  footsteps  bend  ; 
He  comes  to  bless  our  fallen  race  ; 
He  comes  with  messages  of  grace. 

3  Bear — bear  the  tidings  round  ; 

Let  every  mortal  know 
What  love  in  God  is  found, 

What  pity  he  can  show  ; 
Ye  winds  that  blow  !  ye  waves  that  roll ! 
Bear  the  glad  news  from  pole  to-  pole. 

4  Strike — strike  the  harps  again, 

To  great  Immanuel's  name ; 
Arise,  ye  sons  of  men  ! 

And  all  his  grace  proclaim  ; 
Angels  and  men  !  wake  every  string, 
'T  is  God  the  Saviour's  praise  we  sing. 
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151 


292.  Luke  2: 13, 14.  'iS. 

1  Hark  !  the  herald  angels  sing, 
"  Glory  to  the  new-born  King  ! 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild  ; 
God  and  sinners  reconciled." 

2  Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise  ; 
Join  the  triumphs  of  the  skies  ; 
With  the  angelic  hosts  proclaim, 
"Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem." 

3  Mild  he  lays  his  glory  by  ; 

Born  that  man  no  more  may  die  ; 
Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth  ; 
Born  to  give  them  second  birth. 

4  Hail,  the  heaven-born  Prince  of  Peace! 
Hail,  the  Snn  of  Righteousness  ! 
Light  and  life  to  all  he  brings, 

Risen  with  healing  in  his  wings. 

5  Let  us  then  with  angels  sing, 

"  Glory  to  the  new-born  King  ! — 
Peace  on  earth  and  mercy  mild, 
God  and  sinners  reconciled  !" 

293.  C.  M 

1  Behold,  where,  in  a  mortal  form, 

Appears  each  grace  divine ! 
The  virtues,  all  in  Jesus  met, 
With  mildest  radiance  shine. 

2  To  spread  the  rays  of  heavenly  light, 

To  give  the  mourner  joy, 
To  preach  glad  tidings  to  the  poor, 
Was  his  divine  employ. 

3  'Mid  keen  reproach  and  cruel  scorn, 

He  meek  and  patient  stood  ; 
His  foes,  ungrateful,  sought  his  life, 
Who  labored  for  their  good. 


LIFE    AND    CHARACTER.  159 

4  In  the  last  Lour  of  deep  distress, 

Before  his  Father's  throne, 
With  soul  resigned  he  bowed  and  said, — 
"  Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done  !;' 

5  Be  Christ  our  pattern,  and  our  guide, 

His  image  may  we  bear ; 
Oh !  may  we  tread  his  holy  steps, — 
His  joy  and  glory  share. 

294.  C.  M. 

1  A  pilgrim  through  this  lonely  world, 

The  blessed  Saviour  passed; 
A  mourner  all  his  life  was  he, 
A  dying  Lamb  at  last. 

2  That  tender  heart  that  felt  for  all, 

For  all  its  life-blood  gave ; 
It  found  on  earth  no  resting-place, 
Save  only  in  the  grave. 

3  Such  was  our  Lord  ;  and  shall  we  fear 

The  cross,  with  all  its  scorn? 
Or  love  a  faithless  evil  world, 

That  wreathed  his  brow  with  thorn  ? 

4  No !  facing  all  its  frowns  or  smiles, 

Like  him,  obedient  still, 
We  homeward  press  thro'  storm  or  calm, 
To  Zion's  blessed  hill. 

295.  1  Peter  2  :  21-23.  0.   M. 


What  grace,  O  Lord,  and  beauty  shone 

Around  thy  steps  below  ; 
What  patient  love  was  seen  in  all 

Thy  life  and  death  of  woe. 

For,  ever  on  thy  burdened  heart 

A  weight  of  sorrow  hung  ; 
Yet  no  ungentle,  murmuring  word 

Escaped  thy  silent  tongue. 


160  CHRIST. 

3  Thy  foes  might  hate,  despise,  revile, 

Thy  friends  unfaithful  prove; 
Unwearied  in  forgiveness  still, 
Thy  heart  could  only  love. 

4  Oh,  give  us  hearts  to  love  like  thee! 

Like  thee,  O  Lord,  to  grieve 

Far  more  for  others'  sins  than  all 

The  wrongs  that  we  receive. 

5  One  with  thyself,  may  every  eye, 

In  us,  thy  brethren,  see 
The  gentleness  and  grace  that  spring 
From  union,  Lord !  with  thee. 

296.  C.  M. 

1  Jesus  !  thy  love  shall  we  forget, 

And  never  bring  to  mind 
The  grace  that  paid  our  hopeless  debt, 
And  bade  us  pardon  find  ? 

2  Shall  we  thy  life  of  grief  forget, 

Thy  fasting  and  thy  prayer; 
Thy  locks  with  mountain  vapors  wet, 
To  save  us  from  despair  ? 

3  Gethsemane  can  we  forget — 

Thy  struggling  agony ; 
When  night  lay  dark  on  Olivet, 
And  none  to  watch  with  thee  ? 

4  Our  sorrows  and  our  sins  were  laid 

On  thee,  alone  on  thee  : 
Thy  precious  blood  our  ransom  paid — 
Thine  all  the  glory  be  ! 

5  Life's  brightest  joys  we  may  forget — 

Our  kindred  cease  to  love; 
But  he  who  paid  our  hopeless  debt, 
Our  constancy  shall  prove. 


LIFE    AND    CHARACTER.  161 

297.  C  M. 

1  Lord,  as  to  thy  dear  cross  we  flee, 

And  pray  to  be  forgiven, 
So  let  thy  life  our  pattern  be, 
And  form  our  souls  for  heaven. 

2  Help  us,  through  good  report  and  ill, 

Our  daily  cross  to  bear  ; 
Like  thee,  to  do  our  Father's  will, 
Our  brother's  griefs  to  share. 

3  Let  grace  our  selfishness  expel, 

Our  earthliness  refine ; 
And  kindness  in  our  bosoms  dwell 
As  free  and  true  as  thine. 

4  If  joy  shall  at  thy  bidding  fly, 

And  grief's  dark  day  come  on, 
We,  in  our  turn,  would  meekly  cry, 
"  Father,  thy  will  be  done  !" 

5  Kept  peaceful  in  the  midst  of  strife, 

Foro-ivino*  and  forgiven, 
Oh,  may  we  lead  the  pilgrim's  life, 
And  follow  thee  to  heaven  ! 

098.  John  U  :  6,  C.  M, 

1  Thou  art  the  Way :  to  thee  alone 

From  sin  and  death  we  flee  ; 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek, 
Must  seek  him,  Lord,  by  thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  Truth  :  thy  word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart ; 
Thou  only  canst  instruct  the  mind, 
And  purify  the  heart. 

3  Thou  art  the  Life  :  the  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  thy  conquering  arm  ; 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  thee 
Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 
14* 


162  CHRIST. 

4  Thou  art  the  Way,  the  Truth,  the  Life : 
Grant  us  to  know  that  Way ; 
That  Truth  to  keep,  that  Life  to  win, 
Which  leads  to  endless  day. 

299.  L.  M. 

1  My  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord, 
I  read  my  duty  in  thy  word  ; 
But  in  thy  life  the  law  appears, 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

2  Such  was  thy  truth,  and  such  thy  zeal, 
Such  deference  to  thy  Father's  will, 
Such  love,  and  meekness  so  divine, 

I  would  transcribe  and  make  them  mine. 

3  Cold  mountains  and  the  midnight  air 
Witnessed  the  fervor  of  thy  prayer; 
The  desert  thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  conflict  and  thy  victory  too. 

4  Be  thou  my  pattern  ;   make  me  bear 
More  of  thy  gracious  image  here  ; 
Then  God,  the  Judge,  shall  own  my  name 
Among  the  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

300.  L.  M. 

1  Make  us,  by  thy  transforming  grace, 

Dear  Saviour,  daily  more  like  thee  ! 
Thy  fair  example  may  we  trace, 
To  teach  us  what  we  ought  to  be  ! 

2  To  do  thy  heavenly  Father's  will 

Was  thy  employment  and  delight ; 
Humility  and  holy  zeal 

Shone  through  thy  life  divinely  bright. 

3  But  ah  !  how  blind  !   how  weak  we  are  ! 

How  frail  !  how  apt  to  turn  aside  ! 
Lord,  we  depend  upon  thy  care, 
And  ask  thy  Spirit  for  our  guide. 


LIFE    AND    CHARACTER.  IG3 

301.  1  Timothy  1  ;  15.  L,  M. 

1  Not  to  condemn  the  sons  of  men, 

Did  Christ,  the  Son  of  God,  appear  ; 
No  weapons  in  his  hands  are  seen, 
No  naming  sword,  nor  thunder  there. 

2  Such  was  the  pity  of  our  God, 

He  loved  the  race  of  man  so  well, 
He  sent  his  Son  to  bear  our  load 

Of  sins,  and  save  our  souls  from  hell. 

3  Sinners,  believe  the  Saviour's  word ; 

Trust  in  his  mighty  name,  and  live : 
A  thousand  joys  his  lips  afford, 

His  hands  a  thousand  blessings  give. 

302.  Matt  11:  28.  L.  M. 

1  How  sweetly  flowed  the  gospel  sound. 

From  lips  of  gentleness  and  grace, 
When  listening  thousands  gathered  round, 
And  joy  and  gladness  filled  the  place ! 

2  From  heaven  he  came,  of  heaven  he  spoke, 

To  heaven  he  led  his  followers'  way ; 
Dark  clouds  of  gloomy  night  he  broke, 
TJnvailing  an  immortal  day. 

3  "  Come,  wanderers,  to  my  Father's  home, 

Come,  all  ye  weary  ones,  and  rest :" 
Yes,  sacred  Teacher,  we  will  come, 
Obey  thee,  love  thee,  and  be  blest! 

4  Decay  then,  tenements  of  dust; 

Pillars  of  earthly  pride,  decay  : 
A  nobler  mansion  waits  the  just, 
And  Jesus  has  prepared  the  way. 

303.  Psalm  45.  L.  M. 

1  Now  be  my  heart  inspired  to  sing 
The  glories  of  my  Saviour  King, — ■ 
Jesus  the  Lord ;  how  heavenly  fair 
His  form !  how  bright  his  beauties  are  ! 


164 


O'er  all  the  sons  of  human  race, 
He  shines  with  a  superior  grace : 
Love  from  his  lips  divinely  flows, 
And  blessings  all  his  state  compose. 

Thy  throne,  O  God,  forever  stands; 
Grace  is  the  sceptre  in  thy  hands  ; 
Thy  laws  and  works  are  just  and  right ; 
Justice  and  grace  are  thy  delight. 

God,  thine  own  God,  has  richly  shed 
His  oil  of  gladness  on  thy  head ; 
And  with  his  sacred  Spirit  blessed 
His  first-born  Son  above  the  rest. 


304.  L.  M. 

1  How  beauteous  were  the  marts  divine. 
That  in  thy  meekness  used  to  shine, 
That  lit  thy  lonely  pathway,  trod 

In  wondrous  love,  O  Son  of  God  I 

2  Oh,  who  like  thee,  so  calm,  so  bright, 
So  pure,  so  made  to  live  in  light? 
Oh,  who  like  thee  did  ever  go 

So  patient  through  a  world  of  woe  \ 

3  Oh,  who  like  thee,  so  humbly  bore 
The  scorn,  the  scoffs  of  men,  before? 
So  meek,  forgiving,  godlike,  high, 
So  glorious  in  humility  ? 

4  Ev'n  death,  which  sets  the  prisoner  free. 
Was  pang,  and  scoff,  and  scorn  to  thee ; 
Yet  love  through  all  thy  torture  glowed, 
And  mercy  with  thy  life-blood  flowed. 

5  Oh,  in  thy  light  be  mine  to  go, 
Illuming  all  my  way  of  woe ! 
And  give  me  ever  on  the  road 

To  trace  thy  footsteps,  Son  of  God. 


LIFE    AND    CHARACTER.  165 

305.  L.  M. 

1  When,  like  a  stranger  on  our  sphere, 
The  lowly  Jesus  wandered  here, 
Where'er  he  went,  affliction  tied, 
And  sickness  reared  her  fainting  head. 

2  The  eye  that  rolled  in  irksome  night, 
Beheld  his  face, — for  God  is  light ; 
The  opening  ear,  the  loosened  tongue, 
His  precepts  heard,  his  praises  sung. 

3  With  bounding  steps  the  halt  and  lame, 
To  hail  their  great  Deliverer  came  ; 
O'er  the  cold  grave  he  bowed  his  head, 
He  spake  the  word,  and  raised  the  dead. 

4  Despairing  madness,  dark  and  wild, 
In  his  inspiring  presence  smiled; 

The  storm  of  horror  ceased  to  roll, 
And  reason  lightened  through  the  soul. 

5  Through  paths  of  loving-kindness  led, 
"Where  Jesus  triumphed  we  would  tread  ; 
To  all,  with  willing  hands  dispense 
The  gifts  of  our  benevolence. 

308.  Luke  22:  43.  L.  M. 

1  'T  is  midnight ;   and  on  Olive's  brow 

The  star  is  dimmed  that  lately  shone  : 
'T  is  midnight ;  in  the  garden,  now, 
The  suffering  Saviour  prays  alone. 

2  'Tis  midnight;  and  from  all  removed, 

The  Saviour  wrestles  lone  with  fears  ; 
Ev'n  that  disciple  whom  he  loved 

Heeds  not  his  Master's  grief  and  tears. 

3  'Tis  midnight ;  and  for  others'  guilt 

The  Man  of  Sorrows  weeps  in  blood ; 
Yet  he  that  hath  in  anguish  knelt 
Is  not  forsaken  by  his  God. 


166  CHRIST. 

4  'T  is  midnight ;  and  from  ether-plains 
Is  borne  the  song  that  angels  know ; 
Unheard  by  mortals  are  the  strains 
That  sweetly  soothe  the  Saviour's  woe. 

307.  Psalm  C9.  L.  M. 

1  Deep  in  our  hearts  let  us  record 
The  deeper  sorrows  of  our  Lord  ; 
Behold  the  rising  billows  roll, 
To  overwhelm  his  holy  soul  ! 

2  Yet,  gracious  God,  thy  power  and  love 
Have  made  the  curse  a  blessing  prove  : 
Those  dreadful  sufferings  of  thy  Son 
Atoned  for  crimes  which  we  had  done. 

3  Oh,  for  his  sake,  our  guilt  forgive, 
And  let  the  mourning  sinner  live  ! 
The  Lord  will  hear  us  in  his  name, 
Nor  shall  our  hope  be  turned  to  shame, 

308.  Matt.  26;  33.  L.    M. 

1  0  suffering  Friend  of  human-kind  ! 
How,  as  the  fetal  hour  drew  near, 
Came  thronging  on  thy  holy  mind 
The  images  of  grief  and  fear  ! 

2  Gcthsemane's  sad  midnight  scene, 
The  faithless  friends,  the  exulting  foes, 
The  thorny  crown,  the  insult  keen, 
The  scourge,  the  cross,  before  thee  rose. 

3  Onward,  like  thee,  thro' scorn  and  dread, 
May  we  our  Father's  call  obey, 
Steadfast  the  path  of  duty  tread, 

And  rise,  through  death,  to  endless  day. 

309.  John  19:  30.  L.   M. 

1   "'Tis  finished  I" — so  the  Saviour  cried, 
And  meekly  bowed  his  head  and  died  : 
"'Tis  finished  !" — yes,  the  race  is  run, 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won. 


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2  'T  is  finished  ! — all  that  heaven  foretold 
By  prophets  in  the  days  of  old  ; 

And  truths  are  opened  to  our  view 
That  kings  and  prophets  never  knew. 

3  'Tis  finished  !— Son  of  God,  thy  power 
Hath  triumphed  in  this  awful  hour  ; 
And  yet  our  eyes  with  sorrow  see 
That  life  to  us  was  death  to  thee. 

4  'T  is  finished  ! — let  the  joyful  sound 

Be  heard  through  all  the  nations  round  ; 
'T  is  finished  ! — let  the  triumph  rise, 
And  swell  the  chorus  of  the  skies. 

310.  Matt.  27:43.  L.  M. 

1  From  Calvary  a  cry  was  heard — 

A  bitter  and  heart-rending  cry ; 
My  Saviour  !  every  mournful  word 
Bespoke  thy  soul's  deep  agony. 

2  A  horror  of  great  darkness  fell 

On  thee,  thou  spotless,  holy  One  ! 
And  all  the  eager  hosts  of  hell 

Conspired  to  tempt  God's  only  Son. 

3  The  scourge,  the  thorns,  the  deep  disgrace 

These  thou  could'st  bear,  nor  once  repine ; 
But  when  Jehovah  vailed  his  face, 
Unutterable  pangs  were  thine. 

4  Let  the  dumb  world  its  silence  break; 

Let  pealing  anthems  rend  the  sky; 
Awake,  my  sluggish  soul,  awake  ! 
He  died,  that  we  might  never  die. 

31  la  Isaiah  53  :  4-6.  L.  M. 

1  Jesus,  whom  angel  hosts  adore, 
Became  a  man  of  griefs  for  me  ; 
In  love,  though  rich,  becoming  poor, 
That  I  through  him  enriched  might  be. 


168  CHRIST. 

2  Though  Lord  of  all,  above,  below, 

He  went  to  Olivet  for  me  : 
There  drank  my  cup  of  wrath  and  woe, 
When  bleeding  in  Gethsemane. 

3  The  ever-blessed  Son  of  God 

Went  up  to  Calvary  for  me  ; 
There  paid  my  debt,  there  bore  my  load, 
In  his  own  body  on  the  tree. 

4  Jesus,  whose  dwelling  is  the  skies, 

Went  down  into  the  grave  for  me ; 
There  overcame  my  enemies, 
There  won  the  glorious  victory. 

5  'Tis  finished  all  :  the  vail  is  rent, 

The  welcome  sure,  the  access  free  : — 
Now  then,  we  leave  our  banishment, 
O  Father,  to  return  to  thee  ! 


312.  Galatians  6  :  14.  L.    M. 

1  When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross, 

On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died. 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 

And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord !  that  I  should  boast, 

Save  in  the  death  of  Christ,  my  God  ; 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  his  blood. 

3  See,  from  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet, 

Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down  : 
Did  e'er  such  love  aud  sorrow  meet, 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  I 

4  His  dying  crimson,  like  a  robe, 

Spreads  o'er  his  body  on  the  tree  ; 
Then  I  am  dead  to  all  the  globe, 
And  all  the  Mobc  is  dead  to  me. 


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5   Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 
That  were  a  present  far  too  small ; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 

Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 

313.  Matt.  27:45.  CM. 

1  Alas  !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed, 
And  did  my  Sovereign  die  ? 
Would  he  devote  that  sacred  head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

.2  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done 
He  groaned  upon  the  tree  ? 
Amazing  pity  !   grace  unknown  ! 
And  love  beyond  degree! 

3  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  his  glories  in, 
When  Christ,  the  great  Creator,  died 
For  man,  the  creature's  sin. 

4  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face 

While  his  dear  cross  appears  ; 
Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 
And  melt  my  eyes  to  tears. 

5  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 

The  debt  of  love  I  owe; 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away, 
'Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 

314.  Matt.  £7  :  50-53.  C.  M. 

1  Behold  the  Saviour  of  mankind, 

Nailed  to  the  shameful  tree  ! 
How  vast  the  love  that  him  inclined 
To  bleed  and  die  for  me  ! 

2  Hark !  how  he  groans,  while  nature  shakes, 

And  earth's  strong  pillars  bend  ! 
The  temple's  vail  asunder  breaks, 
The  solid  marbles  rend. 
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170  CHRIST. 

3  'T  is  finished  !  now  the  ransom  's  paid, 

"  Receive  my  soul !"  he  cries  : 
See — how  he  bows  his  sacred  head 
He  bows  his  head  and  dies ! 

4  But  soon  he  '11  break  death's  iron  chain? 

And  in  full  glory  shine ; 
O  Lamb  of  God  !  was  ever  pain — 
Was  ever  love  like  thine  ! 

315.  Galatians  5  ;  2A.  C.  M. 

1  Oh!  if  my  soul  were  formed  for  woe, 

How  would  I  vent  my  sighs ! 

Repentance  should  like  rivers  flow 

From  both  my  streaming  eyes. 

2  'T  was  for  my  sins  my  dearest  Lord 

Hung  on  the  cursed  tree, 
And  groaned  away  a  dying  life 
For  thee,  my  soul  1  for  thee. 

3  Oh  1  how  I  hate  these  lusts  of  mine 

That  crucified  my  Lord  ; 
Those  sins  that  pierced  and  nailed  his  flesli 
Fast  to  the  fatal  wood  1 

4  Yes,  my  Redeemer — they  shall  die ; 

My  heart  has  so  decreed  ; 
ISfor  will  I  spare  the  guilty  things 
That  made  my  Saviour  bleed. 

5  While  with  a  melting,  broken  heart, 

My  murdered  Lord  I  view, 
I'll  raise  revenge  against  my  sins* 
And  slay  the  murderers  too. 

316.  Luko22:6I.  C.  M. 

1  I  saw  One  hanging  on  a  tree, 
In  agony  and  blood  ; 
Who  fixed  his  languid  eyes  on  me, 
As  near  the  cross  I  stood. 


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2  Sure,  never,  till  my  latest  breath, 

Can  I  forget  that  look  : 
It  seemed  to  charge  me  with  his  death, 
Though  not  a  word  he  spoke. 

3  Alas!  I  knew  not  what  I  did, 

But  now  my  tears  are  vain  ; 
Where  shall  my  trembling  soul  be  hid, 
For  I  the  Lord  have  slain  ! 

4  A.  second  look  he  gave,  that  said, 

"  I  freely  all  forgive  : 
This  blood  is  for  thy  rausom  paid  ; 
I  die  that  thou  may'st  live." 

5  Thus  while  his  death  my  sin  displays 

In  all  its  blackest  hue, 
Such  is  the  mystery  of  grace, 
It  seals  my  pardon  too ! 

317.  Romans  5:8-  C.   M, 

1  Thou,  O  my  Jesus,  thou  didst  me 

Upon  the  cross  embrace  ; 
For  me  didst  bear  the  nails  and  spear, 
And  manifold  disgrace  ; — 

2  And  griefs  and  torments  numberless, 

And  sweat  of  agony, 
Yea,  death  itself ;  and  all  for  one 
That  was  thine  enemy. 

3  Then,  why,  O  blessed  Jesus  Christ, 

Should  I  not  love  thee  well  ? 
Not  for  the  hope  of  winning  heaven, 
Nor  of  escaping  hell ; — 

4  Not  with  the  hope  of  gaining  aught, 

Not  seeking  a  reward  ; 
But  as  thyself  hast  loved  me, 
0  ever-lovino-  Lord  I 


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172  CHRIST. 

5  Ev'n  so  I  love  thee,  and  will  love, 
And  in  thy  praise  will  sing ; 
Solely  because  thou  art  my  God, 
And  my  eternal  King. 

318.  C.  M. 

1  How  condescending  and  how  kind 

"Was  God's  eternal  Son  ! 
Our  misery  reached  his  heavenly  mind, 
And  pity  brought  him  down. 

2  He  sunk  beneath  our  heavy  woes, 

To  raise  us  to  his  throne  ; 
There's  ne'er  a  gift  his  hand  bestows, 
But  cost  his  heart  a  groan. 

3  This  was  compassion,  like  a  God, 

That  when  the  Saviour  knew 
The  price  of  pardon  was  his  blood, 
His  pity  ne'er  withdrew. 

4  Now,  though  he  reigns  exalted  high, 

His  love  is  still  as  great ; 

Well  he  remembers  Calvary, 

Nor  let  his  saints  forget. 

319.  Matt.  11:29  *7S,  6  L. 


1  Go  to  dark  Gethsemane, 

Ye  that  feel  the  tempter's  power ; 
Your  Redeemer's  conflict  see, 

Watch  with  him  one  bitter  hour; 
Turn  not  from  his  griefs  away, 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  pray. 

2  Follow  to  the  judgment-hall  ; 

View  the  Lord  of  life  arraigned  ; 
Oh,  the  wormwood  and  the  gall  ! 

Oh,  the  pangs  his  soul  sustained  ! 
Shun  not  suffering,  shame,  or  loss  ; 
Learn  of  him  to  bear  the  cross. 


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3  Calvary's  mournful  mountain  climb  ; 

There,  adoring  at  his  feet, 
Mark  that  miracle  of  time, 

God's  own  sacrifice  complete  : 
"  It  is  finished,"  hear  him  cry  ; — 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  die. 

4  Early  hasten  to  the  tomb, 

Where  they  laid  his  breathless  clay ; 
All  is  solitude  and  gloom, 

Who  hath  taken  him  away  I 
Christ  is  risen  ; — he  meets  our  eyes ; 
Saviour,  teach  us  so  to  rise  ! 

320.  Matt.  26  :  £6-45.  C.  L.  M. 

1  He  knelt,  the  Saviour  knelt  and  prayed, 

When  but  his  Father's  eye 
Looked  thro'  the  lonely  garden's  shade, 

On  that  dread  agony  ; 
The  Lord  of  all  above,  beneath. 
Was  bowed  with  sorrow  unto  death. 

2  The  sun  set  in  a  fearful  hour, 

The  skies  might  well  grow  dim, 
When  this  mortality  had  power 

So  to  o'ershadow  him  ! 
That  he  who  gave  man's  breath,  might  know 
The  very  depths  of  human  woe. 

3  He  knew  them  all ;  the  doubt,  the  strife, 

The  faint,  perplexing  dread, 
The  mists  that  hang  o'er  parting  life, 

All  darkened  round  his  head  ; 
And  the  Deliverer  knelt  to  pray  ; — 
Yet  passed  it  not,  that  cup,  away. 

4  It  passed  not,  though  the  stormy  wave 

Had  sunk  beneath  his  tread  ; 
It  passed  not,  tho'  to  him  the  grave 

Had  yielded  up  its  dead  : 
But  there  was  sent  him  from  on  high 
A  gift  of  strength  for  man  to  die. 
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174  CHRIST. 

5  And  was  his  mortal  hour  beset 

With  anguish  and  dismay? 
How  may  we  meet  our  conflict  yet 

In  the  dark,  narrow  way  ? 
How  but  thro'  him,  that  path  who  trod  ? 
Save  or  we  perish,  Son  of  God  ! 

321.  John  19;  5.  L.  M. 

1  Behold  the  Man  !     How  glorious  he  ! 

Before  his  foes  he  stands  unawcd, 
And  without  wrong  or  blasphemy, 
He  claims  equality  with  God. 

2  Behold  the  Man  !  by  all  condemned, 

Assaulted  by  a  host  of  foes, 
His  person  and  his  claims  contemned, 
A  man  of  sufferings  and  of  woes. 

3  Behold  the  Man!  he  stands  alone; 

His  foes  are  ready  to  devour ; 
Not  one  of  all  his  friends  will  own 
Their  Master  in  this  trying  hour. 

4  Behold  the  Man  !     So  weak  he  seems, 

His  awful  word  inspires  no  fear  ; 
But  soon  must  he  who  now  blasphemes 
Before  his  judgment  seat  appear. 

5  Behold  the  Man  !    Though  scorned  below. 

He  bears  the  greatest  name  above ; 
The  angels  at  his  footstool  bow, 
And  all  his  royal  claims  approve. 

322.  John  19: 33.  8s,   Vs  &  4s. 

1  Hark!  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 
Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary  ; 
Sec  ! — it  rends  the  rocks  asunder — 
Shakes  the  earth — and  vails  the  sky: 

"Jt  is  finished!"— 
Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry. 


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2  "It  is  finished  !" — oh,  what  pleasure 

Do  these  charming  words  afford  ! 
Heavenly  blessings,  without  measure, 
Flow  to  us  through  Christ,  the  Lord  : 

"  It  is  finished  !"— 
Saints  !  the  dying  words  record. 

3  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs ! 

Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme  : 
All  in  earth  and  heaven,  uniting, 
Join  to  praise  Immanuel's  name  ; 

Hallelujah  !— 
Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb  ! 

323.  Matt.  14;  27.  L.  M. 

1  When  power  divine,  in  mortal  form, 
Hushed  with  a  word  the  raging  storm, 
In  soothing  accents  Jesus  said — 

"  Lo  !  it  is  I ;  be  not  afraid." 

2  Blest  be  the  voice  that  breathes  from  heaven, 
To  every  heart  in  sunder  riven, 

When  love,  and  joy,  and  hope  are  lied — 
"  Lo  !  it  is  I ;  be  not  afraid." 

3  And  when  the  last  dread  hour  is  come, 
While  shuddering  nature  waits  her  doom, 
This  voice  shall  call  the  pious  dead — 

"  Lo  !  it  is  I ;  be  not  afraid." 

324.  P.  M. 

1  Darkly  rose  the  guilty  morning 
When,  the  Prince  of  Glory  scorning, 

Raged  the  fierce  Jerusalem  : 
See  the  Christ,  his  cross  up-bearing ! 
See  him,  mocked  aud  stricken,  wearing 

The  thorn-platted  diadem  ! 

2  Not  the  crowd,  whose  cries  assailed  him, 
Not  the  hands,  that  rudely  nailed  him, 

Slew  him  on  the  cursed  tree  ; 


176  CHRIST. 

Ours  the  sin, from  heaven  that  called  him 
Ours  the  sin,  whose  burden  galled  him, 
In  the  sad  Gethsemane  ! 

3  In  our  wealth  and  tribulation, 
By  thy  precious  cross  and  passion, 

By  thy  blood  and  agony, 
By  thy  glorious  resurrection, 
By  thy  Holy  Ghost's  protection, — 

Make  us  thine  eternally! 

325.  Matt.  27  :  26.  P.  M. 

1  'T  was  the  day  when  God's  Anointed 
Died  for  us  the  death  appointed, 

Bleeding  on  the  dreadful  cross; 
Day  of  darkness,  day  of  terror,' 
Deadly  fruit  of  ancient  error, 

Nature's  fall,  and  Eden's  loss  ! 

2  Haste,  prepare  the  bitter  chalice! 
Gentile  hate  and  Jewish  malice 

Lift  the  royal  Victim  high  ; 
Like  the  serpent,  wonder-gifted, 
Which  the  prophet  once  uplifted, 

For  a  sinful  world  to  die. 

3  Conscious  of  the  deed  unholy, 
Nature's  pulses  beat  more  slowly, 

And  the  sun  his  light  denied  ; 
Darkness  wrapped  the  sacred  city, 
And  the  earth  with  fear  and  pity 

Trembled,  when  the  Just  One  died. 

4  It  is  finished,  Man  of  sorrows  ! 
From  thy  cross  our  nature  borrows 

Strength  to  bear  and  conquer  thus: 
While  exalted  there  we  view  thee, 
Mighty  Sufferer,  draw  us  to  thee, 

Sufferer  victorious ! 


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5  Not  in  vain  for  us  uplifted, 
Man  of  sorrows,  wonder-gifted, 

May  that  sacred  symbol  be ; 
Eminent  amid  the  ages, 
Guide  of  heroes  and  of  sages, 

May  it  guide  us  still  to  thee. 

326.  Psalm  22.  L.  M. 

1  Now  let  our  mournful  songs  record 
The  dying  sorrows  of  our  Lord, 
When  he  complained  in  tears  and  blood, 
Like  one  forsaken  of  his  God. 

2  But  God,  his  Father,  heard  his  cry — 
Raised  from  the  dead,  he  reigns  on  high ; 
The  nations  learn  his  righteousness, 
And  humble  sinners  taste  his  grace. 

327.  Luke  24:46.  L.  M. 

1  He  dies  ! — the  friend  of  sinners  dies  ; 

Lo  !  Salem's  daughters  weep  around  ; 
A  solemn  darkness  vails  the  skies  ; 

A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground. 

2  Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree  : 

The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  men  ; 
But  lo!  what  sudden  joys  we  see, 
Jesus,  the  dead,  revives  again. 

3  The  rising  God  forsakes  the  tomb  ; 

Up  to  his  Father's  court  he  flies ; 
Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home, 
And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies. 

4  Break  off  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell 

How  high  our  great  Deliverer  reigns ; 
Sing  how  he  spoiled  the  hosts  of  hell, 
And  led  the  tvrant  Death  in  chains. 


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CHRIST. 


5  Say — live  forever,  glorious  King, 

Born  to  redeem,  and  strong  to  save  ! 
Where  now,  0  Death,  where  is  thy  stino-? 
And  where  thy  victory,  boasting  Grave? 


328, 


H.  M, 


Come,  every  pious  heart, 

That  loves  the  Saviour's  name, 
Your  noblest  powers  exert 

To  celebrate  his  fame : 


The  debt  of  love 
To  him  you  owe. 


Tell  all  above, 
And  all  below, 

2  He  left  his  starry  crown, 

And  laid  his  robes  aside  ; 
On  wings  of  love  came  down, 

And  wept,  and  bled,  and  died  : 
What  he-  endured,        To  save  our  souls 
No  tongue  can  tell,       From  death  and  hell. 

3  From  the  dark  grave  he  rose — 

The  mansion  of  the  dead  ; 
And  thence  his  mighty  foes 
In  glorious  triumph  led  ; 


Up  through  the  sky 
The  conqueror  rode, 
4  From  thence  he  '11  quickly  com 

His  chariot  will  not  stay — 
And  bear  our  spirits  home 

To  realms  of  endless  day  : 


And  reigns  on  high, 
The  Saviour-God. 


There  shall  we  see 
His  lovely  face, 


And  ever  be 
In  his  embrace. 


329.  Psalm  148. 

1  Ye  tribes  of  Adam,  join 

With  heaven,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
And  offer  notes  divine 
To  your  Creator's  praise  : 


H.  M. 


Ye  holy  throng 
Of  angels  bright^ 


In  worlds  of  light, 
Begin  the  song. 


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2  Thou  sun,  with  dazzling  ray?, 

And  moon,  that  rul'st  the  night, 
Shine  to  your  Maker's  praise, 
With  stars  of  twinkling  light : 


His  power  declare, 
Ye  floods  on  high, 
The  shining  worlds  above 

In  glorious  order  stand  ; 
Or  in  swift  courses  move, 

By  his  supreme  command  : 


And  clouds  that'ily 
In  empty  air. 


From  nothing  came, 
To  praise  the  Lord  ! 


He  spake  the  word, 

And  all  their  frame 

4  Let  all  the  nations  fear 

The  God  that  rules  above  ; 
He  brings  his  people  near, 

And  makes  them  taste  his  love  :  * 
While  earth  and  sky    I  His  saints  shall  raise 
Attempt  his  praise,    |  His  honors  high. 

I.  Luke  4:  19.  H.   M. 

1  Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow  ! 

The  gladly  solemn  sound  ; 
Let  all  the  nations  know, 

To  earth's  remotest  bound, 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

2  Exalt  the  Lamb  of  God, 

The  sin-atoning  Lamb  ! 
Redemption  by  his  blood, 

Through  every  land,  proclaim  : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

3  Ye  slaves  of  sin  and  hell ! 

Your  liberty  receive. 
And  safe  in  Jesus  dwell, 

And  blest  in  Jesus  live  : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 


180  CHRIST. 

4  The  gospel  trumpet  hear, 

The  news  of  pardoning  grace  : 
Ye  happy  souls,  draw  near  ; 

Behold  your  Saviour's  face : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

5  Jesus,  our  great  High  Priest, 

Has  full  atonement  made  ; 
Ye  weary  spirits,  rest ; 

Ye  mourning  souls  be  glad  : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

331.  Luke  24;  34.  H.  M. 

1  Yes,  the  Redeemer  rose  ; 
The  Saviour  left  the  dead  j 
And  o'er  our  hellish  foes 

E:gh  raised  his  conquering  head  ; 


In  wild  dismay, 
The  guards  around 
Lo  !  the  angelic  bands 

In  full  assembly  meet, 
To  wait  his  high  commands, 

And  worship  at  his  feet : 


Fall  to  the  ground, 
And  sink  away. 


Joyful  they  come, 
And  wing  their  way, 


From  realms  of  day, 
To  Jesus'  tomb. 


3  Then  back  to  heaven  they  fly, 

And  the  glad  tidings  bear : 
Hark  !  as  they  soar  on  high, 

What  music  fills  the  air ! 
Their  anthems  say  :    I  Hath  left  the  dead  ; 
"Jesus  who  bled         |  He  rose  to-day." 

4  Ye  mortals,  catch  the  sound, 

Redeemed  by  him  from  hell  ; 
And  send  the  echo  round 

The  Mobe  on  which  you  dwell : 


Transported  cry  : 
"Jesus  who  bled 


Hath  left  the  dead, 
No  more  to  die." 


ADORATION.  181 


5  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord, 

Who  sav'st  us  with  thy  blood  ! 
Wide  be  thy  name  adored, 
Thou  rising,  reigning;  God  ! 

With  thee  we  rise, 

With  thee  we  reign, 


And  empires  gain 
Beyond  the  skies. 


332.  Philippians  4:4.  H.  M. 

1  Rejoice  !  the  Lord  is  King — 

Your  God  and  King  adore  ; 
Mortals,  give  thanks  and  sing, 

And  triumph  evermore  : 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice  : 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

2  His  kingdom  cannot  fail, 

He  rules  o'er  earth  and  heaven, 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell 

Are  to  our  Jesus  given  ; 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice  : 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

3  He  all  his  foes  shall  quell, 

Shall  all  our  sins  destroy, 
And  every  bosom  swell 

With  pure  seraphic  joy  : 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice : 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

4  Rejoice  in  glorious  hope  ! 

Jesus,  the  Judge,  shall  come, 
And  take  his  servants  up 

To  their  eternal  home  : 
We  soon  shall  hear  the  archangel's  voice, 
The  trump  of  God  shall  sound,  Rejoice  ! 

333.  Psalm  24  L.   M. 

1  Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead, 
Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high  ; 
The  powers  of  hell  are  captive  led, 
Dragged  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 
10 


182  CHRIST. 

2  There  his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 
And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay  : — 

"  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates! 
Ye  everlasting  doors  !  give  way." 

3  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light, 
And  wide  unfold  the  ethereal  scene  : 
He  claims  those  mansions  as  his  right ; 
Receive  the  King  of  glory  in. 

4  Who  is  the  King  of  glory — who  ? 
The  Lord  who  all  our  foes  o'ercame  ; 
Who  sin,  and  death,  and  hell  o'erthrew  ; 
And  Jesus  is  the  conqueror's  name. 

5  Lo  !  his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 
And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay  : — 
"Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates  ! 
Ye  everlasting  doors  !  give  way.*' 

6  Who  is  the  King  of  glory — who  ? 

The  Lord  of  boundless  power  possessed ; 
The  King  of  saints  and  angels,  too, 
God  over  all,  forever  blessed. 

334.  Rev.  5  :  12.  L.  M. 

1  Worthy  the  Lamb  of  boundless  sway 
In  earth  or  heaven  the  Lord  of  all ; 
Let  all  the  powers  of  earth  obey, 
And  low  before  his  footstool  fall. 

2  Higher,  still  higher,  swell  the  strain  ; 
Creation's  voice,  the  note  prolong; 
Jesus,  the  Lamb,  shall  ever  reign  ; 
Let  hallelujahs  crown  the  song. 

335.  L.  M. 

1  What  equal  honors  shall  we  bring 
To  thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  the  Lamb, 
When  all  the  notes  that  angels  sing, 
Are  far  inferior  to  thy  name  ? 


ADORATION.  183 

2  Worthy  is  lie  that  once  was  slain, 

The  Prince  of  peace  that  groaned  and  died, 
Worthy  to  rise  and  live,  and  reign, 
At  his  almighty  Father's  side. 

3  Honor  immortal  must  be  paid 

Instead  of  scandal  and  of  scorn  ; 
While  glory  shines  around  his  bead, 
And  a  bright  crown  without  a  thorn. 

4  Blessings  forever  on  the  Lamb, 

Who  bore  the  curse  for  wretched  men  : 
Let  angels  sound  his  sacred  name, 
And  every  creature  say,  Amen  ! 

336.  Rer.  1:5-7.  L.  M. 

1  Now  to  the  Lord,  who  makes  us  know 

The  wonders  of  his  dying  love, 
Be  humble  honors  paid  below, 

And  strains  of  nobler  praise  above. 

2  'Twas  he  who  cleansed  our  foulest  sins, 

And  washed  us  in  his  precious  blood ; 
'T  is  he  who  makes  us  priests  and  kings, 
And  brings  us  rebels  near  to  God. 

3  To  Jesus,  our  atoning  Priest, 

To  Jesus,  our  eternal  King, 
Be  everlasting  power  confessed ! 
Let  every  tongue  his  glory  sing. 

4  Behold  !  on  flying  clouds  he  comes, 

And  every  eye  shall  see  him  move ; 

Tho'  with  our  sins  we  pierced  him  once, 

He  now  displays  his  pardoning  love. 

5  The  unbelieving  world  shall  wail, 

While  we  rejoice  to  see  the  day ; 
Come,  Lord !  nor  let  thy  promise  fail, 
Nor  let  thy  chariot  long  delay. 


184  CHRIST. 

837,  Rev  5;  9-13.  L.  M. 

1  Come,  let  us  sing  the  song  of  songs — 

The  saints  in  heaven  began  the  strain — 
The  homage  which  to  Christ  belongs: 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb,  for  he  was  slain  !" 

2  Slain  to  redeem  us  by  his  blood, 

To  cleanse  from  every  sinful  stain, 
And  make  us  kings  and  priests  to  God — 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb,  for  he  was  slain  !" 

3  To  him  who  suffered  on  the  tree, 

Our  souls,  at  his  soul's  price,  to  gain, 
Blessing,  and  praise,  and  glory  be : 

"  Worthy  the  Lamb,  for  he  was  slain  !" 

4  To  him,  enthroned  by  filial  right, 

All  power  in  heaven  and  earth  proclaim, 
Honor,  and  majesty,  and  might: 

"  Worthy  the  Lamb,  for  he  was  slain !" 

5  Long  as  we  live,  and  when  we  die, 

And  while  in  heaven  with  him  we  reign; 
This  song,  our  song  of  songs  shall  be  : 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb,  for  he  was  slain  !" 

338.  Phil.  2:6.  L.  M. 

1  Bright  King  of  Glory,  dreadful  God  ! 

Our  spirits  bow  before  thy  feet : 
To  thee  we  lift  an  humble  thought, 
And  worship  at  thine  awful  seat. 

2  A  thousand  seraphs  strong  and  bright 

Stand  round  the  glorious  Deity  ; 

But  who,  among  those  sons  of  light, 

Pretends  comparison  with  thee  ? 

3  Yet  there  is  One  of  human  frame, 

Jesus,  arrayed  in  flesh  and  blood, 
Thinks  it  no  robbery  to  claim 
A  full  equality  with  God. 


ADORATION.  185 

4  Then  let  the  name  of  Christ  our  King 
With  equal  honors  be  adored ; 
His  praise  let  every  angel  sing 
And  all  the  nations  own  the  Lord. 

339.  C.  M. 

1  All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name  ! 

Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

2  Crown  him,  ye  martyrs  of  our  God, 

Who  from  his  altar  call  ; 
Extol  the  stem  of  Jesse's  rod, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

3  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 

Ye  ransomed  from  the  fall ; 
Hail  him,  who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

4  Sinners,  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall; 
Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

0  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe, 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

6  Oh  !  that  with  yonder  sacred  throng, 
We  at  his  feet  may  fall ; 
We  '11  join  the  everlasting  song, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

340.  Rev  5:  6-10.  CM. 

1  Behold  the  glories  of  the  Lamb, 

Amid  his  Father's  throne  ; 
Prepare  new  honors  for  his  name, 
And  son or3  before  unknown. 


186  CHRIST. 

2  Let  elders  worship  at  his  feet, 

The  church  adore  around, 
"With  vials  full  of  odors  sweet, 
And  harps  of  sweeter  sound. 

3  Now  to  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain. 

Be  endless  blessings  paid ! 
Salvation,  glory,  joy  remain 
Forever  on  thy  head  ! 

4  Thou  hast  redeemed  our  souls  with  blood, 

Hast  set  the  prisoners  free, 
Hast  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God, 
And  we  shall  reign  with  thee. 

341.  Eph.  4:8.  CM. 

1  Hosanna  to  the  Prince  of  light, 

That  clothed  himself  in  clay ; 
Entered  the  iron  gates  of  death, 
And  tore  the  bars  away. 

2  See  how  the  Conqueror  mounts  aloft, 

And  to  his  Father  flies, 
With  scars  of  honor  in  his  flesh, 
And  triumph  in  his  eyes. 

3  Raise  your  devotion,  mortal  tongues, 

To  reach  his  blest  abode ; 
Sweet  be  the  accents  of  your  songs 
To  our  incarnate  God. 

4  Bright  angels !  strike  your  loudest  strings, 

Your  sweetest  voices  raise ; 
Let  heaven,  and  all  created  things, 
Sound  our  Immanuel's  praise. 

342.  Rev.  5:  12.  CM. 

1  Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 
With  angels  round  the  throne; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 


187 


ADORATION". 

2  "  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they  cry, 

"  To  be  exalted  thus !" 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb  !"  our  lips  reply, 
"  For  he  was  slain  for  us." 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honor  and  power  divine  ; 
And  blessings,  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be,  Lord,  forever  thine  ! 

4  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky, 

And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
Conspire  to  lift  thy  glories  high, 
And  speak  thine  endless  praise. 

5  The  whole  creation  join  in  one, 

To  bless  the  sacred,  name 
Of  him  who  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb  ! 


343.  Hebrews  2;  9.  CM. 

1  The  head  that  once  was  crowned  with  thorns, 

Is  crowned  with  glory  now ; 
A  royal  diadem  adorns 
The  mighty  Victor's  brow. 

2  The  highest  place  that  heaven  affords, 

Is  his  by  sovereign  right ; 
The  King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords, 
He  reigns  in  glory  bright ; — 

3  The  joy  of  all  who  dwell  above, 

The  joy  of  all  below, 
To  whom  he  manifests  his  love, 
And  grants  his  name  to  know. 

4  To  them  the  cross  with  all  its  shame, 

With  all  its  grace,  is  given  ; 
Their  name — an  everlasting  name, 
Their  joy — the  joy  of  heaven. 


188 


5  To  them  the  cross  is  life  and  health, 
Though  shame  and  death  to  him  ; 
His  people's  hope,  his  people's  wealth, 
Their  everlasting  theme. 

344.  C.  M. 

1  Oh  !  for  a  shout  of  sacred  joy- 

To  God,  the  sovereign  King  ; 
Let  all  the  lands  their  tongues  emj}loy, 
And  hymns  of  triumph  sing. 

2  Jesus,  our  God,  ascends  on  high  ; 

His  heavenly  guards  around 
Attend  him  rising  through  the  sky, 
With  trumpets'  joyful  sound. 

3  While  angels  shout  and  praise  their  King-, 

Let  mortals  learn  their  strains  ; 
Let  all  the  earth  his  honor  sing; — 
O'er  all  the  earth  he  reigns. 

4  Eehearse  his  praise,  with  awe  profound ; 

Let  knowledge  lead  the  song; 
Nor  mock  him  with  a  solemn  sound 
Upon  a  thoughtless  tongue. 

345.  Cant.  5  :  10-16.  G.  M. 

1  Majestic  sweetness  sits  enthroned 

Upon  the  Saviour's  brow  ; 
His  head  with  radiant  glories  crowned, 
His  lips  with  grace  o'crflow. 

2  No  mortal  can  with  him  compare, 

Among  the  sons  of  men ; 
Fairer  is  he  than  all  the  fair 
That  fill  the  heavenly  train. 

3  He  saw  me  plunged  in  deep  distress, 

He  flew  to  my  relief; 
For  me  he  bore  the  shameful  cross, 
And  carried  all  my  grief. 


ADORATIOX.  189 

4  To  him  I  owe  my  life  and  breath, 

And  all  the  joys  I  have  ; 
He  makes  me  triumph  over  death, 
He  saves  me  from  the  grave. 

5  To  heaven,  the  place  of  his  abode, 

He  brings  my  weary  feet  ; 
Shows  me  the  glories  of  my  God, 
And  makes  my  joy  complete. 

6  Since  from  his  bounty  I  receive 

Such  proofs  of  love  divine, 
Had  I  a  thousand  hearts  to  give, 
Lord !  they  should  all  be  thine. 

348.  C  M. 

1  The  Saviour  !  oh,  what  endless  charms 

Dwell  in  the  blissful  sound  ! 
Its  influence  every  fear  disarms, 
And  spreads  sweet  comfort  round. 

2  The  almighty  Former  of  the  skies 

Stooped  to  our  vile  abode; 
While  angels  viewed  with  wondering  eyes 
And  hailed  the  incarnate  God. 

3  Ok  !   the  rich  depths  of  love  divine  ! 

Of  bliss  a  boundless  store ! 
Dear  Saviour,  let  me  call  thee  mine ; 
I  cannot  wish  for  more. 

4  On  thee  alone  my  hope  relies 

Beneath  thy  cross  I  fall; 
My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Sacrifice, 
My  Saviour,  and  my  All ! 

3  17.  C.  M, 

1   Oh  !  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 

My  dear  Redeemers  praise  ! 

The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 

The  triumphs  of  his  grace  ! 


190  CHRIST. 

2  My  gracious  Master  and  my  God  ! 

Assist  rne  to  proclaim, 
To  spread,  through  all  the  earth  abroad, 
The  honors  of  thy  name. 

3  Jesus — the  name  that  calms  my  fears, 

That  bids  my  sorrows  cease  ; 
'Tis  music  to  ray  ravished  ears  ; 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

4  He  breaks  the  power  of  reigning  sin, 

He  sets  the  prisoner  free; 
His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean  ; 
His  blood  availed  for  me. 

348.  Job  19  :  25.  C.  M. 

1  I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives, 

And  ever  prays  for  me  : 
A  token  of  his  love  he  gives, 
A  pledge  of  liberty. 

2  I  find  him  lifting  up  my  head  ; 

He  brings  salvation  near  : 
His  presence  makes  me  free  indeed, 
And  he  will  soon  appear. 

3  He  wills  that  I  should  holy  be  : 

What  can  withstand  his  will  ? 
The  counsel  of  his  grace  in  me, 
He  surely  shall  fulfill. 

4  Jesus,  I  hang  upon  thy  word  : 

I  steadfastly  believe 
Thou  wilt  return,  and  claim  me,  Lord, 
And  to  thyself  receive. 

349.  C.  M. 

1   He,  who  on  earth  as  man  was  known, 
And  bore  our  sins  and  pains, 
Now,  seated  on  th'  eternal  throne, 
The  Lord  of  glory  reigns. 


ADORATION.  191 

2  His  hands  the  wheels  of  nature  guide 

With  an  unerring  skill ; 
And  countless  worlds,  extended  wide, 
Obey  his  sovereign  will. 

3  While  harps  unnumbered  sound  his  praise 

In  yonder  world  above, 
His  saints  on  earth  admire  his  ways, 
And  glory  in  his  love. 

4  When  troubles,  like  a  burning  sun, 

Beat  heavy  on  their  head ; 

To  this  almighty  rock  they  run, 

And  find  a  pleasing  shade. 

5  How  glorious  he — how  happy  they, 

In  such  a  glorious  friend  ! 
Whose  love  secures  them  all  the  way, 
And  crowns  them  at  the  end. 

350.  Hebrews  4  :  11-15.  CM. 

1  Come,  let  us  join  our  songs  of  praise 

To  our  ascended  Priest ; 
He  entered  heaven  with  all  our  names 
Engraven  on  his  breast. 

2  Below  he  washed  our  guilt  away, 

By  his  atoning  blood  ; 
Now  he  appears  before  the  throne, 
And  pleads  our  cause  with  God. 

3  Clothed  with  our  nature  still,  he  knows 

The  weakness  of  our  frame, 
And  how  to  shield  us  from  the  foes 
Whom  he  himself  o'ercame. 

4  Nor  time,  nor  distance,  e'er  shall  quench 

The  fervor  of  his  love ; 
For  us  he  died  in  kindness  here, 
For  us  he  lives  above. 


192  CHRIST. 

5  Oh  !  may  we  ne'er  forget  his  grace, 
Nor  blush  to  bear  his  name  ; 
Still  may  our  hearts  hold  fast  his  faith — 
Our  lips  his  praise  proclaim. 

83 1 .  Luke  24 :  3i-  S.  M. 

1  "  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed  !" — 

Then  is  his  work  performed  ; 

The  mighty  Captive  now  is  freed, 

And  death,  our  foe,  disarmed. 

2  "The  Lord  is  risen  indeed  !" — 

He  lives  to  die  no  more ; 
He  lives,  the  sinner's  cause  to  plead, 
AVhose  curse  and  shame  he  bore. 

3  "The  Lord  is  risen  indeed  !" — 
*  Then  hell  hath  lost  its  prey  : 

With  him  is  risen  the  ransomed  seed, 
To  reign  in  endless  day. 

4  "  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed  !" — 

Attending  angels  !   hear  ; 
Up  to  the  courts  of  heaven,  with  speed 
The  joyful  tidings  bear. 

5  Then  wake  your  golden  lyres, 

And  strike  each  cheerful  chord  ; 
Join,  all  ye  bright,  celestial  choirs! 
To  sing  our  risen  Lord. 

352.  S.  M. 

1  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high, 

To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
And  round  thy  throne  unceasingly 
The  songs  of  praise  arise. 

2  But  we  are  lingering  here 

With  sin  and  care  oppressed  : 
Lord !  send  thy  promised  Comforter, 
And  lead  us  to  thv  rest ! 


ADORATION.  193 

3  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high  : 

But  thou  didst  first  come  down, 
Through  earth's  most  bitter  misery 
To  pass  unto  thy  crown. 

4  And  girt  with  griefs  and  fears 

Our  onward  course  must  be  ; 
But  only  let  that  path  of  tears 
Lead  us  at  last  to  thee  ! 

5  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high  : 

But  thou  shalt  come  again 
With  all  the  bright  ones  of  the  sky 
Attendant  in  thy  train. 

6  Oh,  by  thy  saving  power 

So  make  us  live  and  die, 
That  we  may  stand  in  that  dread  hour, 
At  thy  right  hand  on  high  ! 

353.  Rev.   5:  9-13.  S.  M. 

1  Enthroned  is  Jesus  now 

Upon  his  heavenly  seat ; 
The  kingly  crown  is  on  his  brow, 
The  saints  are  at  his  feet. 

2  They  sing  the  Lamb  of  God, 

Once  slain  on  earth  for  them  ; 
The  Lamb,  through  whose  atoning  blood 
Each  wrears  his  diadem. 

3  Thy  grace,  O  Holy  Ghost, 

Thy  blessed  help  supply, 
That  we  may  join  that  radiant  host, 
Triumphant  in  the  sky. 

354.  John  3 -.17.  S.  M. 

1  Raise  your  triumphant  songs 
To  an  immortal  tune  ; 
Wide  let  the  earth  resound  the  deeds 
Celestial  grace  has  done. 


194  CHRIST. 

2  Sing  how  eternal  love 

Its  chief  Beloved  chose, 
And  bade  him  raise  our  wretched  race 
From  their  abyss  of  woes. 

3  His  hand  no  thunder  bears, 

No  terror  clothes  his  brow, 
No  bolts  to  drive  our  guilty  souls 
To  fiercer  flames  below. 

4  'Twas  mercy  filled  the  throne, 

And  wrath  stood  silent  by, 
When  Christ  was  sent  with  pardons  down 
To  rebels  doomed  to  die. 


355.  1  Tim.  3:16.  S.  M, 

1  Beyond  the  starry  skies, 

Far  as  th'  eternal  hills, 
There  in  the  boundless  world  of  light 
Our  great  Redeemer  dwells. 

2  Around  him  angels  fair, 

In  countless  armies  shine; 
And  ever,  in  exalted  lays, 
They  offer  songs  divine. 

3  "  Hail,  Prince  of  life  !"  they  cry, 

"Whose  unexampled  love, 
Moved  thee  to  quit  these  glorious  realms 
And  royalties  above." 

4  And  when  he  stooped  to  earth, 

And  suffered  rude  disdain, 
They  cast  their  honors  at  his  feet, 
And  waited  in  his  train. 

5  They  saw  him  on  the  cross, 

While  darkness  vailed  the  skies, 
And  when  lie  burst  the  gates  of  death, 
They  saw  the  conqueror  rise. 


ADO  RATIO  X,  195 

6  They  thronged  his  chariot  wheels, 
And  bore  him  to  his  throne  ; 
Then  swept  their  golden  harps  and  sung, — 
"  The  glorious  work  is  done." 

356.  Jude2i.  S.  M. 

1  To  God  the  only  wise, 

Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 

Let  all  the  saints  below  the  skies 

Their  humble  praises  bring. 

2  'Tis  his  almighty  love, 

His  counsel  and  his  care, 
Preserves  us  safe  from  sin  and  death, 
And  every  hurtful  snare. 

3  He  will  present  our  souls, 

Unblemished-  and  complete, 
Before  the  glory  of  his  face, 
With  joys  divinely  great. 

4  To  our  Redeemer  God 

Wisdom  and  power  belongs, 
Immortal  crowns  of  majesty, 
And  everlasting  songs. 

357,  Heb.l:6.  8s,   7s  &  7s. 

1  Hark!  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices 

Sound  the  note  of  praise  above  ; 
Jesus  reigns,  and  heaven  rejoices; 

Jesus  reigns,  the  God  of  love  : 
See,  he  sits  on  yonder  throne  ; 
Jesus  rules  the  world  alone. 

2  Kino;  of  glory  !  reign  forever — 

Thine  an  everlasting  crown  ; 
Nothing,  from  thy  love,  shall  sever 

Those  whom  thou  hast  made  thine  own  : — 
Happy  objects  of  thy  grace, 
Destined  to  behold  thy  face. 


19G  CHRIST. 

0  Saviour  !  hasten  thine  appearing  ; 

Bring,  oh,  bring  the  glorious  day, 
When  the  awful  summons  hearing, 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away  ; — ■ 
Then,  with  golden  harps,  we  '11  sing, — 
"  Glory,  glory  to  our  King  !" 

358.  Revelation  19  :  12.  83   &    Is. 

1  Hail,  thou  once  despised  Jesus  ! 

Crowned  in  mockery  a  king ! 
Thou  didst  suffer  to  release  us; 

Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring. 
Hail,  thou  agonizing  Saviour, 

Bearer  of  our  sin  and  shame ! 
By  thy  merits  we  find  favor ; 

Life  is  given  through  thy  name. 

2  Jesus,  hail !  enthroned  in  glory, 

There  forever  to  abide  ; 
All  the  heavenly  host  adore  thee, 

Seated  at  thy  Father's  side  : 
There  for  sinners  thou  art  pleading ; 

There  thou  dost  our  place  prepare  : 
Ever  for  us  interceding, 

Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

3  Worship,  honor,  power  and  blessing 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive  ; 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 

Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give. 
Help,  ye  bright  angelic  spirits  ; 

Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays; 
Help  to  sing  our  Saviour's  merits  ; 

Help  to  chant  Immanuel's  praise. 

359.  Heb.12.-2  8s&7s. 
1  Look,  ye  saints,  the  sight  is  glorious ! 

See  the  Man  of  Sorrows  now 

From  the  fight  returned  victorious  ; 

Every  knee  to  him  shall  bow. 


ADORATION.  197 

Crown  the  Saviour  !  angels,  crown  him ! 

Rich  the  trophies  Jesus  brings ; 
In  the  seat  of  power  enthrone  him, 

Crown  the  Saviour  Kino-  of  kings ! 

2  Sinners  in  derision  crowned  him, 

Mocking  thus  the  Saviour's  claim  ; 
Saints  and  angels  !  crowd  around  him, 

Own  his  title,  praise  his  name- 
Hark,  those  bursts  of  acclamation, 

Hark,  those  loud,  triumphant  chords ! 
Jesus  takes  the  highest  station ; 

KiDg  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords! 

380,  Heb.l:3.  88&7s,  D. 

1  Mighty  God  !  while  angels  bless  thee, 

May  a  mortal  lisp  thy  name  ? 
Lord  of  men,  as  well  as  angels ! 

Thou  art  every  creature's  theme  : 
Lord  of  every  land  and  nation ! 

Ancient  of  eternal  days  ! 
•  Sounded  through  the  wide  creation, 

Be  thy  just  and  awful  praise. 

2  For  the  grandeur  of  thy  nature, — 

Grand,  beyond  a  seraph's  thought ; 
For  the  wonders  of  creation, 

Works  with  skill  and  kindness  wrought ; 
For  thy  providence,  that  governs 

Through  thine  empire's  wide  domain, 
Wings  an  angel,  guides  a  sparrow  ; 

Blessed  be  thy  gentle  reign. 

3  For  thy  rich,  thy  free  redemption, 

Bright,  tho'  vailed  in  darkness  long  ; 
Thought  is  poor,  and  poor  expression  ; 

Who  can  sing  that  wondrous  song? 
Brightness  of  the  Father's  glory ! 

Shall  thy  praise  unuttered  lie? 
Break,  my  tongue  !  such  guilty  silence, 

Sing  the  Lord  who  came  to  die  : — 
17* 


CHRIST. 

4  From  the  highest  throne  of  glory, 

To  the  cross  of  deepest  woe, 
Came  to  ransom  guilty  captives  ! — 

Flow,  my  praise  !  forever  flow  : 
Re-ascend,  immortal  Saviour! 

Leave  thy  footstool,  take  thy  throne  ; 
Thence  return  and  reign  forever ; — 

Be  the  kingdom  all  thine  own  ! 


301.  8s  &  7s,  D. 

1  Crown  his  head  with  endless  blessing, 

Who,  in  God  the  Father's  name, 
With  compassions  never  ceasing, 

Comes  salvation  to  proclaim. 
Hail,  ye  saints,  who  know  his  favor, 

Who  within  his  gates  are  found  ; 
Hail,  ye  saints,  the  exalted  Saviour, 

Let  his  courts  with  praise  resound. 

2  Lo,  Jehovah,  we  adore  thee ; 

Thee  our  Saviour  !   thee  our  God  ! 
From  his  throne  his  beams  of  glory 

Shine  through  all  the  world  abroad. 
In  his  word  his  light  arises, 

Brightest  beams  of  truth  and  grace ; 
Bind,  oh,  bind  your  sacrifices, 

In  his  courts  your  offerings  place. 


3  Jesus,  thee  our  Saviour  hailing, 

Thee  our  God  in  praise  we  own  ; 
Highest  honors,  never  fail  in  o*, 

Rise  eternal  round  thy  throne  ; 
Now,  ye  saints,  his  power  confessing, 

In  your  grateful  strains  adore  ; 
For  his  mercy,  never  ceasing, 

Flows,  and  flows  forevermore. 


ADORATION.  199 

362.  Heb.  7;  25.  8S  &   7S. 

1  Christ,  above  all  glory  seated  ! 

King  eternal,  strong  to  save ! 

To  thee,  Death,  by  death  defeated, 

Triumph  high  and  glory  gave. 

2  Thou  art  gone,  where  now  is  given, 

What  no  mortal  might  could  gain : 
On  the  eternal  throne  of  heaven, 
In  thy  Father's  power  to  reign. 

3  There  thy  kingdoms  all  adore  thee, 

Heaven  above  and  earth  below, 
While  the  depths  of  hell  before  thee, 
Trembling  and  defeated  bow. 

4  We,  0  Lord  !  with  hearts  adoring, 

Follow  thee  above  the  sky : 
Hear  our  prayers  thy  grace  imploring, 
Lift  our  souls  to  thee  on  high. 

5  So  when  thou  again  in  glory 

On  the  clouds  of  heaven  shalt  shine, 
We  thy  flock  shall  stand  before  thee, 
Owned  forevermore  as  thine. 

363.  Heb.  1:3.  8s  &  7s. 

1  Jesus  comes,  his  conflict  over, 

Comes  to  claim  his  great  reward  ; 
Angels  round  the  victor  hover, 
Crowding  to  behold  their  Lord. 

2  Yonder  throne  for  him  erected, 

Now  becomes  the  victor's  seat ; 
Lo,  the  man  on  earth  rejected  ! 
Angels  worship  at  his  feet. 

3  Day  and  night  they  cry  before  him, — 

"  Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  !" 
All  the  powers  of  heaven  adore  him ; 
All  obey  his  sovereign  word. 


200  CHRIST. 

364.  8s  &  Is. 

1  Lord  of  heaven,  and  earth,  and  ocean, 

Hear  us  from  thy  bright  abode, 
While  our  hearts,  with  true  devotion, 
Own  their  great  and  gracious  God. 

2  Now  with  joy  we  come  before  thee, 

Seek  thy  face,  thy  mercies  sing  ; 
Lord  of  life,  of  light,  and  glory, 

Guard  thy  church,  thou  heavenly  King. 

3  Health  and  every  needful  blessing 

Are  thy  bounteous  gifts  alone  ; 
Comforts  undeserved  possessing, 
Here  we  bend  before  thy  throne. 

365.  Rev.  11:17.  8s  &   Ts. 

1  O  thou  Sun  of  glorious  splendor ! 

Shine  with  healing  in  thy  wing, 
Chase  away  these  shades  of  darkness, 
Holy  light  and  comfort  bring. 

2  Let  the  heralds  of  salvation 

Round  the  world  with  joy  proclaim 

Death  and  hell  are  spoiled  and  vanquished 

Through  the  great  Immanuel's  name. 

3  Take  thy  power,  almighty  Saviour  ! 

Claim  the  nations  for  thine  own  ; 
Reign,  thou  Lord  of  life  and  glory, 
Till  each  heart  becomes  thy  throne. 

366.  Galatians  6  :  U.  8S  &   Ts. 

1  In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory, 

Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time ; 
All  the  light  of  sacred  story 
Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 

2  When  the  woes  of  life  o'ertake  me, 

Hopes  deceive,  and  fears  annoy, 
Never  shall  the  cross  forsake  me  : 
Lo  !  it  glows  with  peace  and  joy. 


ADORATION.  201 

3  When  the  sun  of  bliss  is  beaming 

Light  and  love  upon  my  way, 
From  the  cross  the  radiance  streaming, 
Adds  new  lustre  to  the  day. 

4  Bane  and  blessing,  pain  and  pleasure, 

By  the  cross  are  sanctified  ; 
Peace  is  there,  that  knows  no  measure, 
Joys  that  through  all  time  abide. 

5  In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory, 

Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time ; 
All  the  light  of  sacred  story 
Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 


387.  Romans  10  :  20.  83  &   7s. 

1  Saviour,  source  of  every  blessing, 

Tune  my  heart  to  grateful  lays  ; 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing, 
Call  for  ceaseless  songs  of  praise. 

2  Teach  me  some  melodious  measure, 

Sung  by  raptured  saints  above  ; 
Fill  my  soul  with  sacred  pleasure, 
While  I  sino;  redeeming  love. 

3  Thou  didst  seek  me  when  a  stranger, 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God ; 
Thou,  to  save  my  soul  from  danger, 
Didst  redeem  me  with  thy  blood. 

4  By  thy  hand  restored,  defended, 

Safe  through  life,  thus  far,  I  'm  come ; 
Safe,  0  Lord,  when  life  is  ended, 

Bring  me  to  my  heavenly  home.  I 

368.  8s  &  7s. 

1  I  would  love  thee,  God  and  Father  ! 
My  Redeemer,  and  my  King  ! 
I  would  love  thee  ;  for,  without  thee, 
Life  is  but  a  bitter  thino-. 


202  CHRIST. 

2  I  would  love  thee  ;  every  blessing 

Flows  to  me  from  out  thy  throne  : 
I  would  love  thee — he  who  loves  thee 
Never  feels  himself  alone. 

3  I  would  love  thee ;  look  upon  me, 

Ever  guide  me  with  thine  eye : 

I  would  love  thee;  if  not  nourished 

By  thy  love,  my  soul  would  die. 

4  I  would  love  thee  ;  may  thy  brightness 

Dazzle  my  rejoicing  eyes  ! 
I  would  love  thee ;  may  thy  goodness 
Watch  from  heaven  o'er  all  I  prize. 

5  I  would  love  thee,  I  have  vowed  it ; 

On  thy  love  my  heart  is  set: 

While  I  love  thee,  I  can  never 

My  Redeemer's  blood  forget. 

369.  6s  &  4s. 

1  Let  us  awake  our  joys, 
Strike  up  with  cheerful  voice, 

Each  creature  sing — 
Angels,  begin  the  song, 
Mortals,  the  strain  prolong, 
In  accents  sweet  and  strong, 

"  Jesus  is  King." 

2  Proclaim  abroad  his  name, 
Tell  of  his  matchless  fame  : 

What  wonders  done  ! 
Shout  through  hell's  dark  profound, 
Let  all  the  earth  resound, 
'Till  heaven's  high  arch  rebound, 

"  Victory  is  won." 

3  All  hail  the  glorious  day. 
When  through  the  heavenly  way 

Lo,  he  shall  come  ! 
While  they  who  pierced  him  wail, 
His  promise  shall  not  fail  ; 
Saints,  see  your  King  prevail : 

Great  Saviour,  come. 


ADORATION.  203 

370.  Dan.  12:3.  6S   &   4S. 

1  Sound,  sound  the  truth  abroad  ! 
Bear  ye  the  word  of  God 

Through  the  wide  world  ; 
Tell  what  our  Lord  has  done, 
Tell  how  the  day  is  won, 
And  from  his  lofty  throne 

Satan  is  hurled. 

2  Ye,  who  forsaking  all, 

At  your  loved  Master's  call, 

Comforts  resign  ; 
Soon  will  your  work  be  done  ; 
Soon  will  the  prize  be  won; 
Brighter  than  yonder  sun 

Then  shall  ye  shine. 

371.  6S&43. 

1  Rise,  glorious  Conqueror,  rise ; 
Into  thy  native  skies, — 

Assume  thy  right : 
And  where  in  many  a  fold 
The  clouds  are  backwards  rolled — 
Pass  through  those  gates  of  gold, 

And  reign  in  light ! 

2  Victor  o'er  death  and  hell ! 
Cherubic  legions  swell 

Thy  radiant  train  : 
Praises  all  heaven  inspire  ; 
Each  angel  sweeps  his  lyre, 
And  waves  his  wings  of  fire, — 

Thou  Lamb  once  slain  ! 

3  Enter,  incarnate  God  ! — 
Xo  feet  but  thine,  have  trod 

The  serpent  down  ; 
Blow  the  full  trumpets,  blow! 
Wider  yon  portals  throw! 
Saviour  triumphant — go, 

And  take  thy  crown  ! 


204  CHRIST. 

4  Lion  of  Judah — Hail ! 
And  let  thy  name  prevail 

From  age  to  age  ; 
Lord  of  the  rolling  years  ; — 
Claim  for  thine  own  the  spheres, 
For  thou  hast  bought  with  tears 

Thy  heritage  ! 

372.  Rey.  5  ;  12.  6S  &  4s. 

1  Glory  to  God  on  high  ! 
Let  heaven  and  earth  reply, 

"  Praise  ye  his  name  !" 
His  love  and  grace  adore, 
Who  all  our  sorrows  bore  ; 
Sing  loud  forevermore, 

"  Worthy  the  Lamb  !" 

2  While  they  around  the  throne 
Cheerfully  join  in  one, 

Praising  his  name, — 
Ye  who  have  felt  his  blood 
Sealing  your  peace  with  God, 
Sound  his  dear  name  abroad, 

"  Worthy  the  Lamb  !" 

3  Join,  all  ye  ransomed  race, 
Our  Lord  and  God  to  bless  : 

Praise  ye  his  name  ! 
In  him  we  will  rejoice, 
And  make  a  joyful  noise, 
Shouting  with  heart  and  voice, 

"  Worthy  the  Lamb  !" 

4  Soon  must  we  change  our  place, 
Yet  we  will  never  cease 

Praising  his  name  : 
To  him  our  songs  we  bring ; 
Hail  him  our  glorious  King  ; 
And,  through  all  ages  sing, 

"  Worthy  the  La~mb  !" 


ADORATION.  205 

373.  •       6s  &  4s. 

1  Sing,  sing  his  lofty  praise, 
Whom  angels  can  not  raise, 

But  whom  they  sing  ; 
Jesus,  who  reigns  above, 
Object  of  angels'  love, 
Jesus,  whose  grace  we  prove, 

Jesus,  our  King. 

2  Rich  is  the  grace  we  sing, 
Poor  is  the  grace  we  bring, 

Not  as  we  ought ; 
But  when  we  see  his  face, 
In  yonder  glorious  place, 
Then  shall  we  sing  his  grace, 

Sing  without  fault. 

374,  Kev.5:12.  6S  &  43. 

1  Come,  all  ye  saints  of  God, 
Wide  through  the  earth  abroad, 

Spread  Jesus'  fame : 
Tell  what  his  love  hath  done  ; 
Trust  in  his  name  alone  ; 
Shout  to  his  lofty  throne, 

"  Worthy  the  Lamb  !" 

2  Hence,  gloomy  doubts  and  fears  ! 
Dry  up  your  mournful  tears  ; 

Swell  the  glad  theme  : 
To  Christ,  our  gracious  King, 
Strike  each  melodious  string ; 
Join  heart  and  voice  to  sing, 

"  Worthy  the  Lamb  !" 

3  Hark  1  how  the  choirs  above, 
Filled  with  the  Saviour's  love, 

Dwell  on  his  name  ! 
There,  too,  may  we  be  found, 
With  light  and  glory  crowned, 
While  all  the  heavens  resound, 

"  Worthy  the  Lamb  !" 
18 


206  CHRIST. 

375.  Matt.  28:  6.  C.  L.  M. 

1  How  calm  and  beautiful  the  mora, 

That  gilds  the  sacred  tomb, 
Where  Christ  the  crucified  was  borne, 

And  vailed  in  midnight  gloom  ! 
Oh,  weep  no  more  the  Saviour  slain, 
The  Lord  is  risen,  he  lives  again. 

2  Ye  mourning  saints,  dry  every  tear 

For  your  departed  Lord, 
"  Behold  the  place,  he  is  not  here,!" 

The  tomb  is  all  unbarred  : 
The  gates  of  death  were  closed  in  vain, 
The  Lord  is  risen,  be  lives  again. 

3  Now  cheerful  to  the  house  of  prayer, 

Your  early  footsteps  bend  ; 
The  Saviour  will  himself  be  there, 

Your  Advocate  and  Friend  : 
Once  by  the  law,  your  hopes  were  slain, 
But  now  in  Christ,  ye  live  again. 

376.  frs,  6  u 

1  Glory,  glory  to  our  King ! 

Crowns  unfading  wreathe  his  head  ; 
Jesus  is  the  name  we  sing — 

Jesus,  risen  from  the  dead ; 
Jesus,  conqirror  o'er  the  grave  ; 
Jesus,  mighty  now  to  save. 

2  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high, 

Angels  come  to  meet  their  King; 
Shouts  triumphant  rend  the  sky, 

While  the  victor's  praise  they  sing : 
"Open  now,  ye  heavenly  gates  ! 
'T  is  the  King  of  glory  waits." 

3  Now  behold  him  high  enthroned, 

Glorv  beaming  from  his  face  ! 


ADORATION.  207 

By  adoring  angels  owned, 

God  of  holiness  and  grace  ! 
Oh,  for  hearts  and  tongues  to  sing 
"  Glory,  glory  to  our  King  !" 

377.  Luke  24;  34.  L.   M. 

1  The  morning  kindles  all  the  sky,  , 
The  heavens  resound  with  anthems  high, 

The  shining  angels  as  they  speed, 
Proclaim,  "  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed  !" 

2  Vainly  with  rocks  his  tomb  was  barred, 
While  Roman  guards  kept  watch  and  ward  ; 
Majestic  from  the  spoiled  tomb, 

In  pomp  of  triumph,  he  has  come  ! 

3  When  the  amazed  disciples  heard, 

Their  hearts  with  speechless  joy  were  stirred  ; 
Their  Lord's  beloved  face  to  see, 
Eager  they  haste  to  Galilee. 

4  Ilis  pierced  hands  to  them  he  shows, 
His  face  with  love's  own  radiance  glows ; 
They  with  the  angels'  message  speed, 
And  shout,  "The  Lord  is  risen  indeed  I" 

5  0  Christ,  thou  King  compassionate ! 
Our  hearts  possess,  on  thee  we  wait ; 
Help  us  to  render  praises  due, 

To  thee  the  endless  ages  through  ! 

378,  7s. 

1  Angels  !  roll  the  rock  away  ; 
Death  !  yield  up  thy  mighty  prey ; 
See  !  the  Saviour  leaves  the  tomb, 
Glowing  with  immortal  bloom. 

2  Hark !  the  wondering  angels  raise 
Louder  notes  of  joyful  praise  ; 
Let  the  earth's  remotest  bound 
Echo  with  the  blissful  sound. 


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3  Saints  on  earth,  lift  up  your  eyes, — 
Now  to  glory  see  him  rise 

In  long  triumph  through  the  sky, 
Up  to  waiting  worlds  on  high. 

4  Heaven  unfolds  its  portals  wide  ! 
Mighty  Conqueror !  through  them  ride  ; 
King  of  glory  !  mount  thy  throne, 
Boundless  empire  is  thine  own. 

5  Powers  of  heaven,  seraphic  choirs, 
Sing,  and  sweep  your  golden  lyres ; 
Sons  of  men,  in  humbler  strain, 
Sing  your  mighty  Saviour's  reign. 

6  Every  note  with  wonder  swell, 
Sin  o'erthrown,  and  captive  hell  ! 
Where,  O  death,  is  now  thy  sting  ? 
Where  thy  terrors,  vanquished  king  ? 

379.  Psalm  45.  L.   M. 

1  The  King  of  saints, — how  fair  his  face  ! 
Adorned  with  majesty  and  grace, 

He  comes,  with  blessings  from  above, 
And  wins  the  nations  to  his  love. 

2  At  his  right  hand,  our  eyes  behold 
The  queen,  arrayed  in  purest  gold  ; 
The  world  admires  her  heavenly  dress, 
Her  robe  of  joy  and  righteousness. 

3  Oh  !  happy  hour,  when  thou  shalt  rise 
To  his  fair  palace  in  the  skies; 

And  all  thy  sons,  a  numerous  train, 
Each,  like  a  prince,  in  glory  reign. 

4  Let  endless  honors  crown  his  head  ; 
Let  every  age  his  praises  spread  ; 
While  we,  with  cheerful  songs,  approve 
The  condescension  of  his  love. 


ADORATION.  209 

380.  1* 

1  Hail  the  day  that  sees  him  rise, 
Glorious,  to  his  native  skies ! 
Christ,  awhile  to  mortals  given, 
Enters  now  the  gates  of  heaven. 

2  There  the  glorious  triumph  waits ; 
Lift  your  heads,  eternal  gates  ! 
Christ  hath  vanquished  death  and  sin; 
Take  the  King  of  glory  in. 

3  See,  the  heaven  its  Lord  receives  ! 
Yet  he  loves  the  earth  he  leaves : 
Though  returning  to  his  throne, 
Still  he  calls  mankind  his  own. 

4  Still  for  us  he  intercedes, 

His  prevailing  death  he  pleads,* 
Near  himself  prepares  our  place, 
Great  Forerunner  of  our  race. 

5  What,  though  parted  from  our  sight, 
Far  above  yon  starry  height ; 
Thither  our  affections  rise, 
Following  him  beyond  the  skies. 

381.  L.  11 

1  Go,  worship  at  Immanuel's  feet ; 
See  in  his  face  what  wonders  meet ; 
Earth  is  too  narrow  to  express 

His  worth,  his  glory,  or  his  grace. 

2  Nor  earth,  nor  seas,  nor  sun,  nor  stars, 
Nor  heaven,  his  full  resemblance  bears : 
His  beauties  we  can  never  trace, 

Till  we  behold  him  face  to  face. 

3  Oh,  let  me  climb  those  higher  skies, 
Where  storms  and  darkness  never  rise  : 
There  he  displays  his  power  abroad, 
And  shines,  and  reigns,  th'  incarnate  God. 

18* 


210  CHRIST. 

382.  C.  M. 

1  Arise,  ye  people,  and  adore, 
Exulting  strike  the  chord  ; 

Let  all  the  earth — from  shore  to  shore, 
Confess  th'  Almighty  Lord. 

2  Glad  shouts  aloud — wide  echoing  round, 
The  ascending  God  proclaim  ; 

The  angelic  choir  respond  the  sound, 
And  shake  creation's  frame. 

3  They  sing  of  death  and  hell  o'erthrown 
In  that  triumphant  hour  : 

And  God  exalts  his  conquering  Son 
To  his  right  hand  of  power. 

383.  Is. 

1  Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day, 
Our  triumphant  holy-day  : 

He  endured  the  cross  and  grave, 
Sinners  to  redeem  and  save. 

2  Lo  !  he  rises,  mighty  King  ! 
Where,  0  Death  !  rs  now  thy  sting  ? 
Lo  !  he  claims  his  native  sky  ! 
Grave  !  where  is  thy  victory  ? 

3  Sinners,  see  your  ransom  paid, 
Peace  with  God  forever  made  : 
With  your  risen  Saviour  rise  ; 
Claim  with  him  the  purchased  skies. 

/  4  Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day, 

Our  triumphant  holy-day  ; 
Loud  the  song  of  victory  raise  ; 
Shout  the  great  Redeemer's  praise. 

384.  John  14  :  3.  C.  M. 

1  The  golden  gates  are  lifted  up, 
The  doors  are  opened  wide, 
The  King  of  glory  is  gone  in 
Unto  his  Father's  side. 


HOLY    SPIRIT.  211 

2  Thou  art  gone  up  before  us,  Lord, 

To  make  for  us  a  place, 
That  we  may  be  where  now  thou  art, 
And  look  upon  God's  face. 

3  And  ever  on  thine  earthly  path 

A  gleam  of  glory  lies'; 
A  light  still  breaks  behind  the  cloud 
That  vailed  thee  from  our  eyes. 

4  Lift  up  our  hearts,  lift  up  our  minds, 

Let  thy  dear  grace  be  given, 

That  while  we  tarry  here  below, 

Our  treasure  be  in  heaven  ! 

5  That  where  thou  art,  at  God's  right  hand, 

Our  hope,  our  love  may  be  ; 
Dwell  thou  in  us,  that  we  may  dwell 
Forevermore  in  thee ! 

385.  L.  M. 

1  Eternal  Spirit,  we  confess 

And  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  grace  : 
Thy  power  conveys  our  blessings  down 
From  God  the  Father  and  the  Son. 

2  Enlightened  by  thy  heavenly  ray, 
Our  shades  and  darkness  turn  to  day ; 
Thine  inward  teachings  make  us  know 
Our  danger  and  our  refuge  too. 

3  Thy  power  and  glory  work  within, 
And  break  the  chains  of  reiomino;  sin; 
All  our  imperious  lusts  subdue, 

And  form  our  wretched  hearts  anew. 

386.  L.  M. 
1  Come,  0  Creator  Spirit  blest ! 

And  in  our  souls  take  up  thy  rest ; 
Come,  with  thy  grace  and  heavenly  aid, 
To  fill  the  hearts  which  thou  hast  made. 


212  HOLY    SPIRIT. 

2  Great  Comforter  !  to  thee  we  cry  ; 
O  highest  gift  of  God  most  high  ! 
O  fount  of  life  !  O  fire  of  love  ! 
Send  sweet  anointing  from  above  ! 

3  Kindle  our  senses  from  above, 

And  make  our  hearts  o'erflow  with  love; 
With  patience  firm,  and  virtue  high, 
The  weakness  of  our  flesh  supply. 

4  Far  from  us  drive  the  foe  we  dread, 
And  grant  us  thy  true  peace  instead  ; 
So  shall  we  not,  with  thee  for  guide, 
Turn  from  the  path  of  life  aside. 

387.  L.  M. 

1  Come,  blessed  Spirit !  source  of  light ! 

Whose  power  and  grace  are  unconfined, 
Dispel  the  gloomy  shades  of  night — 
The  thicker  darkness  cf  the  mind. 

2  To  mine  illumined  eyes,  display 

The  glorious  truth  thy  word  reveals ; 
Cause  me  to  run  the  heavenly  way, 
Thy  book  unfold,  and  loose  the  seals. 

3  Thine  inward  teachings  make  me  know 

The  mysteries  of  redeeming  love, 
The  vanity  of  things  below, 

And  excellence  of  things  above. 

4  While  through  this  dubious  maze  I  stray, 

Spread,  like  the  sun,  thy  beams  abroad, 
To  show  the  dangers  of  the  way, 
And  guide  my  feeble  steps  to  God. 

388.  L.  M. 

1  Come,  Holy  Spirit !  calm  my  mind, 
And  fit  me  to  approach  my  God; 
Remove  each  vain,  each  worldly  thought, 
And  lead  me  to  thy  blest  abode. 


HOLY    SPIRIT.  213 

2  Hast  thou  imparted  to  my  soul 

A  living  spark  of  holy  fire  ? 
Oh  !  kindle  now  the  sacred  flame  ; 
Make  me  to  burn  "with  pure  desire. 

3  A  brighter  faith  and  hope  impart, 

And  let  me  now  my  Saviour  see ; 
Oh!  soothe  and  cheer  my  burdened  heart, 
And  bid  my  spirit  rest  in  thee. 

389.  John  U  :  26.  L.   M. 

1  Sure  the  blest  Comforter  is  nigh, 

'Tis  he  sustains  my  fainting  heart ; 
Else  would  my  hopes  forever  die, 
And  every  cheering  ray  depart. 

2  Whene'er,  to  call  the  Saviour  mine, 

With  ardent  wish  my  heart  aspires, — 
Can  it  be  less  than  power  divine, 
That  animates  these  strong  desires  ? 

3  And,  when  my  cheerful  hope  can  say. — 

I  love  my  God  and  taste  his  grace, — 
Lord  !  is  it  not  thy  blissful  ray, 

That  brings  this  dawn  of  sacred  peace? 

4  Let  thy  good  Spirit  in  my  heart 

F>rever  dwell,  O  God  of  love! 
And  light  and  heavenly  peace  impart, — 
Sweet  earnest  of  the  joys  above. 

390.  Psalm  51: 11.  L.  M. 

1  Stay,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay  ! 

Though  I  have  done  thee  such  despite, 
Cast  not  a  sinner  quite  away, 
Xor  take  thine  everlasting  flight, 

2  Though  I  have  most  unfaithful  been 

Of  all  who  e'er  thy  grace  received  ; 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  seen, 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  grieved; 


214  HOLY    SPIRIT. 

3  Yet,  oh,  the  chief  of  sinners  spare, 
In  honor  of  rny  great  High  Priest ! 
Nor,  in  thy  righteous  anger,  swear 
I  shall  not  see  thy  people's  rest. 

391.  L.  M. 

1  As  when  in  silence,  vernal  showers 
Descend,  and  cheer  the  fainting  flowers, 
So,  in  the  secrecy  of  love, 

Falls  the  sweet  influence  from  above. 

2  That  heavenly  influence  let  me  find 
In  holy  silence  of  the  mind, 

While  every  grace  maintains  its  bloom, 
Diffusing  wide  its  rich  perfume. 

3  Nor  let  these  blessings  be  confined 
To  me,  but  poured  on  all  mankind, 
Till  earth's  wild  wastes  in  verdure  rise, 
And  a  young  Eden  bless  our  eyes. 

39£.  Komans8:14.  L.  M. 

1  Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  light  and  comfort  from  above  : 
Be  thou  our  guardian,  thou  our  guide  ! 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 

2  To  us  the  light  of  truth  display, 

And  make  us  know  and  choose  thy  way  ; 
Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart, 
That  we  from  God  may  ne'er  depart. 

3  Lead  us  to  holiness — the  road 

That  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God  ; 
Lead  us  to  Christ,  the  living  way, 
Nor  let  us  from  his  precepts  stray. 

4  Lead  us  to  God,  our  final  rest, 
To  be  with  him  forever  blest ; 

Lead  us  to  heaven,  its  bliss  to  share — 
Fullness  of  joy  forever  there  ! 


HOLY    SPIRIT.  215 

393.  C  M. 

1  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove ! 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers, 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  Look !  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

Fond  of  these  trifling  toys ! 
Our  souls  can  neither  fly  nor  go 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs ; 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise ; 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Dear  Lord,  and  shall  we  ever  live 

At  this  poor,  dyiDg  rate — 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee, 
And  thine  to  us  so  great? 

5  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove ! 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers; 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

394,  C.  M. 

1  Spirit  Divine  !  attend  our  prayer, 

And  make  our  hearts  thy  home  ; 
Descend  with  all  thy  gracious  power: 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come! 

2  Come  as  the  light :  to  us  reveal 

Our  sinfulness  and  woe ; 
And  lead  us  in  those  paths  of  life 
Where  all  the  righteous  go. 

3  Come  as  the  fire,  and  purge  our  hearts, 

Like  sacrificial  flame : 
Let  our  whole  soul  an  offering;  be 
To  our  Redeemer's  name. 


216  HOLY    SPIRIT. 

4  Come  as  the  wind,  with  rushing  sound, 

With  Pentecostal  grace ; 
And  make  the  great  salvation  known 
Wide  as  the  human  race. 

5  Spirit  Divine,  attend  our  prayer, 

And  make  our  hearts  thy  home; 
Descend  with  all  thy  gracious  power: 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come  I 

395.  C.  M. 

1  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  Creator,  come, 

Inspire  these  souls  of  thine ; 
Till  every  heart  which  thou  hast  made 
Be  filled  with  grace  divine. 

2  Thou  art  the  Comforter,  the  gift 

Of  God,  and  fire  of  love; 

The  everlasting  spring  of  joy, 

And  unction  from  above. 

3  Enlighten  our  dark  souls,  till  they 

Thy  sacred  love  embrace ; 
Assist  our  minds,  by  nature  frail, 
With  thy  celestial  grace. 

4  Teach  us  the  Father  to  confess, 

And  Son,  from  death  revived, 
And  Thee,  with  both,  0  Holy  Ghost, 
Who  art  from  both  derived. 

398.  John  5;  6-10.  CM. 

1  Glory  to  God  the  Father  be, 

Glory  to  God  the  Son, 
Glory  to  God  the  Holy  Ghost- 
Glory  to  God  alone ! 

2  My  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord, 

My  spirit  doth  rejoice 
In  G^d,  my  Saviour  and  my  God; 
I  hear  his  joyful  voice. 


HOLY    SPIRIT.  217 

3  I  need  not  go  abroad  for  joy, 

Who  have  a  feast  at  home ; 
My  sighs  are  turned  into  songs, 
The  Comforter  is  come  ! 

4  Down  from  on  high  the  blessed  Dove 

Is  come  into  my  breast, 
To  witness  God's  eternal  love  ; 
This  is  my  heavenly  feast. 

5  Glory  to  God  the  Father  be, 

Glory  to  God  the  Son, 
Glory  to  God  the  Holy  Ghost — 
Glory  to  God  alone  ! 

397.  Acts  2.3.  C.  M. 

1  When  God,  of  old,  came  down  from  heaven., 

In  power  and  wrath  he  came ; 
Before  his  feet  the  clouds  were  riven, 
Half  darkness  and  half  flame. 

2  But  when  he  came  the  second  time, 

He  came  in  power  and  love  ; 
Softer  than  gales  at  morning  prime, 
Hovered  his  holy  Dove. 

3  The  fires  that  rushed  on  Sinai  down 

In  sudden  torrents  dread, 
]S"ow  gently  light  a  glorious  crown 
On  every  sainted  head. 

4  Like  arrows  went  those  lightnings  forth, 

Winged  with  the  sinner's  doom; 
But  these,  like  tongues,  o'er  ali  the  earth 
Proclaiming  life  to  come. 

398.  C.  M. 
1   0  Holt  Ghost,  the  Comforter, 

How  is  thy  love  despised, 
While  the  heart  lon^s  for  sympathy, 
And  friends  are  idolized. 
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218  HOLY    SPIRIT. 

2  0  Spirit  of  the  living  God, 

Brooding  with  dove-like  wings 
Over  the  helpless  and  the  weak 
Among  created  things  ! 

3  Where  should  our  feebleness  find  strength, 

Our  helplessness  a  stay, 
Didst  thou  not  bring  us  strength,  and  help, 
And  comfort,  day  by  day  \ 

4  Great  are  thy  consolations,  Lord, 

And  mighty  is  thy  power, 
In  sickness  and  in  solitude, 
In  sorrow's  darkest  hour. 

5  Oh,  if  the  souls  that  now  despise 

And  grieve  thee,  heavenly  Dove, 
Would  seek  thee,  and  would  welcome  thee, 


How  would  they  prize  thy  love 


399.  S.  M. 

1  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come  ! 

Let  thy  bright  beams  arise  : 
Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds, 
The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 

2  Convince  us  of  our  sin  ; 

Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood, 
And  to  our  wondering  view  reveal 
The  mercies  of  our  God. 

3  Revive  our  drooping  faith, 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove, 
And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 
Of  never-dying  love. 

4  'T  is  thine  to  cleanse  the  heart, 

To  sanctity  the  soul, 
To  pour  fresh  life  in  every  part, 
And  new-create  the  whole. 


HOLY    SPIRIT.  219 

5  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come  ; 

Our  minds  from  bondage  free  ; 
Then  shall  we  know,  and  praise,  and  love, 
'     The  Father,  Son,  and  thee. 

400.  S.  M. 

1  Lord  God,  the  Holy  Ghost ! 

In  this  accepted  hour, 
As  on  the  day  of  Pentecost 
Descend  in  all  thy  power  ! 

2  We  meet  with  one  accord 

In  our  appointed  place, 
And  wait  the  promise  of  our  Lord, 
The  Spirit  of  all  grace. 

3  Like  mighty  rushing  wind 

Upon  the  waves  beneath, 
Move  with  one  impulse  every  mind, 
One  soul,  one  feeling  breathe. 

4  The  young,  the  old  inspire 

With  wisdom  from  above ; 
And  ffive  us  hearts  and  tongues  of  fire 
To  pray,  and  praise,  and  love. 

5  Spirit  of  truth,  be  thou 

■   In  life  and  death  our  guide  ; 
0  Spirit  of  adoption,  now 
May  we  be  sanctified. 

401.  S.  11 

1  Blest  Comforter  divine  ! 

Let  rays  of  heavenly  love 
Amid  our  gloom  and  darkness  shine, 
And  guide  our  souls  above. 

2  Turn  us,  with  gentle  voice, 

From  every  sinful  way, 
And  bid  the  mourning  saint  rejoice, 
Though  earthly  joys  decay. 


220  HOLY    SPIRIT. 

3  By  thine  inspiring  breath 

Make  every  cloud  of  care, 
And  ev'n  the  gloomy  vale  of  death, 
A  smile  of  glory  wear. 

4  Oh  !  fill  thou  every  heart 

With  love  to  all  our  race ; 
Great  Comforter,  to  us  impart 
These  blessings  of  thy  grace. 

402.  S.  M. 

1  'Tis  God  the  Spirit  leads 

In  paths  before  unknown  ; 
The  work  to  be  performed  is  ours, 
The  strength  is  all  his  own. 

2  Supported  by  his  grace, 

We  still  pursue  our  way  ; 
And  hope  at  last  to  reach  the  prize, 
Secure  in  endless  day. 

3  'Tis  he  that  works  to  will, 

'T  is  he  that  works  to  do ; 
His  is  the  power  by  which  we  act, 
His  be  the  glory  too. 

403.  S.  M. 

1  The  Comforter  has  come, 

We  feel  his  presence  here, 
Our  hearts  would  now  no  longer  roam, 
But  bow  in  filial  fear. 

2  This  tenderness  of  love, 

This  hush  of  solemn  power  ; 
'Tis  heaven  descending  from  above, 
To  fill  this  favored  hour. 

3  Earth's  darkness  all  has  fled, 

Heaven's  light  serenely  shines, 
And  every  heart,  divinely  led, 
To  holy  thought  inclines. 


HOLY    SPIRIT.  221 

4  No  more  let  sin  deceive, 
Nor  earthly  cares  betray, 
Oh,  let  us  never,  never  grieve 
The  Comforter  away ! 

404.  S.  M. 

1  Come,  Spirit,  source  of  light, 

Thy  grace  is  unconfined  ; 
Dispel  the  gloomy  shades  ot  night, 
The  darkness  of  the  mind. 

2  Now  to  onr  eyes  display 

The  truth  thy  words  reveal ; 
Cause  us  to  run  the  heavenly  way, 
Delighting  in  thy  will. 

3  Thy  teachings  make  us  know 

The  mysteries  of  thy  love, 
The  vanity  of  things  below, 
The  joy  of  things  above. 

4  While  through  this  maze  we  stray, 

Oh,  spread  thy  beams  abroad  ; 
Disclose  the  dangers  of  the  way, 
And  guide  our  steps  to  God. 

405.  S.  M. 

1  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come, 

With  energy  divine  ; 
And  on  this  poor  benighted  soul 
With  beams  of  mercy  shine. 

2  Oh  !  melt  this  frozen  heart ; 

This  stubborn  will  subdue  ; 
Each  evil  passion  overcome, 
And  form  me  all  anew. 

3  Mine  will  the  profit  be, 

But  thine  shall  be  the  praise  ; 
And  unto  thee  will  I  devote 
The  remnant  of  my  days. 
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222  HOLY    SPIRIT. 

408.  2  Cor- 1  ■■  22- 

1  Gracious  Spirit,  Love  divine ! 
Let  thy  light  within  me  shine  ; 
All  my  guilty  fears  remove, 
Fill  me  with  thy  heavenly  love. 

2  Speak  thy  pardoning  grace  to  me, 
Set  the  hardened  sinner  free  ; 
Lead  me  to  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Wash  me  in  his  precious  blood. 

3  Life  and  peace  to  me  impart, 
Seal  salvation  on  my  heart ; 
Breathe  thyself  into  my  breast, — 
Earnest  of  immortal  rest. 

4  Let  me  never  from  thee  stray, 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way  ; 
Fill  my  soul  with  joy  divine, 
Keep  me,  Lord  I  forever  thine. 


407. 


Holy  Spirit !  Lord  of  light ! 
From  thy  clear  celestial  height, 
Come,  thou  Light  of  all  that  live  ! 
Thy  pure  beaming  radiance  give  ! 

Come,  thou  Father  of  the  poor  ! 
Come  with  treasures  which  endure  ; 
Thou,  of  all  consolers  best, 
Visiting  the  troubled  breast. 

Thou  in  toil  art  comfort  sweet ; 
Pleasant  coolness  in  the  heat ; 
Solace  in  the  midst  of  woe  ; 
Dost  refreshing  peace  bestow. 

Light  immortal  !  light  divine  ! 
Visit  thou  these  hearts  of  thine  ; 
If  thou  take  thy  grace  away, 
Nothing  pure  in  man  will  stay. 


HOLY    SPIRIT.  223 

5  Heal  our  wounds — our  strength  renew  ; 
On  our  dryness  pour  thy  dew  ; 

"Wash  the  stains  of  guilt  away ; 
Guide  the  steps  that  go  astray. 

6  Give  us  comfort  when  we  die ; 
Give  us  life  with  thee  on  high ; 
In  thy  sevenfold  gifts  descend  ; 
Give  us  joys  which  never  end. 

408.  Vs. 

1  Holt  Ghost !  with  light  divine, 
Shine  upon  this  heart  of  mine  ; 
Chase  the  shades  of  night  away, 
Turn  my  darkness  into  day. 

2  Holy  Ghost !  with  power  divine, 
Cleanse  this  guilty  heart  of  mine ; 
Long  hath  sin,  without  control, 
Held  dominion  o'er  my  soul. 

3  Holy  Ghost !   with  joy  divine, 
Cheer  this  saddened  heart  of  mine ; 
Bid  my  many  woes  depart, 

Heal  my  wounded,  bleeding  heart. 

4  Holy  Spirit !  all-divine, 

Dwell  within  this  heart  of  mine; 
Cast  down  every  idol-throne, 
Reign  supreme — and  reign  alone. 

£99.  L.  M. 

1  At  anchor  laid,  remote  from  home, 
Toiling,  I  cry,  "  Sweet  Spirit,  come  ; 
Celestial  Breeze,  no  longer  stay, 

But  swell  my  sails,  and  speed  my  way. 

2  "  Fain  would  I  mount,  fain  would  I  glow, 
And  loose  my  cable  from  below  ; 

But  I  can  only  spread  my  sail ; 

Thou,  ihou  must  breathe  }he  auspicious  gale." 


224  HOLY    SPIRIT. 

410.  L.  M. 

1  Creator  Spirit,  by  whose  aid 

The  world's  foundations  first  were  laid, 
Come,  visit  every  waiting  mind  ; 
Come,  pour  thy  joys  on  human-kind. 

2  Thrice  holy  Fount,  thrice  holy  Fire, 
Our  hearts  with  heavenly  love  inspire  ; 
Come,  and  thy  sacred  unction  bring 
To  sanctify  us,  while  we  sing. 

3  O  Source  of  uncreated  light, 
The  Father's  promised  Paraclete, 
From  sin  and  sorrow  set  us  free, 
And  make  us  temples  worthy  thee  ! 

4  Our  frailties  help,  our  wills  control, 
Subdue  the  senses  to  the  soul ; 
And  when  rebellious  they  are  grown, 
Then  lay  thy  hand  and  hold  them  down. 

5  Chase  from  our  mind  the  infernal  foe, 
And  peace,  the  fruit  of  love  bestow  ; 
And  lest  our  feet  should  step  astray, 
Protect  and  guide  us  in  the  way. 

6  Make  us  eternal  truths  receive, 
And  practise  all  that  we  believe  ; 
Give  us  thyself,  that  we  may  see 
The  Father  and  the  Son,  by  thee. 

411.  L.M. 

1  Come,  sacred  Spirit,  from  above, 
And  fill  the  coldest  heart  with  love  : 
Oh  !  turn  to  flesh  the  flinty  stone, 
And  let  thy  sovereign  power  be  known. 

2  Speak  thou,  and  from  the  haughtiest  eyes 
Shall  floods  of  contrite  sorrow  rise  ; 
While  all  their  glowing  souls  arc  borne 
To  seek  that  grace  which  now  they  scorn. 


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3  Oh  !  let  a  holy  flock  await, 

In  crowds  around  thy  temple-gate ! 
Each  pressing  on  with  zeal  to  be 
A  living  sacrifice  to  thee. 

412.  Acts  2- 1.  L.  M. 

1  Blest  day!  when  our  ascended  Lord 
Fulfilled  his  own  prophetic  word  ; 
Sent  down  his  Spirit,  to  inspire 

His  saints,  baptized  with  holy  fire. 

2  "While  by  his  power  these  signs  were  wrought, 
While  divers  tongues  his  wisdom  taught, 
His  love  one  only  subject  gave — 

That  Jesus  died  the  world  to  save  ! 

3  Sure  peace  with  God  ! — the  joyful  sound 
Pours  wide  its  sacred  influence  round  ; 
Relenting  foes  his  grace  receive, 

And  humbled  myriads  hear  and  live ! 

413.  Acts2:2.  CM. 

1  No  track  is  on  the  sunny  sky, 

No  footprints  on  the  air  ; 
Jesus  hath  gone  ;  the  face  of  earth 
Is  desolate  and  bare. 

2  That  Upper  Room  is  heaven  on  earth ; 

Within  its  precincts  lie 
All  that  earth  has  of  faith,  or  hope, 
Or  heaven-born  charity. 

3  One  moment — and  the  silentness 

Was  breathless  as  the  grave  ; 
The  fluttered  earth  forgot  to  quake, 
The  troubled  trees  to  wave. 

4  He  comes!  he  comes!  that  mighty  Breath 

From  heaven's  eternal  shores; 
His  uncreated  freshness  fills 
His  Bride,  as  she  adores. 


22b  HOLY    SPIRIT. 

5  Earth  quakes  before  that  rushing  blast, 

Heaveu  echoes  back  the  sound, 
And  mightily  the  tempest  wheels 
That  Upper  Room  around. 

6  One  moment — and  the  Spirit  huno- 

O'er  all  with  dread  desire  ; 
Then  broke  upon  the  heads  of  all 
In  cloven  tongues  of  fire  ! 

414.  C.  M« 

1  Enthroned  on  high,  Almighty  Lord ! 

The  Holy  Ghost  send  down  ; 
Fulfill  in  us  thy  faithful  word, 
And  all  thy  mercies  crown. 

2  Though  on  our  heads  no  tongues  of  fire 

Their  wondrous  powers  impart, 
Grant,  Saviour,  what  Ave  more  desire, 
Thy  Spirit  in  our  heart. 

5  Spirit  of  life,  and  light,  and  love, 
Thy  heavenly  influence  give  ; 
Quicken  our  souls,  our  guilt  remove, 
That  we  in  Christ  may  live. 

4  To  our  benighted  minds  reveal 

The  glories  of  his  grace, 
And  bring  us  where  no  clouds  conceal 
The  brightness  of  his  face. 

5  His  love  within  us  shed  abroad, 

Life's  ever-springing  well ; 
Till  God  in  us,  and  we  in  God, 
In  love  eternal  dwell. 

415.  7s. 

1  Holy  Spirit !  gently  come, 

liaise  us  from  our  fallen  state  ; 
Fix  thy  everlasting  home 

In  the  hearts  thou  didst  create. 


HOLY    SPIRIT.  22  7 

2  Now  thy  quickening  influence  bring. 

On  our  spirits  sweetly  move; 
Open  every  month  to  sing 
Jesus'  everlasting  love. 

3  Take  the  things  of  Christ,  and  show 

What  our  Lord  for  us  Lath  done ; 
May  we  God  the  Father  know 
Through  his  well-beloved  Son. 

416.  Luke  11;  13,  H.  M* 

1  O  thou  that  nearest  prayer  ! 

Attend  our  humble  cry  ; 
And  let  thy  servants  share 

Thy  blessing  from  on  high  : 
We  plead  the  promise  of  thy  word, 
Grant  us  thy  Holy  Spirit,  Lord  ! 

2  If  earthly  parents  hear 

Their  children  when  they  cry  ; 
If  they,  with  love  sincere, 

Their  children's  wants  supply  ; 
Much  more  wilt  thou  thy  love  display, 
And  answer  when  thy  children  pray. 

3  Our  heavenly  Father  thou, — 

We — children  of  thy  grace, — 
Oh,  let  thy  Spirit  now 

Descend  and  fill  the  place ; 
That  all  may  feel  the  heavenly  flame 
And  all  unite  to  praise  thy  name. 

417.  CM. 

1  Eternax  Spirit,  God  of  truth, 

Our  contrite  hearts  inspire  ; 
Revive  the  flame  of  heavenly  love, 
And  feed  the  pure  desire. 

2  'Tis  thine  to  soothe  the  sorrowing  mind, 

W  ith  guilt  and  fear  oppressed  ; 
'T  is  thine  to  bid  the  dying  live, 
And  oive  the  weary  rest. 


228  HOLY    SPIRIT. 

3  Subdue  the  power  of  every  sin, 

Whate'er  that  sin  may  be, 
That  we,  with  humble,  holy  heart, 
May  worship  only  thee. 

4  Then  with  our  spirits  witness  bear 

That  Ave  are  sons  of  God, 
Redeemed  from  sin,  from  death  and  hell, 
Through  Christ's  atoning  blood. 

418.  1  John  5:  6-10.  Ts,  6s  &  8i= 

1  Saviour,  I  thy  word  believe, 

My  unbelief  remove ; 
Now  thy  quickening  Spirit  give, 

The  unction  from  above: 
Show  me,  Lord,  how  good  thou  art, 

My  soul  with  all  thy  fullness  fill, 
Send  the  witness,  in  my  heart 

The  Holy  Ghost  reveal. 

2  Dead  in  sin  till  then  I  lie, 

Bereft  of  power  to  rise  ; 
Till  thy  Spirit  inwardly 

Thy  saving  blood  applies  : 
Now  the  mighty  gift  impart, 

My  sin  blot  out,  my  pardon  seal: 
Send  the  witness,  in  my  heart 

The  Holy  Ghost  reveal. 

419.  Rom.  S:  14.  Vs,   6s  cV   Ss. 

1  Blessed  Comforter,  come  down, 

And  live  and  move  in  me ; 
Make  my  every  deed  thy  own, 

In  all  things  led  by  thee ; 
Bid  my  every  lust  depart, 

And  now  with  me,  vouchsafe  to  dwell ; 
Faithful  Witness,  in  my  heart 

Thy  perfect  love  reveal. 


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2  Let  me  in  thy  love  rejoice, 

Thy  shrine,  thy  pure  ab^dfe  ;■ 
Tell  me,  by  thine  inward  voice, 

I  am  a  child  of  God  : 
Lord,  I  choose  the  better  part, 

Jesus,  I  wait  thy  peace  to  fee1 , 
Send  the  witness,  in  my  heart 

The  Holy  Ghost  reveal. 

420.  1  Cor.  2:4.  Cm 

1  Come,  Holy  Ghost !  bur  hearts  inspire, 

Let  us  thine  influence  prove ; 
Source  of  the  old  prophetic  fire! 
Fountain  of  life  and  love  ! 

2  Water  with  heavenly  dew  thy  word, 

In  this  appointed  hour ; 
Attend  it  with  thy  presence,  Lord, 
And  bid  it  come  with  power. 

3  Open  the  hearts  of  them  that  hear, 

To  make  the  Saviour  room  ; 
Now  let  us  find  redemption  near; 
Let  faith  by  hearing  come. 

421.  •  Rom.  S;  2G.  7s  &  OS. 

1  Holy  Ghost,  the  Infinite  ! 
Shine  upon  our  nature's  night 
With  thy  blessed  inward  light, 

Comforter  Divine  ! 

2  We  are  sinful :  cleanse  us,  Lord  : 
We  are  faint :  thy  strength  afford  ; 
Lost, — until  by  thee  restored, 

Comforter  Divine  ! 

3  Like  the  dew,  thy  peace  distill  ; 
Guide,  subdue  our  wayward  will. 
Things  of  Christ  unfoldino-  still, 

Comforter  Divine  ! 
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230  HOLY    SPIRIT. 

4  In  ns,  for  us,  intercede, 

And,  with  voiceless  groanings,  plead 
Our  unutterable  need, 
Comforter  Divine  ! 

5  In  us  "  Abba,  Father,"  cry, — 
Earnest  of  our  bliss  on  high, 
Seal  of  immortality, — 

Comforter  Divine  ! 

6  Search  for  us  the  depths  of  God  ; 
Bear  us  up  the  starry  road, 

To  the  height  of  thine  abode, 
Comforter  Divine ! 

422.  1  Cor.  3  :  16.  7s, 

1  Come,  divine  and  peaceful  Guest, 
Enter  each  devoted  breast ; 
Holy  Ghost,  our  hearts  inspire, 
Kindle  there  the  Gospel  fire. 

2  Bid  our  sin  and  sorrow  cease ; 
Fill  us  with  thy  heavenly  peace  ; 
Joy  divine  we  then  shall  prove, 
Light  of  truth — and  fire  of  love. 

423.  Psalm  133.  C.  M. 

1  Spirit  of  peace,  celestial  Dove, 

How  excellent  thy  praise  ! 
How  rich  the  gift  of  Christian  love 
Thy  gracious  power  displays  ! 

2  Sweet  as  the  dew  on  hill  and  flower, 

That  silently  distills, 
At  evening1  s  soft  and  balmy  hour, 
On  Zion's  fruitful  hills. 

3  So,  with  mild  influence  from  above, 

Shall  promised  grace  descend  *, 
Till  universal  peace  and  love 
O'er  all  the  earth  extend. 


LOST    STATE    OF    MAN.  2ol 

424.  Job  4  :  17-21.  L.  M. 

1  Shall  the  vile  race  of  flesh  and  blood 
Contend  with  their  Creator,  God  \ 
Shall  mortal  worms  presume  to  be 
More  holy,  wise,  or  just,  than  he  \ 

2  Beliold  !  he  puts  his  trust  in  none 
Of  all  the  spirits  round  his  throne  ; 
Their  natures,  when  compared  with  his, 
Are  neither  holy,  just,  nor  wise. 

3  But  how  much  meaner  things  are  they 
"Who  spring  from  dust,  and  dwell  in  clay  ; 
Touched  by  the  finger  of  thy  wrath, 
We  faint  and  vanish  like  the  moth. 

4  From  night  to  day,  from  day  to  night, 
We  die  by  thousands  in  thy  sight; 
Buried  in  dust  whole  nations  lie, 
Like  a  forgotten  vanity. 

5  Almighty  Power,  to  thee  we  bow; 
How  frail  are  we!  how  glorious  thou  ! 
No  more  the  sons  of  earth  shall  dare 
With  an  eternal  God  compare. 

425.  Psalm  51.  L.  M. 

1  Lord,  I  am  vile,  conceived  in  sin, 
And  born  unholy  and  unclean  ; 
Sprung  from  the  man,  whose  guilty  fall 
Corrupts  the  race,  and  taints  us  all. 

2  Soon  as  we  draw  our  infant  breath, 
The  seeds  of  sin  grow  up  for  death  : 
Thy  law  demands  a  perfect  heart — 
But  we're  defiled  in  every  part. 

3  Great  God  !  create  my  heart  anew, 
And  form  my  spirit  pure  and  true  ; 

ISTo  outward  rites  can  make  me  clean,— 
The  leprosy  lies  deep  within. 


232  WAY    OF    SALVATIOX. 

4  No  bleeding  bird,  nor  bleeding  beast, 
Nor  hyssop  branch,  nor  sprinkling  priest, 
Nor  running  brook,  nor  flood,  nor  sea, 
Can  wash  the  dismal  stain  away. 

5  Jesus,  my  God,  thy  blood  alone, 
Hath  power  sufficient  to  atone  : 

Thy  blood  can  make  me  white  as  snow, 
No  Jewish  types  could  cleanse  me  so. 

42G.  Luke  9:  23.  L.  M. 

1  Broad  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death, 

And  thousands  walk  together  there ; 
But  wisdom  shows  a  narrow  path, 
With  here  and  there  a  traveler. 

2  "  Deny  thyself  and  take  thy  cross," — 

Is  the  Redeemer's  great  command  : 
Nature  must  count  her  gold  but  dross, 
If  she  would  gain  this  heavenly  land. 

3  The  fearful  soul  that  tires  and  faints, 

And  walks  the  ways  of  God  no  more, 
Is  but  esteemed  almost  a  saint. 

And  makes  his  own  destruction  sure. 

4  Lord !  let  not  all  my  hopes  be  vain  : 

Create  my  heart  entirely  new  : 
Which  hypocrites  could  ne'er  attain, 
Which,  false  apostates  never  knew. 

427.  Luke  10:  42.  L.  M. 

1  Jesus,  engrave  it  on  my  heart, 
That  thou  the  one  thing  needful  art; 
I  could  from  all  things  parted  be, 
But  never,  never,  Lord,  from  thee. 

2  Needful  is  thy  most  precious  blood, 
To  reconcile  my  soul  to  God  ; 
Needful  is  thy  indulgent  care  ; 
Needful  thy  all-prevailing  prayer. 


LOST    STATE    OP    MAN.  233 

3  Needful  thy  presence,  dearest  Lord, 
True  peace  and  comfort  to  afford  ; 
Needful  thy  promise,  to  impart 
Fresh  life  and  vigor  to  my  heart. 

4  Needful  art  thou,  my  guide,  my  stay, 
Through  all  life's  dark  and  weary  way; 
Nor  less  in  death  thou  'It  needful  be, 
To  bring  my  spirit  home  to  thee. 

5  Then  needful  still,  my  God,  my  King, 
Thy  name  eternally  I'll  sing! 

Glory  and  praise  be  ever  his, 
The  one  thing  needful  Jesus  is ! 

428.  L.  M. 

1  Like  morning,  when  her  early  breeze 
Breaks  up  the  surface  of  the  seas, 
That,  in  their  furrows  dark  with  night, 
Her  hand  may  sow  the  seeds  of  light, — 

2  Thy  grace  can  send  its  breathings  o'er 
The  spirit  dark  and  lost  before; 
And,  freshening  all  its  depths,  prepare 
For  truth  divine  to  enter  there. 

3  Till  David  touched  his  sacred  lyre, 
In  silence  lay  the  unbreathing  wire  ; 
But  when  he  swept  its  chords  along, 
The  ano-els  stooped  to  hear  the  son<x. 

4  So  sleeps  the  soul,  till  thou,  O  Lord, 
Shalt  deign  to  touch  its  lifeless  chord  ; 
Till,  waked  by  thee,  its  breath  shall  rise 
In  music  worthy  of  the  skies. 

429.  Job  9:  33.  L.  M. 

1  Though  I  should  seek  to  wash  me  clean, 
In  water  of  the  driven  snow, 
My  soul  would  yet  its  spot  retain, 
And  sink  in  conscious  guilt  and  woe. 
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234  WAY    OF    SALVATION. 

2  The  Spirit,  in  his  power  divine, 

Would  cast  my  vaunting  soul  to  earth, 
Expose  the  foulness  of  its  sin, 

And  show  the  vileness  of  its  worth. 

3  Ah,  not  like  erring  man  is  God, 

That  men  to  answer  him  should  dare ; 
Condemned,  and  into  silence  awed, 
They  helpless  stand  before  his  bar. 

4  There  must  a  Mediator  plead, 

Who  God  and  man  may  both  embrace, 
With  God  for  man  to  intercede, 

And  offer  man  the  purchased  grace. 

5  And  lo,  the  Son  of  God  is  slain, 

To  be  this  Mediator  crowned ; 
In  him,  ray  soul,  be  cleansed  from  stain, 
In  him  thy  righteousness  be  found. 

430,  John  1  :  12,  13.  C.   M, 

1  Not  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth, 

Nor  rites  that  God  lias  given, 
Nor  will  of  man,  nor  blood,  nor  birth. 
Can  raise  a  sold  to  heaven. 

2  The  sovereign  will  of  God  alone 

Creates  us  heirs  of  grace  ; 
Born  in  the  image  of  his  Son, 
A  new,  peculiar  race. 

3  The  Spirit,  like  some  heavenly  wind, 

Breathes  on  the  sons  of  flesh, 
New-models  all  the  carnal  mind, 
And  forms  the  man  afresh. 

4  Our  quickened  souls  awake  and  rise 

From  the  long  sleep  of  death  ; 

On  heavenly  things  we  fix  our  eyes, 

And  praise  employs  our  breath. 


LOST    STATE    OF    MAN.  235 

431.  Matt.  7 -.14-  CM. 

1  Strait  is  the  way,  the  door  is  strait, 

That  leads  to  joys  on  high  ; 
'Tis  but  a  few  that  find  the  gate, 
While  crowds  mistake  and  die. 

2  Beloved  self  must  be  denied, 

The  mind  and  will  renewed, 
Passion  suppressed,  and  patience  tried, 
And  vain  desires  subdued. 

3  Lord  !    can  a  feeble,  helpless  worm, 

Fulfill  a  task  so  hard  ? 
Thy  grace  must  all  my  work  perform, 
And  give  the  free  reward. 

432.  Rom3:19.  CM. 

1  Vain  are  the  hopes,  the  sons  of  men 

On  their  own  works  have  built ; 
Their  hearts,  by  natnre,  all  unclean, 
And  all  their  actions,  guilt. 

2  Let  Jew  and  Gentile  stop  their  mouths, 

Without  a  murmuring  word; 
And  the  whole  race  of  Adam  stand 
Guilty  before  the  Lord. 

3  Jesus !   how  glorious  is  thy  grace  ;-*=- 

When  in  thy  name  we  trust, 
Our  faith  receives  a  righteousness, 
That  makes  the  sinner  just. 

433.  Zech.  9:12.  CM. 

1  How  sad  our  state  by  nature  is ! 

Our  sin — how  deep  it  stains  ! 
And  Satan  holds  our  captive  minds 
Fast  in  his  slavish  chains. 

2  But  there's  a  voice  of  sovereign  grace, 

Sounds  from  the  sacred  word  : 

"  Ho  !  ye  despairing  sinners,  come, 

And  trust  a  pardoning  Lord." 


236  WAY    OF    SALVATION. 

3  My  soul  obeys  th'  almighty  call, 

And  runs  to  this  relief; 
I  would  believe  thy  promise,  Lord  : 
Oil,  help  my  unbelief! 

4  A  guilty,  weak,  and  helpless  worm, 

On  thy  kind  arms  I  fall : 
Be  thou  my  Strength  and  Righteousness 
My  Saviour  and  my  All. 

434.  Romans  8:8-  C.  M. 

1  How  helpless  guilty  nature  lies, 

Unconscious  of  its  load  ! 
The  heart,  unchanged,  can  never  rise 
To  happiness  and  God. 

2  Can  aught,  beneath  a  power  divine, 

The  stubborn  will  subdue  ? 
'T  is  thine,  almighty  Spirit !  thine, 
To  form  the  heart  anew. 

3  'T  is  thine,  the  passions  to  recall, 

And  upward  bid  them  rise; 
To  make  the  scales  of  error  fall, 
From  reason's  darkened  eyes ; — 

4  To  chase  the  shades  of  death  away, 

And  bid  the  sinner  live ; 

A  beam  of  heaven,  a  vital  ray, 

'T  is  thine  alone  to  give. 

5  Oh,  change  these  wretched  hearts  of  ours, 

And  give  them  life  divine ; 
Then  shall  our  passions  and  our  powers, 
Almighty  Lord,  be  thine. 

435.  Galatians  2  :  16.  CM. 

1  In  vain  we  seek  for  peace  with  God 
By  methods  of  our  own  : 
Nothing,  O  Saviour  !  but  thy  blood 
Can  bring  us  near  the  throne. 


LOST    STATE    OF    MAX. 

2  The  threatening^  of  the  broken  law 

Impress  the  soul  with  dread  : 
If  God  his  sword  of  vengeance  draw, 
It  strikes  the  spirit  dead. 

3  But  thine  illustrious  sacrifice 

Hath  answered  these  demands  ; 
And  peace  and  pardon  from  the  skies 
Are  offered  by  thy  hands. 

4  'T  is  by  thy  death  we  live,  0  Lord  ! 

'T  is  on  thy  cross  we  rest : 

Forever  be  thy  love  adored, 

Thy  name  forever  blessed. 


436.  Romans  7  :  7-13.  C.  M. 

1  Lord,  how  secure  my  conscience  was, 

And  felt  no  inward  dread  ! 
I  was  alive  without  the  law, 

And  thought  my  sins  were  dead. 

2  My  hopes  of  h  eaven  were  firm  and  bright ; 

But  since  the  precept  came 
With  a  convincing  power  and  light, 
I  find  how  vile  I  am. 

3  My  guilt  appeared  but  small  before, 

Till  terribly  I  saw 
How  perfect,  holy,  just,  and  pure, 
Is  thine  eternal  law. 

4  Then  felt  my  soul  the  heavy  load ; 

My  sins  revived  again  : 
I  had  provoked  a  dreadful  God, 
And  all  my  hopes  were  slain. 

5  My  God,  I  cry  with  every  breath 

For  some  kind  power  to  save, 
To  break  the  yoke  of  sin  and  death, 
And  thus  redeem  the  slave. 


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437.  S.  M. 

1  My  former  hopes  are  fled, 

My  terror  now  begins  ; 

I  feel,  alas !   that  I  am  dead 

In  trespasses  and  sins. 

2  Ah!   whither  shall  I  fly? 

I  hear  the  thunder  roar; 
The  law  proclaims  destruction  nigh, 
And  vengeance  at  the  door. 

3  When  I  review  my  ways, 

I  dread  impending  doom  ; 
But  sure  a  friendly  whisper  says — 
"Flee  from  the  wrath  to  come." 

4  I  see,  or  think  I  see, 

A  glimmering  from  afar  ; 
A  beam  of  day  that  shines  for  me 
To  save  me  from  despair. 

5  Forerunner  of  the  sun, 

It  marks  the  pilgrim's  way; 
I  '11  gaze  upon  it  while  I  run, 
And  watch  the  rising  day. 

438.  job  9: 2-6.  S.  M. 

1  Ah  !  how  shall  fallen  man 

Be  just  before  his  God  ? 
If  he  contend  in  righteousness, 
We  fall  beneath  his  rod. 

2  If  he  our  ways  should  mark, 

With  strict  inquiring  eyes, 
Could  we,  for  one  of  thousand  faults, 
A  just  excuse  devise  ? 

3  All-seeing,  powerful  God  ! 

Who  can  with  thee  contend? 
Or  who,  that  tries  the  unequal  strife, 
Shall  prosper  in  the  end  I 


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4  The  mountains,  in  thy  wrath, 

Their  ancient  seats  forsake  ; 
The  trembling  earth  deserts  her  place, 
Her  rooted  pillars  shake. 

5  Ah  !  hew  shall  guilty  man 

Contend  with  such  a  God  ? 
None — none  can  meet  him,  and  escape, 
But  through  the  Saviour's  blood. 

439.  S.  M. 

1  Can  sinners  hope  for  heaven, 

Who  love  this  world  so  well  ? 
Or  dream  of  future  happiness, 
While  on  the  road  to  hell? 

2  Shall  they  hosannas  sing, 

With  an  unhallowed  tongue? 
Shall  palms  adorn  the  guilty  hand 
Which  does  its  neighbor  wrong  ? 

3  Can  sin's  deceitful  wav 

Conduct  to  Zion's  hill  ? 
Or  those  expect  with  God  to  reign 
Who  disregard  his  will? 

4  Thy  grace,  0  God,  alone, 

Good  hope  can  e'er  afford  ! 
The  pardoned  and  the  pure  shall  see 
The  glory  of  the  Lord. 

440.  s.  M. 

1  How  heavy  is  the  nio-ht 

That  hangs  upon  our  eyes, 
Till  Christ  with  his  reviving  light 
Over  our  souls  arise  ! 

2  Onr  guilty  spirits  dread 

To  meet  the  wrath  of  heaven ; 
But,  in  his  righteousness  arrayed, 
We  see  our  sins  forgiven. 


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3  Unholy  and  impure 

Are  all  our  thoughts  and  ways : 
His  hands  infected  nature  cure 
With  sanctifying  grace. 

4  The  powers  of  hell  agree 

To  hold  our  souls  in  vain  ; 
He  sets  the  sons  of  bondage  free, 
And  breaks  the  cursed  chain. 

5  Lord,  we  adore  thy  ways 

To  bring  us  near  to  God, 
Thy  sovereign  power,  thy  healing  grace, 
And  thine  atoning  blood. 

441.  Kom.  3;,  19.  S.  M. 

1  God's  holy  law,  transgressed, 

Speaks  nothing  but  despair  ; 
Burdened  with  guilt,  with  grief  oppressed, 
We  find  no  comfort  there. 

2  Not  all  our  groans  and  tears, 

Nor  works  which  we  have  done, 
Nor  vows,  nor  promises,  nor  prayers, 
Can  e'er  for  sin  atone. 

3  Relief  alone  is  found 

In  Jesus'  precious  blood  : 
'T  is  this  that  heals  the  mortal  wound, 
And  reconciles  to  God. 

442.  Matt.  1.5:10.  S.   M. 

1  Astonished  and  distressed, 

I  turn  mine  eyes  within  ; 
My  heart  with  heavy  guilt  oppressed, 
The  seat  of  every  sin. 

2  What  crowds  of  evil  thoughts, 

What  vile  affections  there! 
Distrust,  presumption,  artful  guile, 
Pride,  envy,  slavish  fear  ! 


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3  Almighty  King  of  saints ! 
These  hateful  sins  subdue  ; 
Dispel  the  darkness  from  my  mind, 
And  all  my  powers  renew. 

443.  Bom.  2:4  S.   M. 

1  Is  this  the  kind  return, 

Are  these  the  thanks  we  owe, 
Thus  to  abuse  eternal  love, 

Whence  all  our  blessings  flow  ? 

2  To  what  a  stubborn  frame, 

Has  sin  reduced  our  mind  ! 
"What  strange  rebellious  wretches  we, 
And  God  as  strangely  kind ! 

3  Turn,  turn  us,  mighty  God, 

And  mould  our  souls  afresh  ; 
Break,  sovereign  grace,  these  hearts  of  stone, 
And  give  us  hearts  of  flesh. 

444.  L.  M. 

1  How  shall  the  sons  of  men  appear, 
Great  God!  before  thine  awful  bar? 
How  may  the  guilty  hope  to  find 
Acceptance  with  th'  eternal  Mind? 

2  Not  vows,  nor  groans,  nor  broken  cries, 
Not  the  most  costly  sacrifice, 

Not  infant  blood,  profusely  spilt, 
Wrill  expiate  a  sinner's  guilt. 

3  Thy  blood,  dear  Jesus,  thine  alone, 
Hath  sovereign  virtue  to  atone  : 
Here  will  we  rest  our  only  plea, 
When  we  approach,  great  God  !  to  thee. 

445.  Rom.  1  :  16.  L.  M. 

1  What  shall  the  dying  sinner  do, 
That  seeks  relief  for  all  his  woe  ? 
Where  shall  the  guilty  conscience  find 
Ease  for  the  torment  of  the  mind  1 


242  WAY    OF    SALVATION. 

2  In  vain  we  search,  in  vain  we  try, 
Till  Jesus  brings  his  gospel  nigh  ! 

'T  is  there  the  power  and  glory  dwell, 
That  save  rebellious  souls  from  hell. 

3  This  is  the  pillar  of  our  hope, 
That  bears  our  fainting  spirits  up  ; 
"We  read  the  grace,  we  trust  the  word, 
And  find  salvation  in  the  Lord. 

446.  J°fm  10  :  II.  S.  M, 

1  Like  sheep  we  wrent  astray, 

And  broke  the  fold  of  God  ; 
Each  wandering  in  a  different  way, 
But  all  the  downward  road. 

2  How  dreadful  was  the  hour, 

When  God  our  wanderings  laid, 
And  did  at  once  his  vengeance  pour 
LTpon  the  Shepherd's  head  I 

3  How  glorious  was  the  grace, 

When  Christ  sustained  the  stroke  ! 
His  life  and  blood  the  Shepherd  pays, 
A  ransom  for  the  flock. 

4  But  God  shall  raise  his  head 

O'er  all  the  sons  of  men, 
And  make  him  see  a  numerous  seed, 
To  recompense  his  pain. 

447.  C.  M. 

1  Plunged  in  a  g*ulf  of  dark  despair, 

We  wretched  sinners  Jay, 
Without  one  cheerful  beam  of  hope, 
Or  spark  of  glimmering  day. 

2  With  pitying  eyes  the  Prince  of  grace 

Beheld  our  helpless  grief; 
He  saw,  and — oh,  amazing  love  1 — 
He  ran  to  our  relief. 


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3  Down  from  the  shining"  seats  above, 

With  joyful  haste  he  tied, 
Entered  the  grave  in  mortal  flesh, 
And  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

4  Oh  !  for  this  love  let  rocks  and  hills 

Their  lasting  silence  break  ; 
And  all  harmonious  human  tongues 
The  Saviour's  praises  speak. 

5  Angels  !  assist  our  mighty  joys  ; 

Strike  all  your  harps  of  gold  ; 
But,  when  you  raise  your  highest  notes 
His  love  can  ne'er  be  told. 

448.  zech.i4;.s.  8s,  7s  &  4s. 

1  See,  from  Zion's  sacred  mountain, 

Streams  of  living  water  flow  ; 
God  has  opened  there  a  fountain, 
That  supplies  the  world  below  ; 

They  are  blessed 
Who  its  sovereign  virtues  know. 

2  Through  ten  thousand  channels  flowing, 

.  Streams  of  mercy  find  their  way  : 
Life,  and  health,  and  joy  bestowing, 
Waking  beauty  from  decay, 

O  ye  nations  ! 
Hail  the  long-expected  day. 

3  Gladdened  by  the  flowing  treasure, 

All-enriching  as  it  goes, 
Lo !  the  desert  smiles  with  pleasure, 
Buds  and  blossoms  as  the  rose; 

Lo  !  the  desert 
Sings  for  joy  where'er  it  flows. 

449.  2  Tim.  1  :  9,  10.  L.   M. 

1  Now  to  the  power  of  God  supreme 
Be  everlasting  honors  given  ; 
He  saves  from  hell, — we  bless  his  name, — 
He  guides  our  wandering  feet  to  heaven. 


244  WAY    OF    SALVATION. 

2  Not  for  onr  duties  or  deserts, 

But  of  his  own  abounding  grace, 
He  works  salvation  in  our  hearts, 
And  forms  a  people  for  his  praise. 

3  'T  was  his  own  purpose  that  began 

To  rescue  rebels  doomed  to  die  : 

He  gave  us  grace  in  Christ,  his  Son, 

Before  he  spread  the  starry  sky. 

4  Jesus,  the  Lord,  appears  at  last, 

And  makes  his  Father's  counsels  known  ; 
Declares  the  great  transactions  past, 
And  brings  immortal  blessino-s  down. 

5  He  dies;  and  in  that  dreadful  night 

Doth  all  the  powers  of  hell  destroy; 
Eising  he  brings  our  heaven  to  light, 
And  takes  possession  of  the  joy. 


450.  Psalm  32:  7.  L.   M. 

1  Hail,  sovereign  love,  that  formed  the  plan 
To  save  rebellious,  ruined  man  ! 

Hail,  matchless,  free,  eternal  grace, 
That  gave  my  soul  a  hiding-place. 

2  Against  the  God  that  rules  the  sky 
I  fought,  with  weapons  lifted  high, 
I  madly  ran  the  sinful  race, 
Regardless  of  a  hiding-place. 

3  Yet  when  God's  justice  rose  in  view, 
To  Sinai's  burning  mount  I  flew  ; 
Keen  were  the  pangs  of  my  distress — 
The  mountain  was  no  hiding-place. 

4  But  a  celestial  voice  I  heard, 

A  bleeding  Saviour  then  appeared  ; 
Led  by  the  Spirit  of  his  grace, 
I  found  in  him  a  hiding-place. 


ATONEMENT  AND  PARDON.  245 

5  On  him  the  weight  of  vengeance  fell, 
That  else  had  sunk  a  world  to  hell; 
Then,  O  my  soul,  forever  praise 
Thy  Saviour  God,  thy  hiding-place ! 

45  1 ,  Galatians  6  :  14.  H.  M. 

1  Ye  saints,  your  music  bring, 

Attuned  to  sweetest  sound, 
Strike  every  trembling  string, 

Till  earth  and  heaven  resound ; 
The  triumphs  of  the  cross  we  sing; 
Awake,  ye  saints,  each  joyful  string. 

2  The  cross,  the  cross  alone, 

Subdued  the  powers  of  hell; 
Like  lightning  from  his  throne 

The  prince  of  darkness  fell ; 
The  triumphs  of  the  cross  we  sing; 
Awake,  ye  saints,  each  joyful  string. 

3  The  cross  hath  power  to  save 

From  all  the  foes  that  rise; 
The  cross  hath  made  the  grave 

A  passage  to  the  skies : 
The  triumphs  of  the  cress  we  sing ; 
Awake,  ye  saints,  each  joyful  string. 

4:52.  C.  31. 

1  Mortals,  awake,  with  angels  join 

And  chant  the  solemn  lay  ; 
Joy,  love,  and  gratitude,  combine 
To  hail  tli'  auspicious  day. 

2  In  heaven  the  rapturous  song  began, 

And  sweet  seraphic  fire 
Through  all  the  shining  legions  ran, 
And  strung  and  tuned  the  lyre. 

3  Swift  through  the  vast  expanse  it  flew, 

And  loud  the  echo  rolled  ; 
The  theme,  the  song,  the  joy,  was  ncwr, 
'T  was  more  than  heaven  could  hold. 
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246  WAY    OF    SALVATION. 

4  Down  through  the  portals  of  the  sky 

TV  impetuous  torrent  ran; 
And  angels  flew,  with  eager  joy, 
To  bear  the  news  to  man. 

5  Hark!  the  cherubic  armies  shout, 

And  glory  leads  the  song ; 
"Good-will  and  peace"  are  heard  throughout 
Th'  harmonious  angel  throng. 

6  With  joy  the  chorus  we'll  repeat, — 

"  Glory  to  God  on  high  ! 
Good- will  and  peace  are  now  complete ; 
Jesus  wras  born  to  die  !" 

V  Hail,  Prince  of  life  !  forever  hail, 
Redeemer,  brother,  friend  ! 
Though  earth,  and  time,  and  life,  should  fail, 
Thy  praise  shall  never  end. 

453.  Zecli.  13:1.  C.  M. 

1  There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood, 

Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins; 
And  sinners,  plunged  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day  ; 
And  there  may  I,  though  vile  as  he, 
Wash  all  my  sins  away. 

3  Dear  dying  Lamb,  thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
Till  all  the  ransomed  church  of  God 
Be  saved,  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be,  till  I  die. 


ATONEMENT    A^D    PARDON.  247 

5  Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 
I'll  sing  thy  power  to  save, 
When  this  poor  lisping,  stammering  tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 

454.  John  3: 17.  C.  M. 

1  Come,  happy  souls,  approach  your  God 

With  new,  melodious  songs; 

Come,  render  to  almighty  grace 

The  tribute  of  your  tongues. 

2  So  strange,  so  boundless  was  the  love 

That  pitied  dying  men, 
The  Father  sent  his  equal  Son 
To  Q-ive  them  life  again. 

3  Thy  hands,  dear  Jesus,  were  not  armed 

With  an  avenging  rod  ; 
Xo  hard  commission  to  perform 
The  vengeance  of  a  God. 

4  But  all  was  merciful  and  mild, 

And  wrath  forsook  the  throne, 
"When  Christ  on  the  kind  errand  came, 
And  brought  salvation  down. 

5  See,  dearest  Lord,  our  willing  souls 

Accept  thine  offered  grace  ; 
We  bless  the  great  Redeemer's  love, 
And  give  the  Father  praise. 

455.  Psalm  40.  C.   M. 

1  0  Lord,  how  infinite  thy  love  ! 

How  wondrous  are  thy  ways ! 
Let  earth  beneath,  and  heaven  above, 
Combine  to  sing  thy  praise. 

2  Man  in  immortal  beauty  shone, 

Thy  noblest  work  below  ; 
Too  soon  by  sin  made  heir  alone 
To  death  and  endless  woe. 


248  WAY     OF    SALVATION. 

3  Then,  "Lo  !  I  come,"  the  Saviour  said  : 

Oh,  be  his  name  adored, 
Who,  with  his  blood,  our  ransom  paid, 
And  life  and  bliss  restored ! 

4  0  Lord,  how  infinite  thy  love  ! 

How  wondrous  are  thy  ways ! 
Let  earth  beneath,  and  heaven  above, 
Combine  to  sing  thy  praise. 

456.  Gal.  2: 2D.  CM. 

1  Great  God,  when  I  approach  thy  throne, 

And  all  thy  glory  see ; 
This  is  my  stay,  and  this  alone, 
That  Jesus  died  for  me. 

2  How  can  a  soul  condemned  to  die, 

Escape  the  just  decree  ? 
Helpless,  and  full  of  sin  am  I, 
But  Jesus  died  for  me. 

3  Burdened  with  sin's  oppressive  chain, 
Oh,  how  can  I  £et  free  ? 


in 

But  Jesus  died  for  me. 


No  peace  can  all  my  efforts  gain, 


4  And  Lord,  when  I  behold  thy  face, 
This  must  be  all  my  plea; 
Save  me  by  thy  almighty  grace, 
For  Jesus  died  for  me. 

457.  Luke  15  :  7.  C.   M. 

1  Oh,  how  divine,  how  sweet  the  joy, 

When  but  one  sinner  turns, 
And,  with  an  humble,  broken  heart, 
His  sins  and  errors  mourns. 

2  Pleased  with  the  news,  the  saints  below 

Iu  songs  their  tongues  employ  ; 
Beyond  the  skies  the  tidings  go, 
And  heaven  is  filled  with  joy. 


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3  Nor  angels  can  their  joys  contain, 
But  kindle  with  new  fire  ; — 
"The  sinner  lost  is  found."  they  sing, 
And  strike  the  sounding  lyre. 

458.  C.  M. 

1  Salvation  ! — oh,  the  joyful  sound  ! 

'T  is  pleasure  to  our  ears  ; 
A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 

2  Buried  in  sorrow  and  in  sin, 

At  hell's  dark  door  we  lay ; — 
But  we  arise  by  grace  divine, 
To  see  a  heavenly  day. 

3  Salvation! — let  the  echo  fry 

The  spacious  earth  around ; 

While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 

Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 

459.  Rom.  5: 8.  C,   jL 

1  Jesus, — and  didst  thou  leave  the  sky, 

To  bear  our  griefs  and  woes  I 
And  didst  thou  bleed,  and  groan  and  die, 
For  thy  rebellions  foes  ] 

2  Well  might  the  heavens  with,  wonder  view 

A  love  so  strange  as  thine  ! 
No  thought  of  angels  ever  knew 
Compassion  so  divine  ! 

3  Is  there  a  heart  that  will  not  bend 

To  thy  divine  control  I 
Descend,  0  sovereign  love,  descend. 
And  melt  that  stubborn  soul. 

4  Oh !  may  our  willing  hearts  confess 

Thy  sweet,  thy  gentle  sway ; 
Glad  captives  of  thy  matchless  grace, 
Thy  righteous  rule  obey. 


250  WAY    OF    SALVATION. 

460.  Isaiah    51  ;  1,  2.  C.  M. 

1  Let  every  mortal  ear  attend, 

And  every  heart  rejoice ; 
The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sounds, 
With  an  inviting  voice. 

2  Ho  !  all  ye  hungry,  starving  souls, 

That  feed  upon  the  wind, 
And  vainly  strive  with  earthly  toys 
To  fill  th'  immortal  mind, — 

3  Eternal  wisdom  has  prepared 

A  soul-reviving  feast, 
And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
The  rich  provision  taste. 

4  Ho !  ye  that  pant  for  living  streams, 

And  pine  away  and  die — 
Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  thirst 
With  springs  that  never  dry. 

5  Rivers  of  love  and  mercy  here 

In  a  rich  ocean  join  ; 
Salvation  in  abundance  flows, 
Like  floods  of  milk  and  wine. 

6  The  happy  gates  of  gospel  grace 

Stand  open  night  and  day  ; — 
Lord — we  are  come  to  seek  supplies, 
And  drive  our  wants  away. 

461.  Proverbs  11  :  SO.  7  s 

1  Would  you  win  a  soul  to  God  ? 
Tell  him  of  a  Saviour's  blood, 
Once  for  dying  sinners  spilt, 
To  atone  for  all  their  cjuilt. 


2  Tell  him, — it  was  sovereign  grace 
Led  thee  first  to  seek  his  face ; 
Made  thee  choose  the  better  part, 
Wrought  salvation  in  thv  heart. 


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3  Tell  him  of  that  liberty, 

Wherewith  Jesus  makes  thee  free  ! 
Sweetly  speak  of  sins  forgiven, 
Earnest  of  the  joys  of  heaven. 

4352.  Rev.  22:  17.  S.  M. 

1  Come  to  the  land  of  peace ; 

From  shadows  come  away  ; 
Where  all  the  sounds  of  weeping  cease, 
And  storms  no  more  have  sway. 

2  Fear  hath  no  dwelling  here  ; 

But  pure  repose  and  love 
Breathe  through  the  bright,  celestial  air 
The  spirit  of  the  dove. 

3  Come  to  the  bright  and  blest, 

Gathered  from  every  land ; 
For  here  thy  soul  shall  find  its  rest 
Amid  the  shining  band. 

463.  Acts  !7:30-  C.  M. 

1  Repent  1  the  voice  celestial  cries, 

Nor  longer  dare  delay  : 
The  soul  that  scorns  the  mandate  dies, 
And  meets  a  fiery  day. 

2  No  more  the  sovereign  eye  of  God 

O'erlooks  the  crimes  of  men  ; 
His  heralds  now  are  sent  abroad 
To  warn  the  world  of  sin. 

3  O  sinners !  in  his  presence  bow, 

And  all  your  guilt  confess ; 
Accept  the  offered  Saviour  now, 
Nor  trifle  with  his  grace. 

4  Soon  will  the  awful  trumpet  sound, 

And  call  you  to  his  bar ; 
His  mercy  knows  th'  appointed  bound, 
And  yields  to  justice  there. 


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5  Amazing  love — that  yet  will  call, 
And  yet  prolong  our  days ! 
Our  hearts,  subdued  by  goodness,  fall, 
And  weep,  and  love,  and  praise. 

464.  Matt.  11  ;  28,  7  s  &  6s 

1  Drooping  souls,  no  longer  mourn, 

Jesus  still  is  precious  ; 
If  to  him  you  now  return, 

Heaven  will  be  propitious; 
Jesus  now  is  passing  by, 

Calling  wanderers  near  him  ; 
Drooping  souls,  you  need  not  die, 

Go  to  him  and  hear  him ! 

2  He  has  pardons,  full  and  free, 

Drooping  souls  to  gladden  ; 
Still  he  cries — "  Come  unto  me, 

Weary,  heavy  laden  l" 
Though  your  sins  like  mountains  high, 

Rise,  and  reach  to  heaven, 
Soon  as  you  on  him  rely, 

All  shall  be  forgiven. 

3  Precious  is  the  SaviourTs  name, 

Dear  to  all  that  love  him ; 
He  to  save  the  dying  came  ; — 

Go  to  him  and  prove  him  ! 
"Wandering  sinners,  now  return  ; 

Contrite  souls,  believe  him  ! 
Jesus  calls  you,  cease  to  mourn  ; 

Worship  him  ;  receive  him. 

465.  C.  M. 

1  The  Saviour  calls  !  let  every  ear 
Attend  the  heavenly  sound : 
Ye  doubting  souls,  dismiss  your  fear  ; 
Hope  smiles  reviving  round. 


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2  For  every  thirsty,  longing  heart 

Here  streams  of  bounty  flow  ; 
And  life,  and  health,  and  bliss  impart 
To  banish  mortal  woe. 

3  Here  springs  of  sacred  pleasure  rise 

To  ease  your  every  pain — 
Immortal  fountain  !  full  supplies  ! — 
Nor  shall  you  thirst  in  vain. 

4  Dear  Saviour,  draw  reluctant  hearts  ! 

To  thee  let  sinners  fly, 
And  take  the  bliss  thy  love  imparts, 
And  drink  and  never  die. 

468.  Matt.  22:  1-11.  C.  M. 

1  Lord,  we  adore  thy  boundless  grace, 

The  heights  and  depths  unknown, 
Of  pardon,  life,  and  joy,  and  peace, 
In  thy  beloved  Son. 

2  Come,  all  ye  pining,  hungry  poor, 

The  Saviour's  bounty  taste; 
Behold  a  never-failing  store 
For  every  willing  guest. 

3  Here  shall  your  numerous  wants  receive 

A  free,  a  full  supply  ; 
He  has  unmeasured  bliss  to  give, 
And  joys  that  never  die. 

4  Lord,  bring  unwilling  souls  to  thee 

With  sweet,  resistless  power  ; 
Thy  boundless  grace  let  rebels  see, 
And  at  thy  feet  adore. 

467.  Ezek.3^37.  CM. 

1  Inquire,  ye  pilgrims  !  for  the  way 
That  leads  to  Zion's  bill, 
And  thither  set  your  steady  face, 
With  a  determined  will. 
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2  Oh  !  come,  and  to  his  temple  haste, 

And  seek  his  favor  there  ; 
Before  his  footstool  humbly  bow, 
And  pour  your  fervent  prayer. 

3  Oh  !  come  and  join  your  souls  to  God 

In  everlasting  bands ; 
Accept  the  blessings  he  bestows, 
With  thankful  hearts  and  hands. 

468 e  Isaiah  32:  2.  L.   M. 

1  Haste, traveler, haste!  thenightcomeson, 
And  many  a  shining  hour  is  gone ; 
The  storm  is  gathering  in  the  west, 
And  thou  far  off  from  home  and  rest. 

2  The  rising  tempest  sweeps  the  sky; 
The  rains  descend,  the  winds  are  high  ; 
The  waters  swell,  and  death  and  fear 
Beset  thy  path,  nor  refuge  near. 

3  Oh,  yet  a  shelter  you  may  gain, 
A  covert  from  the  wind  and  rain  ; 
A  hiding-place,  a  rest,  a  home, 

A  refuge  from  the  wrath  to  come ! 

4  Then  linger  not  in  all  the  plain; 
Flee  for  thy  life  ;  the  mountain  gain  ; 
Look  not  behind  ;   make  no  delay  ; 
Oh,  speed  thee,  speed  thee  on  thy  way  ! 

439.  John  12:  21.  L.   ][ 

1  Would  you  see  Jesus?  come  with  prayer, 

And  heart  repentant,  to  his  feet ; 

None  who  will  rightly  seek  him  there, 

Shall  fail  his  face  of  love  to  greet. 

2  Would  you  see  Jesus?  come  with  faith, 

And  search  the  word  his  grace  hath  given, 
For  help  and  guidance  in  the  path 
That  leads  to  his  abode  in  heaven. 


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3  Would  you  see  Jesus  ?  day  by  day 

Let  thought  and  converse  be  on  high, 
And  hastening  on  the  heavenward  way, 
With  Jesus  live,  with  Jesus  die. 

470.  Matt  7  ;  7.  L.  M 

1  Infinite  Love  !  what  precious  stores 

Thy  mercy  has  prepared  for  us  ! 
The  costliest  gems,  the  richest  ores 
Could  never  have  endowed  us  thus. 

2  But  thy  soft  hand,  O  gracious  Lord  ! 

Can  draw  from  suffering  souls  the  sting: 
And  thy  rich  bounty  to  our  board 

Can  bread  for  hungering  sinners  bring. 

3  How  rich  the  grace  !  the  gift  how  free  .r 

'T  is  only  ask — it  shall  be  given  ; 
'T  is  only  knock,  and  thou  shalt  see 

The  opening  door  that  leads  to  heaven. 

4  Oh  !  then  arise  and  take  the  good 

So  full  and  freely  proffered  thee, 
Remembering  that  it  cost  the  blood 
Of  Him  who  died  on  Calvary. 

471.  Luke  10:  42.  L.  M. 

1  "Why  will  ye  waste  on  trifling  cares 
That  life  which  God's  compassion  spares? 
While,  in  the  various  range  of  thought, 
The  one  thing  needful  is  forgot  ? 

2  Shall  God  invite  you  from  above  ? 
Shall  Jesus  urge  his  dying  love  ? 

Shall  troubled  conscience  give  you  pain? 
And  all  these  pleas  unite  in  vain  ? 

3  Not  so  your  eyes  wull  always  view 
Those  objects  which  you  now  pursue  : 
Not  so  will  heaven  and  hell  appear, 
When  death's  decisive  hour  is  near. 


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4  Almighty  God  !  thy  grace  impart; 
Fix  deep  conviction  on  eacli  heart ; 
Nor  let  ns  waste  on  trifling  cares 
That  life  which  thy  compassion  spares. 

472.  Psalm  88.  L.  M. 

1  While  life  prolongs  its  precious  light, 

Mercy  is  found,  and  peace  is  given  ; 

But  soon,  ah  !  soon,  approaching  night 

Shall  blot  out  every  hope  of  heaven. 

2  While  God  invites,  how  blest  the  day ! 

How  sweet  the  gospel's  charming  sound  ! 
Come,  sinners,  haste,  oh,  haste  away, 
While  yet  a  pardoning  God  is  found. 

3  Soon,  borne  on  time's  most  rapid  wing, 

Shall  death  command  you  to  the  grave, 
Before  his  bar  your  spirits  bring, 
And  none  be  found  to  hear  or  save. 

4  In  that  lone  land  of  deep  despair 

No  Sabbath's  heavenly  light  shall  rise  ; 
No  God  regard  your  bitter  prayer, 
Nor  Saviour  call  you  to  the  skies. 

5  Now  God  invites — how  blest  the  day  ! 

How  sweet  the  gospel's  charming  sound! 
Come,  sinners,  haste,  oh,  haste  away, 
While  yet  a  pardoning  God  is  found. 

473.  Gen.  6:3.  L.   M. 

1  Say,  sinner  !  hath  a  voice  within 

Oft  whispered  to  thy  secret  soul, 
Urged  thee  to  leave  the  ways  of  sin, 
And  yield  thy  heart  to  God's  control  ? 

2  Sinner!  it  was  a  heavenly  voice, — 

It  was  the  Spirit's  gracious  call ; 
It  bade  thee  make  the  better  choice, 
And  haste  to  seek  in  Christ  thine  all. 


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3  Spurn  not  the  call  to  life  and  light ; 

Regard,  in  time,  the  warning  kind  ; 
That  call  thou  inay'st  not  always  slight, 
And  yet  the  gate  of  mercy  find. 

4  God's  Spirit  will  not  always  strive 

With  hardened,  self-destroying  man; 
Ye  who  persist  his  love  to  grieve, 
May  never  hear  his  voice  again. 

5  Sinner  !  perhaps,  this  very  day, 

Thy  last  accepted  time  may  be  : 
Oh  !  shouldst  thou  grieve  him  now  away, 
Then  hope  may  never  beam  on  thee. 

474.  Matt.  11  :  £8.  L.  M. 

1  Come,  weary  souls,  with  sins  distressed, 
Come,  and  accept  the  promised  rest ; 
The  Saviour's  gracious  call  obey, 

And  cast  your  gloomy  fears  away. 

2  Oppressed  with  guilt, — a  painful  load, — 
Oh,  come  and  bow  before  your  God ! 
Divine  compassion,  mighty  love 

Will  all  that  painful  load  remove. 

3  Here  mercy's  boundless  ocean  flows, 

To  cleanse  your  guilt  and  heal  your  woes; 
Pardon,  and  life,  and  endless  peace — 
How  rich  the  gift,  how  free  the  grace ! 

4  Dear  Saviour !  let  thy  powerful  love 
Confirm  our  faith,  our  fears  remove; 
Oh,  sweetly  reign  in  every  breast, 
And  guide  us  to  eternal  rest. 

475..  Matt.  11 :  28-SO.  L.  M. 

1   "Come  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls; 
Ye  heavy-laden  sinners,  come ! 
I'll  give  you  rest  from  all  your  toils, 
And  raise  you  to  my  heavenly  home. 


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2  "  They  shall  find  rest  who  learn  of  me  : 

I  'm  of  a  meek  and  lowly  mind  ; 
But  passion  rages  like  the  sea, 
And  pride  is  restless  as  the  wind. 

3  "Blest  is  the  man  whose  shoulders  take 

My  yoke,  and  bear  it  with  delight: 
My  yoke  is  easy  to  his  neck, 

My  grace  shall  make  the  burden  light." 

4  Jesus,  we  come  at  thy  command  ; 

"With  faith,  and  hope,  and  humble  zeal ; 
Resign  our  spirits  to  thy  hand, 

To  mould  and  guide  us  at  thy  will. 

476.  Isaiah  55:1.  L.  M. 

1  Ho  !  every  one  that  thirsts  !  draw  nigh  ; 

'Tis  God  invites  the  fallen  race; 
Mercy  and  free  salvation  buy, 

Buy  wine,  and  milk,  and  gospel  grace. 

2  Come  to  the  living  waters,  come  ; 

Sinners !  obey  your  Maker's  voice  ; 
Eeturn,  ye  weary  wanderers  !  home, 
And  in  redeeming  love  rejoice. 

477.  Rev.  3  .  20.  L.  M. 

1  Behold  a  Stranger  at  the  door  : 

He  gently  knocks,  has  knocked  before ; 
Has  waited  long,  is  waiting  still : 
You  treat  no  other  friend  so  ill. 

2  Oh,  lovely  attitude  !  he  stands 
With  melting  heart,  and  open  hands: 
Oh,  matchless  kindness  ! — and  he  shows 
This  matchless  kindness  to  his  foes ! 

:3  Rise,  touched  with  gratitude  divine, 
Turn  out  his  enemy  and  thine ; 
Turn  out  thy  soul-enslaving  sin, 
And  let  the  heavenly  Stranger  in. 


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4  Ob,  welcome  him,  the  Prince  of  Peace ! 
Now  may  his  gentle  reign  increase  ! 
Throw  wide  the  door,  each  willing  mind  ; 
And  be  his  empire  all  mankind. 

478.  Est.  4 -.16.  CM. 

1  Come,  trembling  sinner,  in  whose  breast 

A  thousand  thoughts  revolve  ; 
Come,  with  your  guilt  and  fear  oppressed, 
And  make  this  last  resolve  : — 

2  "  I  '11  go  to  Jesus,  though  my  sins 

Like  mountains  round  me  close  ; 
I  know  his  courts,  I  '11  enter  in, 
Whatever  may  oppose. 

3  "  Prostrate  I  '11  lie  before  his  throne, 

And  there  my  guilt  confess  ; 
I  '11  tell  him  I  'm  a  wretch  undone, 
<**  Without  his  sovereign  grace. 

4  "Perhaps  he  will  admit  my  plea, 

Perhaps  will  hear  my  prayer ; 
But  if  I  perish,  I  will  pray, 
And  perish  only  there. 

5  "  I  can  but  perish  if  I  go  ; 

I  am  resolved  to  try  ; 
For  if  I  stay  away,  I  know 
I  must  forever  die." 

479.  Gen.  6:  3.  CM. 

1  There  is  a  line,  by  us  unseen, 

That  crosses  every  path, 
The  hidden  boundary  between 
God's  patience  and  his  wrath. 

2  To  pass  that  limit  is  to  die, 

To  die  as  if  by  stealth  ; 
It  does  not  quench  the  beaming  eye, 
Nor  pale  the  glow  of  health. 


260  WAY    OF    SALVATION. 

3  Oh  !  where  is  this  mysterious  bourne 

By  which  our  path  is  crossed  ; 
Beyond  which  God  himself  hath  sworn 
That  he  who  goes  is  lost  ? 

4  How  far  may  we  go  on  to  sin  ? 

How  long  will  God  forbear  ? 
Where  does  hope  end,  and  where  begin 
The  confines  of  despair? 

5  An  answer  from  the  skies  is  sent, — 

"Ye  that  from  God  depart, 
While  it  is  called  to-day,  repent, 
And  harden  not  your  heart." 

480.  Luke  18:13.  CM. 

1  O  sinner,  bring  not  tears  alone, 

Or  outward  form  of  prayer, 
But  let  it  in  thy  heart  be  known 
That  penitence  is  there. 

2  To  smite  the  breast,  the  clothes  to  rend, 

God  asketh  not  of  thee  ; 
Thy  secret  soul  he  bids  thee  bend 
In  true  humility. 

3  Oh  !  let  us,  then,  with  heartfelt  grief, 

Draw  near  unto  our  God, 
And  pray  to  him  to  grant  relief, 
And  stay  the  lifted  rod. 

4  O  righteous  Judge!  if  thou  wilt  deign 

To  grant  us  what  we  need, 

We  pray  for  time  to  turn  again, 

And  grace  to  turn  indeed. 

481.  Luke  15  ;1S.  C.  M. 

1  Return,  O  wanderer,  to  thy  home, 
Thy  Father  calls  for  thee : 
No  longer  now  an  exile  roam 
In  guilt  and  misery. 


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2  Return,  0  wanderer,  to  thy  Lome  ; 

Thy  Saviour  calls  for  thee  : 
"The  Spirit  and  the  Bride  say,  Come;" 
Oh,  now  for  refuge  flee  ! 

3  Return,  0  wanderer,  to  thy  home, 

'T  is  madness  to  delay  : 
There  are  no  pardons  in  the  tomb  ; 
And  brief  is  mercy's  day  ! 

482.  C.  M. 

1  Return,  0  wanderer,  now  return, 

And  seek  thy  Father's  face  ! 
Those  new  desires,  which  in  thee  burn, 
Were  kindled  by  his  grace. 

2  Return,  0  wanderer,  now  return! 

He  hears  thy  humble  sigh  ; 
He  sees  thy  softened  spirit  mourn, 
When  no  one  else  is  nigh. 

3  Return,  0  wanderer,  now  return! 

Thy  Saviour  bids  thee  live  : 
Go  to  his  bleeding  feet,  and  learn 
How  freely  he'll  forgive. 

4  Return,  0  wanderer,  now  return, 

And  wipe  the  falling  tear! 
Thy  Father  calls — no  longer  mourn  : 
His  love  invites  thee  near. 

4:^3.  Genesis  7:1.  C.  M. 

1  Come  to  the  ark,  come  to  the  ark ; 

To  Jesus  come  away  : 
The  pestilence  walks  forth,  by  night, 
The  arrow  flies  by  day. 

2  Come  to  the  ark  :  the  waters  rise, 

The  seas  their  billows  rear; 
While  darkness  gathers  o'er  the  skies, 
Behold  a  refuo-e  near  ! 


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3  Come  to  the  ark,  all,  all  that  weep 

Beneath  the  sense  of  sin  : 
"Without,  deep  calleth  unto  deep, 
But  all  is  peace  within. 

4  Come  to  the  ark,  ere  yet  the  flood 

Your  lingering  steps  oppose; 
Come,  for  the  door  which  open  stood 
Is  now  about  to  close. 

484.  C.  M. 

1  When  rising  from  the  bed  of  death 

Overwhelmed  writh  guilt  and  fear, 
I  see  my  Maker  face  to  face — 
Oh  !  how  shall  I  appear  ! 

2  Ev'n  now,  while  pardon  may  be  found 

And  mercy  may  be  sought, 
My  heart  with  inward  horror  shrinks, 
And  trembles  at  the  thought. 

3  When  thou,  0  Lord !  shalt  stand  disclosed 

In  majesty  severe, 
And  sit  in  judgment  on  my  soul, 
Oh  !  how  shall  I  appear ! 

485.  Mark  13  :  37-  S.  M. 

1  A  charge  to  keep  I  have, 

A  God  to  glorify, 

A  never-dying  soul  to  save, 
And  fit  it  for  the  sky. 

2  To  serve  the  present  age, 

My  calling  to  fulfill ; 
Oh,  may  it  all  my  powers  engage 
To  do  my  Masters  will. 

3  Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 

As  in  thy  sight  to  live  ; 
And  oh,  thy  servant,  Lord,  prepare 
A  strict  account  to  give. 


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4  Help  mo  to  -watch  and  pray, 
And  on  thyself  rely, 
Assured,  if  I  my  trust  betray, 
I  shall  forever  die. 

488.  S.  ]£ 

1  And  canst  thou,  sinner!  slight 

The  call  of  love  divine? 
Shall  God  with  tenderness  invite, 
And  gain  no  thought  of  thine? 

2  Wilt  thou  not  cease  to  grieve 

The  Spirit  from  thy  breast, 
Till  he  thy  wretched  soul  shall  leave 
With  all  thy  sins  oppressed  ? 

3  To-day,  a  pardoning  God 

Will  hear  the  suppliant  pray  ; 
To-day,  a  Saviour's  cleansing  blood 
Will  wash  thy  guilt  away. 

487.  Luke  19:  41.  S.  M. 

1  Did  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep, 

And  shall  our  cheeks  be  dry  ? 
Let  floods  of  penitential  grief 
Burst  forth  from  every  eye. 

2  The  Son  of  God  in  tears, 

Angels  with  wonder  see ! 
Be  thou  astonished,  O  my  son], 
He  shed  those  tears  for  thee. 

3  He  wept  that  we  might  weep ; 

Each  sin  demands  a  tear ; 
In  heaven  alone  no  sin  is  found, 
And  there  's  no  weeping  there. 

488.  Rev.   22:17.  S.  M. 

1  The  Spirit,  in  our  hearts, 

Is  whispering,   "  Sinner,  come  f 
The  bride,  the  "Church  of  Christ,  proclaims, 
To  all  his  children,  "  Come  !" 


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2  Let  him  that  hearetli  sav 

To  all  about  him,  "Come!" 
Let  him  that  thirsts  for  righteousness, 
To  Christ,  the  fountain,  come  ! 

3  Yes,  whosoever  will, 

Oh  !  let  him  freely  come, 
And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life ; 
'Tis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 

4  Lo  !  Jesus,  who  invites, 

Declares,  "  I  quickly  come  :" 
Lord,  even  so  !  we  wait  thine  hour  ; 
0  blest  Redeemer,  come  ! 

489.  S.  M. 

1  Oh  !  where  shall  rest  be  found — 

Rest  for  the  weary  soul  ? 
'T  were  vain  the  ocean  depths  to  sound, 
Or  pierce  to  either  pole. 

2  The  world  can  never  give 

The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh  : 
'T  is  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live, 
Nor  all  of  death  to  die. 

3  Beyond  this  vale  of  tears 

There  is  a  life  above, 
Unmeasured  by  the  flight  of  years ; 
And  all  that  life  is  love. 

4  There  is  a  death  whose  pang 

Outlasts  the  fleeting  breath  : 
Oh,  what  eternal  horrors  hang 
Around  the  second  death  ! 

5  Lord  God  of  truth  and  grace  ! 

Teach  us  that  death  to  shun  : 
Lest  we  be  banished  from  thy  face, 
And  evermore  undone. 


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490.  Matt.  25:  13.  S.  M. 

1  Thou  Judge  of  quick  and  dead, 

Before  whose  bar  severe, 
With  holy  joy,  or  guilty  dread, 
We  all  shall  soon  appear: — 

2  Our  cautioned  souls  prepare 

For  that  tremendous  day  ; 
Oh !  fill  us  now  with  watchful  care, 
And  stir  us  up  to  pray : — 

"3  To  pray,  and  wait  the  hour, 

That  awful  hour  unknown, 
>  When  robed  in  majesty  and  power, 

Thou  shalt  from  heaven  come  down ! 

4  Oh,  may  we  all  be  found 

Obedient  to  thy  word, — 
Attentive  to  the  trumpet's  sound, 
And  looking  for  our  Lord  ! 

5  Oh,  may  we  all  insure 

A  home  among  the  blest ; 
And  watch  a  moment  to  secure 
An  everlasting  rest ! 

491.  2  Cor.  6:2.  S.  M. 

1  Now  is  th'  accepted  time, 

Now  is  the  day  of  grace ; 
O  sinners  !  come,  without  delay, 
And  seek  the  Saviour's  face. 

2  Now  is  th'  accepted  time, 

The  Saviour  calls  to-day ; 
To-morrow  it  may  be  too  late  ; — 
Then  why  should  you  delay  ? 

3  Now  is  th'  accepted  time, 

The  gospel  bids  you  come ; 
And  every  promise,  in  his  word, 
Declares  there  yet  is  room. 
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266        i  WAY    OF    SALVATION. 

4  Lord,  draw  reluctant  souls, 

And  feast  them  with  thy  love ; 
Then  will  the  angels  spread  their  wings, 
And  bear  the  news  above. 

492.  Ezek.33:ll.  Vs,  D. 

1  Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  your  Maker,  asks  you — Why  ? 
God,  who  did  your  being  give, 
Made  you  with  himself  to  live  ; 

He  the  fatal  cause  demands, 
Asks  the  work  of  his  own  hands, — ■ 
Why,  ye  thankless  creatures,  why 
Will  ye  cross  his  love,  and  die  ? 

2  Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  your  Saviour,  asks  you — Why  ? 
He  who  did  your  souis  retrieve, 
Died  himself,  that  ye  might  live  : 
Will  ye  let  him  die  in  vairn? 
Crucify  your  Lord  again  ? 

Why,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  why 
Will  ye  slight  his  grace,  and  die  1 

3  Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  the  Spirit   asks  you — Why  ? 
He,  who  all  your  lives  hath  strove, 
Urged  you  to  embrace  his  love  : 
Will  ye  not  his  grace  receive  ? 
Will  ye  still  refuse  to  live  ? 

O  ye  dying  sinners  !  why, 
Why  will  ye  forever  die? 

493.  7  s,  D. 

1  Pilgrim,  burdened  with  thy  sin, 

Come  the  way  to  Zion's  gate  ; 

There,  till  mercy  speaks  within, 

Knock,  and  weep,  and  -watch,  and  wait: 


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Knock — he  knows  the  sinner's  cry  ; 

Weep — lie  loves  tbe  mourner's  tears; 
"Watch,  for  saving  grace  is  nigh  ; 

Wait,  till  heavenly  grace  appears. 

2  Hark!  it  is  the  Saviour's  voice, 

"  Welcome,  pilgrim,  to  thy  rest  I" 
Now  within  the  gate  rejoice, 

Safe,  and  owned, and  bought,  and  blest: 
Safe,  from  all  the  lures  of  vice; 

Owned,  by  joys  the  contrite  know  ; 
Bought  by  love,  and  life  the  price; 

Blest,  the  mighty  debt  to  owe. 

3  Holy  pilgrim  !   what  for  thee 

In. a  world  like  this  remains? 
From  thy  guarded  breast  shall  flee 

Fear,  and  shame,  and  doubts,  and  pains  : 
Fear,  the  hope  of  heaven  shall  fly, 

Shame,  from  glory's  view  retire  ; 
Doubt,  in  full  belief,  shall  die, 

Pain,  in  endless  bliss,  expire. 

494.  Eph.  5  :  U.  7s. 

1  Sinner  !  rouse  thee  from  thy  sleep ; 
Wake,  and  o'er  thy  folly  weep  ; 
Raise  thy  spirit,  dark  aud  dead; 
Jesus  waits  his  light  to  shed. 

2  Be  not  blind  and  foolish  still  ; 
Called  of  Jesus,  learn  his  will ; 
Jesus  calls  from  death  and  night, 
Jesus  waits  to  shed  his  light. 

495.  Matt.  11:28.  7  s. 

1  Come,  said  Jesus'  sacred  voice, 

Come,  and  make  my  paths  your  choice  ; 
I  will  guide  you  to  your  home  ; 
Weary  pilgrim,  hither  come. 


268  WAY    OF    SALVATION. 

2  Thou,  who  homeless  and  forlorn, 

Long  hast  borne  the  proud  world's  scorn  ; 
Long  hast  roamed  the  barren  waste, 
Weary  wanderer,  hither  haste. 

3  Hither  come,  for  here  is  found 
Balm  that  flows  for  every  wound  ! 
Peace,  that  ever  shall  endure, 
Best  eternal,  sacred,  sure. 

496.  7s. 

1  Weary  sinner !  keep  thine  eyes 
On  th'  atoning  Sacrifice  ; 
View  him  bleeding  on  the  tree, 
Pouring  out  his  life  for  thee. 

2  Surely  Christ  thy  griefs  hath  borne ; 
Weeping  soul,  no  longer  mourn  ; 
Now  by  faith  the  Son  embrace, 
Plead  his  promise,  trust  his  grace. 

3  Cast  thy  guilty  soul  on  him  ; 
Find  him  mighty  to  redeem  : 
At  his  feet  thy  burden  lay  ; 
Look  thy  doubts  and  care  away. 

4  Lord,  come  thou  with  power  to  heal ; 
Now  thy  mighty  arm  reveal : 

At  thy  feet  myself  I  lay ; 
Take,  oh,  take  my  sins  away ! 

497.  7s. 

1  Hasten,  sinner !  to  be  wise, 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun  : 
Wisdom,  if  thou  still  despise, 
Harder  is  it  to  be  won. 

2  Hasten  mercy  to  implore, 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
Lest  thy  season  should  be  o'er, 
Ere  this  evening's  stage  be  run. 


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3  Hasten,  sinner  !  to  return, 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
Lest  thy  lamp  should  cease  to  burn, 
Ere  salvation's  work  is  done. 

4  Hasten,  sinner  !   to  be  blest, 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
Lest  perdition  thee  arrest, 
Ere  the  morrow  is  begun. 

498.  7s, 

1  Brother,  hast  thou  wandered  far 

From  thy  Father's  happy  home, 
With  thyself  and  God  at  war  ? 

Turn  thee,  brother  ;  homeward  come. 

2  Hast  thou  wasted  all  the  powers 

God  for  noble  uses  gave  ? 
Squandered  life's  most  golden  hours  ? 
Turn  thee,  brother  ;  God  can  save. 

3  He  can  heal  thy  bitterest  wound, 

He  thy  faintest  prayer  can  hear : 
Seek  him,  for  he  may  be  found; 
Call  upon  him  ;  he  is  near. 

499.  Hebrews  3  :  13-15.  P.M. 

1  Child  of  sin  and  sorrow  ! 

Filled  with  dismay, 
Wait  not  for  to-morrow, 

Yield  thee  to-day: 

Heaven  bids  thee  come, 

While  yet  there's  room. 
Child  of  sin  and  sorrow  ! 

Hear  and  obey. 

2  Child  of  sin  and  sorrow, 

Why  wilt  thou  die  ? 
Come  while  thou  canst  borrow 
Help  from  on  high  : 
23* 


270  WAY    OF    SALVATION. 

Grieve  not  that  love 
Which  from  above, 
Child  of  sin  and  sorrow. 
Would  bring  thee  nigh. 

3  Child  of  sin  and  sorrow, 

Thy  moments  glide, 
Like  the  flitting  arrow, 

Or  the  rushing  tide  ; 

Ere  time  is  o'er, 

Heaven's  grace  implore; 
Child  of  sin  and  sorrow, 

In  Christ  confide. 

500.  P.  M. 

1.  Child  of  sin  and  sorrow  ! 

Where  wilt  thou  flee 
Through  that  long  to-morrow, 

Eternity  ? 

Exiled  from  home, 

Darkly  to  roam, 
Child  of  sin  and  sorrow ! 

Where  wilt  thou  flee  ? 

2  Child  of  sin  and  sorrow  ! 

Lift  up  thine  eye  ! 
Heirship  thou  canst  borrow, 

In  worlds  on  high. 

In  that  high  home, 

Graven  thy  name ; 
Child  of  sin  and  sorrow! 

Swift  homeward  fly. 


50 1  ,  Isaiah  57  :  20.  P.  M. 

1   Why  that  soul's  commotion, 
Trembling,  oppressed, 
Like  the  troubled  ocean, 
Heaving  its  breast  I 


WARNING    AND    INVITATION.  27l 

Some  hidden  grief 
Demands  relief: 
Why  that  soul's  commotion, 
Panting  for  rest  ? 

2  "Why  that  soul's  commotion  \ 

Cease  from  thy  sin  : 
Choose  the  better  portion  ; 

Cleanse  thee  within ; 

A  fountain  flows 

To  heal  thy  woes: 
Why  that  soul's  commotion  1 

Wash  and  be  clean. 

3  Why  that  soul's  commotion? 

Heaven  can  forgive : 
With  thy  heart's  devotion 

Firmly  believe; 

To-day  return, 

And  cease  to  mourn  : 
Why  that  soul's  commotion  ? 

Oh,  turn  and  live! 

502.  Ezek.  33:11.  Ik 

1  Oh,  turn  ye,  oh,  turn  ye,  for  why  will  ye  die, 
When  God  in  great  mercy  is  coming  so  nigh  ? 
Now  Jesus  invites  you,  the  Spirit  says,  Come, 
And  angels  are  waiting  to  welcome  you  home. 

2  And  now  Christ  is  ready  your  souls  to  receive, 
Oh  !  how  can  you  question,  if  you  will  believe? 
If  sin  is  your  burden,  why  will  you  not  come? 

'T  is  you  he  bids  welcome  ;  he  bids  you  come  home. 

503.  lis. 

1  Delay  not,  delay  not,  0  sinner,  draw  near. 

The  waters  of  life  are  now  flowing  for  thee; 
No  price  is  demanded,  the  Saviour  is  here; 

Redemption  is  purchased,  salvation  is  free. 


272  WAY    OF    SALVATION. 

2  Delay  not,  delay  not,  why  longer  abuse 

The  love  and  compassion  of  Jesus  thy  God  ? 
A  fountain  is  open,  how  canst  thou  refuse 

To  wash  and  be  cleansed  in  his  pardoning  blooi  ? 

3  Delay  not,  delay  not,  O  sinner,  to  come, 

For  Mercy  still  lingers  and  calls  thee  to-day  : 
Her  voice  is  not  heard  in  the  vale  of  the  tomb  ; 
Her  message  unheeded  will  soon  pass  away. 

t  Delay  not,  delay  not,  the  Spirit  of  grace 

Long   grieved    and  resisted    may  take  his  sad 
flight, 
And  leave  thee  in  darkness  to  finish  thy  race, 
To  sink  in  the  gloom  of  eternity's  night! 

5  Delay  not,  delay  not,  the  hour  is  at  hand,    ' 

The  earth  shall  dissolve,  and  the  heavens  shall 
fade ; 
The  dead,  small  and  great,  in  the  judgment  shall 
stand ; 
What  power  then,  O  sinner,  will  lend  thee  its  aid ! 

504.  Job  22: 21.  US. 

1  Acquaint  thyself  quickly,  O  sinner,  with  God, 
And  joy,  like  the  sunshine,  shall  beam  on  thy  road  ; 
And  peace,  like  the  dewdrop,  shall  fall  on  thy  head, 
And  sleep,  like  an  angel,  shall  visit  thy  bed. 

2  Acquaint  thyself  quickly,  0  sinner,  with  God, 
And  he  shall  be  with  thee  when  fears  are  abroad  ; 
Thy  Safeguard  in  danger  that  threatens  thy  path  ; 
Thy  Joy  in  the  valley  and  shadow  of  death. 

505.  Us  &  10s. 
1   Come,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  languish : 

Come  to  the  mercy-seat,  fervently  kneel : 
Here  bring  your  wounded  hearts,  here  tell  your 
anguish  ; 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot  heal. 


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2  Joy  of  the  comfortless,  light  of  the  straying, 

Hope  of  the  penitent,  fadeless  and  pure  ; 
Here  speaks  the  Comforter,  tenderly  saying- 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot  cure. 

3  Here  see  the  Bread  of  Life  ;  see  waters  flowing 

Forth  from  the  throne  of  God,  pure  from  above; 
Come  to  the  feast  of  love — come,  ever  knowing 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  but  heaven  can  remove. 

506.  Heb.  3:15.  68  &  48L 

1  To-day  the  Saviour  calls  ! 

Ye  wanderers,  come ; 
Oh,  ye  benighted  souls, 
Why  longer  roam  \ 

2  To-day  the  Saviour  calls ; 

Oh,  hear  him  now  ; 
Within  these  sacred  walls 
To  Jesus  bow. 

3  To-day  the  Saviour  cabs  ; 

For  refuge  fly  ; 
The  storm  of  justice  falls, 
And  death  is  nigh. 

4  The  Spirit  calls  to-day : 

Yield  to  his  power  ; 
Oh,  grieve  him  not  away  : 
>T  is  mercy's  hour. 

507.  8s  &  33. 

1  We  're  traveling  home  to  heaven  above, 
Will  you  go  ? 
To  sing  the  Saviour's  dying  love, 

"Will  you  go  \ 
Millions  have  reached  that  blest  abode, 
Auointed  kings  and  priests  to  God, 
And  millions  more  are  on  the  road, 


Will  you  go 


274  WAY    OF    SALVATION. 

2  We're  going-  to  see  the  bleeding  Lamb, 

Will  you  go  ? 
In  rapturous  strains  to  praise  his  name, 

Will  you  go? 
The  crown  of  life  we  there  shall  wear, 
The  conqueror's  palms  our  hands  shall  bear, 
And  all  the  joys  of  heaven  we  '11  share, 

Will  you  go  ? 

3  We're  going  to  join  the  heavenly  choir, 

Will  you  go  ? 
To  raise  our  voice  and  tune  the  lyre, 

Will  you  go  ? 
There  saints  and  angels  gladly  sing 
Hosanna  to  their  God  and  King, 
And  make  the  heavenly  arches  ring, 

Will  you  go  ? 

508.  6s. 

1  Sinner!  come, 'mid  thy  gloom, 

All  thy  guilt  confessing; 

Trembling  now,  contrite  bow, 

Take  the  offered  blessing. 

2  Sinner  !  come,  while  there  's  room — 

While  the  feast  is  waiting ; 
While  the  Lord,  by  his  word, 
Kindly  is  inviting. 

3  Sinner !  come,  ere  thy  doom 

Shall  be  sealed  forever; 
Now  return,  grieve  and  mourn, 
Flee  to  Christ,  the  Saviour. 

509.  8s,  7s  &  7s. 
1  Come  to  Calvary's  holy  mountain, 

Sinners,  ruined  by  the  fall ! 
Here  a  pure  and  healing  fountain 

Flows  to  you,  to  me,  to  all, — ■ 
In  a  full,  perpetual  tide, 
Opened  when  our  Saviour  died. 


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2  Come,  in  sorrow  and  contrition, 

Wounded,  impotent,  and  blind  ! 
Here  the  guil'y,  free  remission, 

Here  the  troubled,  peace  may  find; 
Health  this  fountain  will  restore, 
He  that  drinks  shall  thirst  no  more — 

3  He  that  drinks  shall  live  forever; 

'T  is  a  soul-renewing  flood  : 
God  is  faithful  ;  God  will  never 

Break  his  covenant  in  blood, 
Signed  when  our  Redeemer  died, 
Sealed  when  he  was  glorified. 

51*).  8s,  7s  &  7s. 

1  Look  to  Jesus !  till,  reviving, 

Faith  and  love  thy  life-springs  swell, 
Strength  for  all  good  things  deriving ; 

Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well. 
Work,  while  it  is  called  to-day, 
Works  which  shall  not  fade  away. 

2  Look  to  Jesus,  prayerful  waking 

Where  thy  feet  on  roses  tread  ; 
Follow,  worldly  pomp  forsaking, 

With  thy  cross,  where  he  hath  led. 
Baffled  shall  the  tempter  flee, 
And  God's  angels  come  to  thee. 

3  Look  to  Jesus,  when,  dark  lowering, 

Perils  thy  horizon  dim  ; 
Once  from  him  a  band  fell  cowering; 

Calm  in  tempests,  look  on  him  ; 
Wind  and  billow,  fire  and  flood, — 
Forward  !   brave  by  trusting  God. 

4  Look  to  Jesus  still  to  shield  thee, 

When  no  longer  thou  may'st  live ; 
In  that  last  need,  he  will  yield  thee 

Peace  the  world  can  never  give ; 
He  who  finished  all  for  thee 
Takes  thee,  then,  with  him  to  be. 


276  WAY    OF    SALVATION. 

511.  8s,  Is  &  4s. 

1  Come,  yc  souls  by  sin  afflicted, 

Bowed  with  fruitless  sorrow  down, 
By  the  perfect  law  convicted, 

Through  the  cross  behold  the  crown ; 

Look  to  Jesus  ; 
Mercy  flows  through  him  alone. 

2  Take  his  easy  yoke,  and  wear  it ; 

Love  will  make  obedience  sweet ; 
Christ  will  give  you  strength  to  bear  it, 
While  his  wisdom  guides  your  feet 

Safe  to  glory, 
Where  his  ransomed  captives  meet. 

3  Sweet  as  home  to  pilgrims  weary, 

Light  to  newly-opened  eyes ; 
Or  full  springs  in  deserts  dreary, 
Is  the  rest  the  cross  supplies ; 

All  who  taste  it 
Shall  to  rest  immortal  rise. 


512.  Isaiah  55:1.  8S,   7s  &  4S. 

1  Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretched, 

Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore, 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 
Full  of  pity,  love  and  power. 

He  is  able, 
He  is  willing,  doubt  no  more. 

2  Ho,  ye  needy  ;  come,  and  welcome ; 

God's  free  bounty  glorify  ! 
True  belief  and  true  repentance, 
Every  grace  that  brings  us  nigb, 

Without  money, 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ,  and  buy. 


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Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger, 

Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream; 
All  the  fitness  he  requireth 

Is  to  feel  your  need  of  him  ; 
This  he  gives  you  ; 

'T  is  the  Spirit's  rising  beam. 


513.  8s,  7s  &  4s. 

1  Hear,  0  sinner  !  mercy  hails  yon, 

Now  with  sweetest  voice  she  calls ; 
Bids  you  haste  to  seek  the  Saviour, 
Ere  the  hand  of  justice  falls  ; 

Hear,  O  sinner ! 
'Tis  the  voice  of  mercy  calls. 

2  Haste,  0  sinner,  to  the  Saviour  ! 

Seek  his  mercy  while  you  may; 
Soon  the  day  of  grace  is  over  ; 
Soon  your  life  will  pass  away : 

Haste,  0  sinner  ! 
You  must  perish  if  you  stay. 


514.  Ss,  7s  &  4s. 

1  Sinners,  will  you  scorn  the  message, 

Coming  from  the  courts  above  ? 
Mercy  beams  in  every  passage  ; 
Every  line  is  full  of  love  ; 

Oh  !  believe  it, 
Every  line  is  full  of  love. 

2  Now  the  heralds  of  salvation 

Joyful  news  from  heaven  proclaim  : 
Sinners  freed  from  condemnation, 
Through  the  all-atoning  Lamb  ! 

Life  receiving 
Throup-h  the  all-atonino-  Lamb. 

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278  WAY    OF    SALVATION. 

3  O  ye  angels,  hovering  round  us, 

Waiting  spirits,  speed  your  way  ; 
Haste  ye  to  the  court  of  heaven, 
Tidings  bear  without  delay  : 

Rebel  sinners 
Glad  the  message  will  obey. 

515.  8s,  7s  &  4s. 

1  "Welcome,  welcome,  dear  Redeemer — 

Welcome  to  this  heart  of  mine ; 
Lord,  I  make  a  full  surrender, 

Every  power  and  thought  be  thine, 

Thine  entirely, 
Through  eternal  ao-es  thine. 

2  Known  to  all  to  be  thy  mansion, 

Earth  and  hell  will  disappear ; 
Or  in  vain  attempt  possession, 

When  they  find  the  Lord  is  near  ; 

Shout,  O  Zion  ! 
Shout,  ye  saints  !  the  Lord  is  here. 

516c  John  1:29.  L.  M. 

1  Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea, 
But  that  thy  blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  thou  bid'st  me  come  to  thee, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  !  I  come ! 

2  Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dart  blot, 

To  thee  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  !  I  come ! 

3  Just  as  T  am,  though  tossed  about 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 
Fightings  within,  and  fears  without, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come !  I  come  ! 

4  Just  as  I  am — poor,  wretched,  blind ; 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  thee  to  find, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come !  I  come ! 


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5  Just  as  I  am — thou  wilt  receive, 

Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve  ; 
Because  thy  promise  I  believe, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come !  I  come  ! 

6  Just  as  I  am — thy  love  unknown 
Hath  broken  every  barrier  down  ; 
Now,  to  be  thine,  yea,  thine  alone, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  !  I  come  ! 

517.  Matt.  U:  £8.  L.   M. 

1  "With  tearful  eyes  I  look  around ; 

Life  seems  a  dark  and  stormy  sea ; 
Yet,  'mid  the  gloom,  I  hear  a  sound, 
A  heavenly  whisper,  "  Come  to  me." 

2  It  tells  me  of  a  place  of  rest; 

It  tells  me  where  my  soul  may  flee  : 
Oh,  to  the  weary,  faint,  oppressed, 

How  sweet  the  bidding,  "  Come  to  me  1" 

3  "  Come,  for  all  else  must  fail  and  die  ! 

Earth  is  no  resting-place  for  thee ; 
To  heaven  direct  thy  weeping  eye, , 
I  am  thy  portion  ;  Come  to  me.'' 

4  0  voice  of  mercy  !  voice  of  love  ! 

In  conflict,  grief,  and  agony, 
Support  me,  cheer  me  from  above ! 
And  gently  whisper,  "  Come  to  me." 

518.  L.  M. 

1  God  of  my  life !  thy  boundless  grace, 

Chose,  pardoned,  and  adopted  me ; 
My  rest,  my  home,  my  dwelling-place  ; 
Father !  I  come,  I  come  to  thee. 

2  Jesus,  my  hope,  my  rock,  my  shield  ! 

"Whose  precious  blood  was  shed  for  me, 
Into  thy  hands  my  soul  I  yield ; 
Saviour !  I  come,  I  come  to  thee. 


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3  Spirit  of  glory  and  of  God  ! 

Long  hast  thou  deigned  my  guide  to  be; 
Now  be  thy  comfort  sweet  bestowed ; 
My  God  !  I  come,  I  come  to  thee. 

4  I  come  to  join  that  countless  host 

Who  praise  thy  name  unceasingly; 
Blest  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ! 
My  God !  I  come,  I  come  to  thee. 

519.  Luke  18:  13.  L.  M. 

1  With  broken  heart  and  contrite  sigh, 
A  trembling  sinner,  Lord,  I  cry : 
Thy  pardoning  grace  is  rich  and  free : 
O  God,  be  merciful  to  me ! 

2  I  smite  upon  my  troubled  breast, 
With  deep  and  conscious  guilt  oppressed; 
Christ  and  his  cross  my  only  plea  : 

O  God,  be  merciful  to  me ! 

3  Far  off  I  stand  with  tearful  eyes, 
Nor  dare  uplift  them  to  the  skies ; 
But  thou  dost  all  my  anguish  see  : 
O  God,  be  merciful  to  me! 

4  Nor  alms,  nor  deeds  that  I  have  done, 
Can  for  a  single  sin  atone  ; 

To  Calvary  alone  I  flee : 
O  God,  be  merciful  to  me! 

5  And  when  redeemed  from  sin  and  hell, 
With  all  the  ransomed  throng  I  dwell, 
My  raptured  song  shall  ever  be, 

God  hath  been  merciful  to  me  ! 

520.  Heb.  4:  15.  L.  M. 

1  My  sufferings  all  to  thee  are  known, 
Tempted  in  every  point  like  me; 
Regard  my  grief,  regard  thine  own: 
Jesus,  remember  Calvary  ! 


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2  For  whom  didst  thou  the  cross  endure? 

Who  nailed  thy  body  to  the  tree? 
Did  not  thy  death  my  life  procure  ? 

Oh!  let  thy  mercy  answer  me. 

3  Art  thou  not  touched  with  human  woe  ? 

Hath  pity  left  the  Son  of  Man  ! 
Dost  thou  not  all  my  sorrows  know. 
And  claim  a  share  in  all  my  pain  ? 

4  Thou  wilt  not  break  a  bruised  reed, 

Or  quench  the  smallest  spark  of  grace, 
Till  through  the  soul  thy  power  is  spread, 
Thy  all-victorious  righteousness. 

5  The  day  of  small  and  feeble  things, 

I  know  thou  never  wilt  despise ; 
I  know,  with  healing  in  his  wing  . 
The  Sun  of  Righteousness  shall  rise. 

521.  5ricah6:C-3.  L.   M. 

1  Wherewith,  0  God,  shall  I  draw  near, 

And  bow  myself  before  thy  fa  : .  ; 
How,  in  thy  purer  eyes,  appear? 

What  shall  I  bring  to  gain  thy  grace  ? 

2  Can  gifts  avert  the  wrath  of  God  ? 

Can  these  wash  out  my  guilty  stain? 
Rivers  of  oil,  and  seas  of  blood, 
Alas  !  they  all  must  flow  in  vain. 

3  Ev'n  though  my  life  henceforth  be  thine, 

Present  for  past  can  ne'er  atone : 

Though  I  to  thee  the  whole  resign, 

I  onlv  o-ive  thee  back  thine  own. 

o 

4  Guilty  I  stand  before  thy  face  ; 

On  me  I  feel  thy  wrath  abide  ; 
Tis  just  the  sentence  should  take  place  ; 
:Tis  just, — but  oh,  thy  Son  hath  died! 
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282  WAY    OF    SALVATION. 

522.  Ezek.  11:19.  L.    M. 

1  Oh,  for  a  glance  of  heavenly  day, 
To  take  this  stubborn  stone  away, 
And  thaw,  with  beams  of  love  divine, 
This  heart,  this  frozen  heart,  of  mine. 

2  The  rocks  can  rend ;  the  earth  can  quake; 
The  seas  can  roar ;  the  mountains  shake  ; 
Of  feeling,  all  things  show  some  sign, 
But  this  unfeeling  heart  of  mine. 

3  To  hear  the  sorrows  thou  hast  felt, 

0  Lord,  the  adamant  would  melt ; 
But  I  can  read  each  moving  line, 
And  nothing  moves  this  heart  of  mine. 

4  Thy  judgments,  too,  wdiich  devils  fear — 
Amazing  thought — unmoved  I  hear; 
Goodness  and  wrath  in  vain  combine 
To  stir  this  stupid  heart  of  mine. 

5  But  Power  Divine  can  do  the  deed  ; 
And,  Lord,  that  powder  divine  I  need ; 
Oh,  let  thy  Spirit  now  refine, 

And  melt,  and  change  this  heart  of  mine. 

523.  Psalm  51.  L.  M. 

1  Show  pity,  Lord  !  0  Lord,  forgive  ; 
Let  a  repenting  rebel  live  ; 

Are  not  thy  mercies  large  and  free  ? 
May  not  a  sinner  trust  in  thee  ? 

2  Oh,  wash  my  soul  from  every  sin, 
And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean! 
Here  on  my  heart  the  burden  lies, 
And  past  offences  pain  mine  eyes. 

3  My  lips  with  shame  my  sins  confess, 
Against  thy  law,  against  thy  grace  ; 
Lord,  should  thy  judgment  grow  severe, 

1  am  condemned,  but  thou  art  clear. 


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4  Should  sudden  vengeance  seize  my  breath, 
I  must  pronounce  thee  just  in  death  ; 
And  if  my  soul  ■were  sent  to  hell, 

Thy  righteous  law  approves  it  well. 

5  Yet  save  a  trembling  sinner,  Lord  ! 
Whose  hope,  still  hovering  round  thy  word, 
Would  light  on  some  sweet  promise  there, 
Some  sure  support  against  despair. 

524.  Psalm  51.  L.  Af. 

1  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  all  trie  sacrifice  I  bring ; 

The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

2  My  soul  lies  bumbled  in  tbe  dust, 
And  owns  thy  dreadful  sentence  just: 
Look  down,  0  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 
And  save  the  soul  condemned  to  die. 

3  Then  will  I  teach  the  world  thy  ways  ; 
Sinners  shall  learn  thy  sovereign  grace : 
I'll  lead  them  to  my  Saviour's  blood, 
And  they  shall  praise  a  pardoning  God. 

4  Oh,  may  thy  love  inspire  my  tongue  1 
Salvation  shall  be  all  my  song ; 
And  all  my  powers  shall  join  to  bless 
The  Lord,  my  Strength  and  Righteousness. 

525.  L.  M. 

1  Oh  !  that  my  load  of  sin  were  gone  ! 

Oh  !  that  I  could  at  last  submit 
At  Jesus'  feet  to  lay  it  down — 
To  lay  my  soul  at  Jesus'  feet ! 

2  Rest  for  my  soul  I  long  to  find  : 

Saviour  of  all,  if  mine  thou  art, 
Give  me  thy  meek  and  lowly  mind, 
And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart. 


284  WAY    OF    SALVATION. 

3  Break  off  the  yoke  of  inbred  sin, 

And  fully  set  my  spirit  free  : 

I  cannot  rest,  till  pure  within — 

Till  I  am  wholly  lost  in  thee. 

4  Fain  would  I  learn  of  thee,  my  God; 

Thy  light  and  easy  burden  prove  ; — 
The  cross  all  stained  with  hallowed  blood, 
The  labor  of  thy  dying  love. 

5  I  would — but  thou  must  give  the  power; 

My  heart  from  every  sin  release  ; 
Bring  near,  bring  near  the  joyful  hour, 
And  fill  me  with  thy  perfect  peace  ! 

526.  L.  M. 

1  I  send  the  joys  of  earth  away  ; 

Away,  ye  tempters  of  the  mind, 
False  as  the  smooth,  deceitful  sea, 
And  empty  as  the  whistling  wind. 

2  Your  streams  were  floating  me  along, 

Down  to  the  gulf  of  dark  despair ; 
And  while  I  listened  to  your  song, 

Your  streams  had  cv'n  conveyed  me  there. 

3  Lord,  I  adore  thy  matchless  grace, 

Which  warned  me  of  that  dark  abyss, 
Which  drew  me  from  those  treacherous  seas, 
And  bade  me  seek  superior  bliss. 

4  Now  to  the  shining  realms  above, 

I  stretch  my  hands  and  glance  my  eyes  ; 
Oh  !  for  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 
To  bear  me  to  the  upper  skies  ! 

5  There,  from  the  bosom  of  our  God, 

Oceans  of  endless  pleasure  roll  ; 
There  would  I  fix  my  last  abode, 
And  drown  the  sorrows  of  my  soul. 


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527.  L.  M. 

1  Jesus,  the  sinner's  Friend,  to  thee, 
Lost  and  undone,  for  aid  I  flee ; 
"Weary  of  earth,  myself,  and  sin, 
Open  thine  arms  and  take  me  in. 

2  Pity  and  save  my  ruined  soul ; 

'T  is  thou  alone  canst  make  me  whole ; 
Dark,  till  in  me  thine  image  shine, 
And  lost  I  am,  till  thou  art  mine. 

3  At  last  I  own  it  cannot  be 

That  I  should  lit  myself  for  thee  : 
Here,  then,  to  thee  I  all  resign ; 
Thine  is  the  work,  and  only  thine. 

4  What  can  I  say  thy  grace  to  move  ? 
Lord,  I  am  sin, — but  thou  art  love  : 
I  give  up  every  plea  .beside, 

Lord,  I  am  lost, — but  thou  hast  died  ! 

528.  C.  M. 

1  Prostrate,  dear  Jesus,  at  thy  feet 

A  guilty  rebel  lies  ; 
And  upward  to  thy  mercy-seat 
Presumes  to  lift  his  eyes. 

2  If  tears  of  sorrow  would  suffice 

To  pay  the  debt  I  owe, 
Tears  should  from  both  my  weeping  eves 
In  ceaseless  torrents  flow. 

3  But  no  such  sacrifice  I  plead 

To  expiate  my  guilt ; 
No  tears,  but  those  which  thou  hast  shed, 
Xo  blood,  but  thou  hast  spilt. 

4  Think  of  thy  sorrows,  dearest  Lord  ! 

And  all  my  sins  forgive : 
Justice  will  well  approve  the  word 
That  bids  the  sinner  live. 


286  WAY    OF    SALVATION. 

529.  Matt.  11: 28.  CM. 

1  Approach,  my  soul  !  the  mercy-seat, 

Where  Jesus  answers  prayer  ; 
There  humbly  fall  before  his  feet, 
For  none  can  perish  there. 

2  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea, 

With  this  I  venture  nigh : 
Thou  callest  burdened  souls  to  thee, 
And  such,  O  Lord  !  am  I. 

3  Bowed  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin, 

By  Satan  sorely  pressed  ; 
By  wars  without,  and  fears  within, 
I  come  to  thee  for  rest. 

4  Be  thou  my  shield  and  hiding-place, 

That,  sheltered  near  thy  side, 
I  may  my  fierce  accuser  face, 
And  tell  him — thou  hast  died. 

5  Oh  !  wondrous  Love — to  bleed  and  die, 

To  bear  the  cross  and  shame, 
That  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I, 
Might  plead  thy  gracious  name  ! 

530.  C.  M. 

1  Lord  !  at  thy  feet  we  sinners  lie, 

And  knock  at  mercy's  door : 
With  heavy  heart  and  downcast  eye, 
Thy  favor  we  implore. 

2  On  us  the  vast  extent  display 

Of  thy  forgiving  love  ; 
Take  all  our  heinous  guilt  away  ; 
This  heavy  load  remove. 

3  'T  is  mercy — mercy  we  implore ; 

We  would  thy  pity  move  : 
Thy  grace  is  an  exhaustless  store, 
And  thou  thyself  art  love. 


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4  Oh,  for  thine  own,  for  Jesus'  sake, 

Our  numerous  sins  forgive  ! 
Thy  grace  our  rocky  hearts  can  break : 
Heal  us,  and  bid  us  live. 

5  Thus  melt  us  all,  thus  make  us  bend, 

And  thy  dominion  own  ; 

Nor  let  a  rival  more  pretend 

To  repossess  thy  throne. 

53  10  Hosea  14:  1.  C.  M. 

1  0  thou,  whose  tender  mercy  hears 

Contrition's  humble  sigh  ; 
Whose  hand  indulgent  wipes  the  tears 
From  sorrow's  weeping  eye ; — 

2  See,  Lord,  before  thy  throne  of  grace, 

A  wretched  wanderer  mourn  : 
Hast  thou  not  bid  me  seek  thy  face  ? 
Hast  thou  not  said — "  Return  ?" 

3  And  shall  my  guilty  fears  prevail 

To  drive  me  from  thy  feet? 
Oh,  let  not  this  dear  refuge  fail, 
This  only  safe  retreat ! 

4  Oh,  shine  on  this  benighted  heart, 

With  beams  of  mercy  shine ! 
And  let  thy  healing  voice  impart 
The  sense  of  joy  divine. 

532.  Frov.  23:20.  C.  M. 

1  My  God,  accept  my  heart  this  day, 

And  make  it  always  thine; 
That  I  from  thee  no  more  may  stray, 
No  more  from  thee  decline. 

2  Before  the  cross  of  h*m  who  died, 

Behold,  I  prostrate  fall ; 
Let  every  sin  be  crucified, 
Let  Christ  be  all  in  all. 


288  WAY    OF    SALVATION. 

3  Let  every  thought,  and  work,  and  word 
To  thee  be  ever  given  ; 
Then  life  shall  be  thy  service,  Lord, 
And  death  the  gate  of  heaven  ! 

533.  Prov.23:23.  CM. 

1  Welcome,  O  Saviour  !  to  my  heart ; 

Possess  thine  humble  throne  ; 
Bid  every  rival  hence  depart, 
And  claim  me  for  thine  own. 

2  The  world  and  Satan  I  forsake — 

To  thee,  I  all  resign ; 
My  longing  heart,  0  Jesus !  take, 
And  rill  with  love  divine. 

3  Oh !  may  I  never  turn  aside, 

Nor  from  thy  bosom  flee ; 
Let  nothing  here  my  heart  divide — 
I  give  it  all  to  thee. 

534.  Psalm  51.  C.  M. 

1  0  God  of  mercy  !   hear  my  call, 

My  load  of  guilt  remove  ; 
Break  down  this  separating  wall, 
That  bars  me  from  thy  love. 

2  Give  me  the  presence  of  thy  grace ; 

Then  my  rejoicing  tongue 
Shall  speak  aloud  thy  righteousness, 
And  make  thy  praise  my  song. 

3  No  blood  of  goats,  nor  heifer  slain, 

For  sin  could  e'er  atone  : 
The  death  of  Christ  shall  still  remain 
Sufricicnt  and  alone. 

4  A  soul,  oppressed  with  sin's  desert, 

My  God  will  ne'er  despise ; 
An  humble  groan,  a  broken  heart, 
Is  our  best  sacrifice. 


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535.  S.  M. 

1  Oh,  that  I  could  repent, 

With  all  my  idols  part, 
And  to  thy  gracious  eye  present 
An  humble,  contrite  heart ! 

2  A  heart  with  grief  oppressed 

For  having  grieved  my  God  ; 
A  troubled  heart,  that  cannot  rest 
Till  sprinkled  with  Christ's  blood. 

3  Jesus,  on  me  bestow 

The  penitent  desire  ; 
With  true  sincerity  of  woe 
My  aching  breast  inspire. 

4  With  softening  pity  look, 

And  melt  my  hardness  down  : 
Strike  with  thy  love's  resistless  stroke, 
And  break  this  heart  of  stone. 

536.  S.  M. 

1  Jesus  !  I  come  to  thee, 

A  sinner  doomed  to  die  ; 
My  only  refuge  is  thy  cross, — : 
Here  at  thy  feet  I  lie. 

2  Can  mercy  reach  my  case, 

And  all  my  sins  remove  1 
Break,  O  my  God !  this  heart  of  stone, 

And  melt  it  by  thy  love. 

3  Too  long  my  soul  has  gone, 

Far  from  my  God,  astray  ; 
I  Ve  sported  on  the  brink  of  hell, 
In  sin's  delusive  way. 

4  But,  Lord  !  my  heart  is  fixed, 

I  hope  in  thee  alone  ; 
Break  off  the  chains  of  sin  and  death, 
And  bind  me  to  thy  throne. 
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290  WAY    OF    SALVATION. 

5  Thy  blood  can  cleanse  my  heart, 
Thy  hand  can  wipe  my  tears  ; — 
Oh  !  send  thy  blessed  Spirit  down, 
To  banish  all  my  fears. 

G  Then  shall  my  soul  arise, 
From  sin  and  Satan  free  ; 
Redeemed  from  hell  and  every  foe, 
I  '11  trust  alone  in  thee. 

537.  S.  M. 

1  Thou  seest  my  feebleness, 

Jesus,  be  thou  my  power, — 
My  help  and  refuge  in  distress, 
My  fortress  and  my  tower. 

2  Give  me  to  trust  in  thee  ; 

Be  thou  my  sure  abode  : 
My  horn,  and  rock,  and  buckler  be, 
My  Saviour  and  my  God. 

3  Myself  I  cannot  save, 

Myself  I  cannot  keep  ; 
Bat  strength  in  thee  I  surely  hr.ve, 
Whose  eyelids  never  sleep. 

4  My  soul  to  thee  alone, 

Now,  therefore,  I  commend  : 
Lord  Jesns,  love  me  as  thine  own, 
And  love  me  to  the  end. 

538.  S.  M. 

1  Oh,  cease,  my  wandering  soul, 

On  restless  wing  to  roam  ; 
All  this  wide  world,  to  cither  pole, 
Hath  not  for  thee  a  home. 

2  Behold  the  ark  of  God  ! 

Behold  the  open  door  ! 
Oh,  haste  to  gain  that  dear  abode, 
And  rove,  my  soul,  no  more. 


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3  There  safe  thou  shalt  abide, 

There  sweet  shall  be  thy  rest, 
And  every  longing  satisfied, 
With  full  salvation  blest. 

539.  S.  M; 

1  Ah  !  what  avails  my  strife, 

My  wandering  to  and  fro  ? 
Thou  hast  the  words  of  endless  life ; 
Ah  !  whither  should  I  go  ? 

2  Thy  condescending  grace 

To  me  did  freely  move  ; 
It  calls  me  still  to  seek  thy  face, 
And  stoops  to  ask  my  love. 

3  My  worthless  heart  to  gain, 

"The  God  of  all  that  breathe 
Was  found  in  fashion  as  a  man, 
And  died  a  cursed  death. 

4  And  can  I  yet  delay 

My  little  "all  to  give? 
To  tear  my  soul  from  earth  away, 
For  Jesus  to  receive  ? 

5  Ah  !  no  :  I  all  forsake, 

My  all  to  thee  resign : 
Gracious  Redeemer,  take,  oh,  take, 
And  seal  me  ever  thine  ! 

540.  Rom.  6:1.  S.  M. 

1  Shall  we  go  on  to  sin, 

Because  thy  grace  abounds  \ 
Or  crucify  the  Lord  again, 
And  open  all  his  wounds? 

2  Forbid  it,  mighty  God  ! 

Nor  let  it  e'er  be  said, 
That  we,  whose  sins  were  crucified, 
Should  raise  them  from  the  dead. 


292  WAY    OF    SALVATION-. 

3  We  will  be  slaves  no  more, 

Since  Christ  has  made  us  free, 
Has  nailed  our  tyrants  to  the  cross, 
And  bought  our  liberty. 

541.  S.  M. 

1  Unto  thine  altar,  Lord, 

A  broken  heart  I  bring  ; 
And  wilt  thou  graciously  accept 
Of  such  a  worthless  thing? 

2  To  Christ,  the  bleeding  Lamb, 

My  faith  directs  her  eyes; 
Thou  mayst  reject  that  worthless  thing, 
But  not  his  sacrifice. 

3  When  he  gave  up  the  ghost, 

The  law  was  satisfied  ; 
And  now  to  its  most  rigorous  claims 
I  answer,  "Jesus  died." 

542.  Malt.  25!  43.  C.  P.   M. 

1  When  thou,  my  righteous  Judge,  shalt  come 
To  take  thy  ransomed  people  home, 

Shall  I  among  them  stand  ? 
Shall  such  a  worthless  worm  as  I, 
Who  sometimes  am  afraid  to  die, 

Be  found  at  thy  right  hand  ? 

2  I  love  to  meet  thy  people  now, 
Before  thy  feet  with  them  to  bow, 

Though  vilest  of  them  all ; 
But,  can  I  bear  the  piercing  thought, 
AVhat  if  my  name  should  be  left  out, 

When  thou  for  them  shalt  call  ? 

3  O  Lord,  prevent  it  by  thy  grace, 
Be  thou  my  only  hiding-place. 

In  this  the  accepted  day  ; 
Thy  pardoning  voice,  oh,  let  me  heai\ 
To  still  my  unbelieving  fear, 

Nor  let  mo  fall,  I  pray. 


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4  Among  thy  saints  let  me  be  found, 

Whene'er  the  archangel's  trump  shall  sound, 

To  see  thy  smiling  face ; 
Then  loudest  of  the  throng  I'll  sing,; 
While  heaven's  resounding  mansions  ring 

With  shouts  of  sovereign  grace. 


C.  P.  M. 


0  thou  who  hear'st  the  prayer  of  faith, 
W^ilt  thou  not  save  a  soul  from  death, 

That  casts  itself  on  thee  1 

1  have  no  refuge  of  my  own, 

But  fly  to  what  my  Lord  hath  done, 
And  suffered  once  for  me. 

2  Slain  in  the  guilty  sinner's  stead, 
His  spotless  righteousness  I  plead, 

And  his  availing  blood; 
Thy  merit,  Lord,  my  robe  shall  be ; 
Thy  merit  shall  atone  for  me, 

And  bring  me  near  to  God. 

3  Then  save  me  from  eternal  death, 
The  Spirit  of  adoption  breathe, 

His  consolations  send  ; 
By  him  some  word  of  life  impart, 
And  sweetly  whisper  to  mv  heart, 

"  Thy  Maker  is  thv  Friend." 


C.  P.  M. 

The  mind  was  formed  to  mount  sublime, 
Beyond  the  narrow  bounds  of  time, 

To  everlasting  things ; 
But  earthly  vapors  dim  her  sight, 
And  hang,  with  cold  oppressive  weight, 

Upon  her  drooping  wings. 


294  WAY    OF    SALVATION. 

2  Bright  scenes  of  bliss, — unclouded  skies, 
Invite  my  soul ; — oh,  could  I  rise, 

Nor  leave  a  thought  below, 
I  'd  bid  farewell  to  anxious  care, 
And  say,  to  every  tempting  snare, — 

Heaven  calls,  and  I  must  go  : — 

3  Heaven  calls, — and  can  I  yet  delay  ? 
Can  aught  on  earth  engage  my  stay  ?       ; 

Ah!  wretched  lingering  heart! 
Come,  Lord  !  with  strength,  and  life,  and  light, 
Assist  and  guide  my  upward  flight, 

And  bid  the  world  depart. 

545.  C.  P.  M. 

1  Lord,  thou  hast  won — at  length  I  yield  ; 
My  heart,  by  mighty  grace  compelled, 

Surrenders  all  to  thee  : 
Against  thy  terrors  long  I  strove, 
But  who  can  stand  against  thy  love  ? — 

Love  conquers  even  me. 

2  Yes,  since  thou  hast  thy  love  revealed, 
And  shown  my  soul  a  pardon  sealed, 

I  can  resist  no  more  ; 
Couldst  thou  for  such  a  sinner  bleed  ? 
Canst  thou  for  such  a  rebel  plead  ? 

I  wonder  and  adore  ! 

3  If  thou  hadst  bid  thy  thunders  roll, 
And  lightnings  flash  to  blast  my  soul, 

I  still  had  stubborn  been  ; 
But  mercy  has  my  heart  subdued, 
A  bleeding  Saviour  I  have  viewed, 

And  now,  I  hate  my  sin. 

4  Now,  Lord,  I  would  be  thine  alone — 
Come,  take  possession  of  thine  own, 

For  thou  hast  set  me  free  ; 
Released  from  Satan's  hard  command, 
See  all  my  powers  in  waiting  stand, 

To  be  employed  by  thee. 


REPENTAXCE    AND    RECEPTION     OF    CHRIST.       295 

546.  John  i  •  s-  C.  P.  M. 

1  Awaked  by  Sinai's  awful  sound, 
My  soul  in  bonds  of  guilt  I  found, 

And  knew  not  where  to  go; 
One  solemn  truth  increased  my  pain, 
"  The  sinner  must  be  born  again," 

Or  sink  to  endless  woe. 

2  I* heard  the  law  its  thunders  roll, 
"While  guilt  lay  heavy  on  my  soul — 

A  vast  oppressive  load; 
All  creature-aid  I  saw  was  vain ; 
"The  sinner  must  be  born  again," 

Or  drink  the  wrath  of  God. 

3  The  saints  I  heard  with  rapture  tell — 
How  Jesus  conquered  death  and  hell 

To  bring  salvation  near ; 
Yet  still  I  found  this  truth,  remain — 
"The  sinner  must  be  born  again," 

Or  sink  in  deep  despair. 

4  But  Avhile  I  thus  i;i  anguish  lay, 

The  bleeding  Saviour  passed  that  way. 

My  bondage  to  remove  ; 
The  sinner,  once  by  justice  slain, 
Now  by  his  grace  is  born  again, 

And  sings  redeeming  love. 

547.  Phil.  2 -.12.  C.  P.  M. 

1   No  room  for  mirth  or  trifling  here, 
For  worldly  hope,  or  worldly  fear, 

If  life  so  soon  is  gone  ; 
If  now  the  Judge  is  at  the  door, 
And  all  mankind  must  stand  before 
The  inexorable  throne ! 


296  WAY    OF    SALVATION. 

2  Nothing  is  worth  a  thought  beneath, 
But  how  I  may  escape  the  death 

That  never,  never  dies  ! 
How  make  mine  own  election  sure  ; 
And  when  I  fail  on  earth,  secure 

A  mansion  in  the  skies. 

3  Jesus,  vouchsafe  a  pitying  ray  ; 

Be  thou  my  Guide,  be  thou  my  Way 

To  glorious  happiness  ! 
Ah  !  write  thy  pardon  on  my  heart ; 
And  whensoever  I  hence  depart, 

Let  me  depart  in  peace. 

548.  C.  P.  M. 

1  Lo  !  on  a  narrow  neck  of  land, 
'Twixt  two  unbounded  seas,  I  stand, 

Secure !  insensible  ! 
N         A  point  of  time,  a  moment's  space, 
Eemoves  me  to  yon  heavenly  place, 
Or  shuts  me  up  in  hell. 

2  O  God  !  my  inmost  soul  convert, 
And  deeply  on  my  thoughtful  heart 

Eternal  things  impress  : 
Give  me  to  feel  their  solemn  weight, 
And  save  me  ere  it  be  too  late ; 

Wake  me  to  righteousness. 

3  Before  me  place,  in  dread  array, 

The  pomp  of  that  tremendous  (}nyf 
When  thou  with  clouds  shalt  come 

To  judiTe  the  nations  at  thy  bar; 

And  tell  me,  Lord  !  shall  1  be  there 
To  meet  a  joyful  doom  ! 

4  Be  this  my  one  great  business  here,— 
With  holy  trembling,  holy  fear, 

To  make  my  calling  sure  ! 
Thine  utmost  counsel  to  fulfill, 
And  suffer  all  thy  righteous  will, 

And  to  the  end  endure  1 


REPENTANCE    AND    RECEPTION     OF    CHRIST.       297 

5  Then  Saviour,  then  my  soul  receive, 
Then  bid  me  in  thy  presence  live, 

And  reign  with  thee  above ; 
Where  faith  is  sweetly  lost  in  sight, 
And  hope,  in  full,  supreme  delight, 

And  everlasting  love. 

549.  Is. 

1  Thou  who  didst  on  Calvary  bleed, 
Thou  who  dost  for  sinners  plead, 
Help  me  in  my  time  of  need, 

Jesus,  Saviour,  hear  my  cry ! 

2  In  my  darkness  and  my  grief, 
With  my  heart  of  unbelief, 

I,  who  am  of  sinners  chief, 
Jesus,  lift  to  thee  mine  eye ! 

3  Foes  without  and  fears  within, 
With  no  plea  thy  grace  to  win, 
But  that  thou  canst  save  from  sin, 

Jesus,  to  thy  cross  I  fly ! 

5  There  on  thee  I  cast  my  care, 
There  to  thee  I  raise  my  prayer, 
Jesus,  save  me  from  despair, 
Save  me,  save  me,  or  I  die  ! 

5  When  the  storms  of  trial  lower, 
When  I  feel  temptation's  power, 
In  the  last  and  darkest  hour, 

Jesus,  Saviour,  be  thou  nigh  ! 

530.  7s,  6*  l. 

1  Jesus,  Lamb  of  God,  for  mo 

Thou,  the  Lord  of  life,  didst  die; 
Whither — whither,  but  to  thee, 

Can  a  trembling  sinner  fly! 
Death's  dark  waters  o'er  me  roll, 
Save,  oh,  save  my  sinking  soul  ! 


298  WAY    OF    SALVATION. 

2  Never  bowed  a  martyr's  head 

Weighed  with  equal  sorrow  down ; 
Never  blood  so  rich  was  shed, 

Never  king  wore  such  a  crown  ; 
To  thy  cross  and  sacrifice 
Faith  now  lifts  her  tearful  eyes. 

3  All  my  soul,  by  love  subdued, 

Melts  in  deep  contrition  there  ; 
By  thy  mighty  grace  renewed, 

New-born  hope  forbids  despair : 
Lord!  thon  canst  my  guilt  forgive, 
Thou  hast  bid  me  look  and  live. 

4  While  with  broken  heart  I  kneel 

Sinks  the  inward  storm  to  rest; 
Life — immortal  life — I  feel 

Kindled  in  my  throbbing  breast ; 
Thine — forever  thine — I  am  ! 
Glory  to  thee,  bleeding  Lamb ! 

55  1  .  Matt.  11  :  28-:0.  8S  A    *?si 

1  Laboring  and  heavy-laden 

With  my  sins,  O  Lord,  I  roam, 
While  I  know  thou  hast  iuvited 
All  such  wanderers  to  their  home. 

2  Make  my  stubborn  spirit  willing 

To  obey  thy  gracious  voice, 
At  the  cross  to  leave  its  burden, 
And  departing  to  rejoice. 

3  Thy  sweet  yoke  I  'd  take  upon  me, 

Aud  would  learn,  O  Lord,  of  thee; 
Thou  art  meek  in  heart,  and  lowly, 
Teach  me  like  thyself  to  be. 

4  Laboring  and  heavy  laden, 

Lord,  no  longer  will  I  roam  : 
Here  I  fix  my  habitation, 

In  thy  sheltering  love  at  home. 


REPENTANCE    AXD    RECEPTION      OF    CHRIST.        299 
5o£.  pM-  2:5-8.  L.  M.,   G  L. 

1  0  Saviour  of  a  world  undone  ! 
Whose  dying  sorrows  blot  the  sun, 
Whose  painful  groans  and  bowing  head 
Could  rend  the  vail  and  wake  the  dead, 
Say,  from  that  execrated  tree 
Descends  the  ruddy  tide  for  me  ? 

2  For  me  did  he  who  reigns  above, 
The  object  of  paternal  love, 
Consent  a  servant's  form  to  bear 
That  I  a  kingly  crown  might  wear  ? 
Is  his  deep  loss  my  boundless  gain. 
And  comes  my  victory  from  his  pain  ? 

3  Oh,  let  me  own  the  deep  decree 
That  wounded  him  and  rescued  me  ! 
His  death,  his  cross,  his  funeral  sleep, 
Instruct  repentance  how  to  weep ; 
He  poured  for  me  the  vital  flood  ; 
My  tears  shall  mingle  with  his  blood. 

553.  Lute  23:42.  CM, 

1  O  thou,  from  whom  all  goodness  flows, 

I  lift  my  soul  to  thee  ; 
In  all  my  sorrows,  conflicts,  woes, 

0  Lord,  remember  me  I 

2  When  on  my  aching,  burdened  heart 

My  sins  lie  heavily, 
Thy  pardon  grant,  new  peace  impart ; 
Thus,  Lord,  remember  me  ' 

3  When  trials  sore  obstruct  my  way, 

And  ills  I  cannot  flee, 
Oh,  let  my  strength  be  as  my  day — - 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me  ! 

4  When  in  the  solemn  hour  of  death 

1  wait  thy  just  decree  ; 

Be  this  the  prayer  of  my  last  breath : 
Now,  Lord,  remember  me  1 


300  WAY    OF    SALVATION. 

554.  John  6:  63.  7s   &  6s. 

1  We  stand  in  deep  repentance, 

Before  thy  throne  of  love  ; 
O  God  of  grace,  forgive  us  ; 

The  stain  of  guilt  remove; 
Behold  us  while  with  weeping 

We  lift  our  eyes  to  thee  ; 
And  all  our  sins  subduing, 

Our  Father,  set  us  free ! 

2  Oh  !  shouldst  thou  from  us  fallen 

Withhold  thy  grace  to  guide, 
Forever  we  should  wander, 

From  thee,  and  peace,  aside  ; 
But  thou  to  spirits  contrite 

Dost  light  and  life  impart, 
That  man  may  learn  to  serve  thee 

With  thankful,  joyous  heart. 

3  Our  souls — on  thee  we  cast  them, 

Our  only  refuge  thou  ! 
Thy  cheering  words  revive  us, 

When  pressed  with  grief  we  bow  : 
Thou  bear'st  the  trusting  spirit 

Upon  thy  loving  breast, 
And  givest  all  thv  ransomed 

A  sweet,  uuendino-  rest. 


555.  S.  M. 

1  Thou  Lord  of  all  above, 

And  all  below  the  sky, 
Prostrate  before  thy  feet  I  fall, 
And  for  thy  mercy  cry. 

2  Forgive  my  follies  past, 

The  crimes  which  I  have  done ; 
Oh  !  bid  a  contrite  sinner  live, 
Through  thv  incarnate  Son. 


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3  Guilt,  like  a  heavy  load, 

Upon  my  conscience  lies  ; 
To  thee  I  make  my  sorrows  known, 
And  lift  my  weeping  eyes. 

4  The  burden  which  I  feel, 

Thou  only  canst  remove; 
Display,  O  Lord  !  thy  pardoning  grace, 
And  thy  unbounded  love. 

5  One  gracious  look  of  thine 

Will  ease  my  troubled  breast ; 
Oh  !  let  me  know  my  sins  forgiven, 
And  I  shall  then  be  blest. 

556.  L.  M.,  6  l. 

1  Weary  of  wandering  from  my  God, 

And  now  made  willing  to  return, 
I  hear,  and  bow  me  to  the  rod  : 

Yet  not  in  hopeless  grief  I  mourn  ; 
I  have  an  advocate  above, 
A  friend  before  the  throne  of  love. 

2  O  Jesus,  full  of  truth  and  grace, — 

More  full  of  grace  than  I  of  sin ; 
Yet  once  again  I  seek  thy  face, 

Open  thine  arras,  and  take  me  in ! 
And  freely  my  backslidings  heal, 
And  love  thy  faithless  servant  still. 

3  Thou  know'st  the  way  to  bring  me  back, 

My  fallen  spirit  to  restore  ; 
Oh,  for  thy  truth  and  mercy's  sake, 

Forgive,  and  bid  me  sin  no  more  : 
The  ruins  of  my  soul  repair, 
And  make  my  heart  a  house  of  prayer. 

557.  L.  M. 
1  Trembling  before  thine  awful  throne, 

O  Lord!  in  dust  my  sins  I  own  : 
Justice  and  mercy  for  my  life 
Contend  ! — oh,  smile  and  heal  the  strife  ! 
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302  WAY    OF    SALVATION. 

2  The  Saviour  smiles !  upon  my  soul 
New  tides  of  hope  tumultuous  roll — 
His  voice  proclaims  my  pardon  found  — 
Seraphic  trausport  wings  the  sound. 

3  Earth  has  a  joy  unknown  in  heaven, 
The  new-born  peace  of  sin  forgiven  ! 
Tears  of  such  pure  and  deep  delight, 
Ye  angels  !  never  dimmed  your  sight.    • 

4  Ye  saw  of  old,  on  chaos  rise 

The  beauteous  pillars  of  the  skies : 
Ye  know  where  morn,  exulting  springs, 
And  evening  folds  her  drooping  wings. 

5  Bright  heralds  of  th'  eternal  Will, 
Abroad  his  errands  ye  fulfill  ; 

Or,  throned  in  floods  of  beamy  day, 
Symphonious,  in  his  presence  play. 

6  But  I  amid  your  choirs  shall  shine, 
And  all  your  knowledge  will  be  mine  : 
Ye  on  your  harps  must  lean  to  hear 

A  secret  chord  that  mine  will  bear. 

558.  Psalm  51  .10.  CM. 

1  Oh,  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God, 

A  heart  from  sin  set  free  ; 
A  heart  that's  sprinkled  with  the  blood 
So  freely  shed  for  me  ! 

2  A  heart  resigned,  submissive,  meek, 

My  dear  Redeemers  throne; 
Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone! 

3  Oh,  for  a  lowly,  contrite  heart, 

Believing,  true,  and  clean  ! 
Which  neither  life  nor  death  can  part 
From  him  that  dwells  within. 


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4  A  heart  in  every  thought  renewed, 

And  filled  with  love  divine; 
Perfect,  and  right,  and  pure,  and  good  ; 
An  image,  Lord!   of  thine. 

5  Thy  nature,  gracious  Lord  !  impart ; 

Come  quickly  from  above  ; 
Write  thy  new  name  upon  my  heart, — 
Thy  new,  best  name  of  Love. 

559.  Is. 

1  Sovereign  Ruler,  Lord  of  all ! 
Prostrate  at  thy  feet  I  fall  ! 
Hear,  oh,  hear  my  earnest  cry, 
Frown  not,  lest  I  faint  and  die. 

2  Vilest  of  the  sons  of  men, — ■ 
Chief  of  sinners  I  have  been  ; 
Oft  abused  thee  to  thy  face, 
Trampled  on  thy  richest  grace. 

3  Justly  might  thy  righteous  dart 
Pierce  this  bleeding,  broken  heart ; 
Justly  might  thy  angry  breath 
Blast  me  in  eternal  death. 

4  But  with  thee  there's  mercy  found, 
Balm  to  heal  my  everv  wound  : 
Soothe,  oh,  soothe  the  troubled  breast, 
Give  the  weary  wanderer  rest. 


560.  2  Cor.  5  :  I9-2L  L.   M.,   6  L. 

1   Saviour  of  all,  what  hast  thou  done  ? 
What  hast  thou  suffered  on  the  tree  % 
Why  didst  thou  groan  thy  mortal  groan, 

Obedient  unto  death  tor  me  \ 
The  mystery  of  thy  passion  show — 
The  end  of'  all  thy  griefs  below. 


304  WAY    OF    SALVATION. 

2  Pardon,  and  grace,  and  Leaven  to  buy, 

My  bleeding  sacrifice  expired ; 
But  didst  thou  not  my  pattern  die, 

That,  by  thy  glorious  Spirit  fired, 
Faithful  to  death  I  might  endure, 
And  make  the  crown  by  suffering  sure  ? 

3  Thou  didst  the   meek  example  leave, 

That  I  might  in  thy  footsteps  tread ; 
Might  like  the  Man  of  Sorrows  grieve, 

And  groan,  and  bow  with  thee  my  head : 
»  Thy  dying  in  my  body  bear, 

Thy  suffering,  as  thy  glory,  share. 

561.  Is. 

1  Jesus,  save  my  dying  soul ; 
Make  the  broken  spirit  whole  : 
Humble  in  the  dust  I  lie : 
Saviour,  leave  me  not  to  die. 


Q 


Jesus,  full  of  every  grace, 
Now  reveal  thy  smiling  face  ; 
Grant  the  joy  of  sin  forgiven, 
Foretaste  of  the  bliss  of  heaven. 

3  All  my  guilt  to  thee  is  known ; 
Thou  art  righteous,  thou  alone  : 
All  my  help  is  from  thy  cross, 
All  beside  I  count  but  loss. 

4  Lord,  in  thee  I  now  believe; 
Wilt  thou,  wilt  thou  not  forgive? 
Helpless  at  thy  feet  I  lie ; 
Saviour,  leave  me  not  to  die. 

562.  L.  M. 

1  Ah!  wretched,  vile,  ungrateful  heart! 
That  can  from  Jesus  thus  depart; 
Thus,  fond  of  trifles,  vainly  rove, 
Forgetful  of  a  Saviour's  love. 


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2  In  vain  I  charge  my  thoughts  to  stay, 

And  chide  earth's  vanities  away  ; 
There  's  naught  beneath  a  power  divine, 
That  can  this  roving  heart  confine. 

3  Jesus !  to  thee  I  would  return, 
And,  at  thy  feet  repenting,  mourn  ; 
There  let  me  view  thy  pardoning  love, 
And  never  from  thy  sight  remove. 

4  Oh  !  let  thy  love,  with  sweet  control, 
Bind  all  the  passions  of  my  soul; 
Bid  every  earthly  charm  depart, 
And  dwell  forever  in  my  heart. 

563.  Matt  0  =  12.  L.M. 

1  Forgive  us,  Lord  !  to  thee  we  cry, 

Forgive  us  through  thy  matchless  grace  ; 
On  thee  alone  our  souls  rely, 

Be  thou  our  strenoth  and  righteousness. 

2  Forgive  thou  us,  as  we  forgive 

The  ills  we  suffer  from  our  foes  ; 

Restore  us,  Lord  !  and  bid  us  live  ; 

Oh  !  let  us  in  thine  arms  repose. 

3  Forgive  us,  for  our  guilt  is  great, 

Our  wretched  souls  no  merit  claim  ; 
For  sovereign  mercy  still  we  wait, 
And  ask  but  in  the  Saviour's  name. 

4  Forgive  us, — 0  thou  bleeding  Lamb  ! 

Thou  risen,  thou  exalted  Lord  ! 
Thou  great  High-Priest!  oursoulsredcem, 
And  speak  the  pardon-sealing  word. 

564.  Psalm  51:  17.  II.  M. 

1  A  broken  heart,  O  Lord  ! 
Thou  never  wilt  despise  ; 
'T  is  written  in  thy  word, 

This  is  the  sacrifice  : 
The  sacrifice  that  thou  wilt  own — 
It  is  the  broken  heart  alone. 
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306  WAY    OF    SALVATION. 

2  Break  thou  rny  heart,  0  Lord  ; 

The  rock  within  me  break  ; 
To  tremble  at  thy  word, 

And  at  thine  anger  quake  : 
Let  me  in  deep  contrition  lie, 
And  heave  the  penitential  sigh. 

3  For  mercy  dwells  with  thee  : 

Compassion,  all  divine; 
That  mercy  show  to  me  ; 

•Be  that  compassion  mine: 
For  sinners  did  not  Jesus  bleed  ? 
And  Jesus'  blood  alone  I  plead. 

565.  1  John  4  :  IS  L.   M.,   6   L. 

1  "Perfect  in  love  !"   Lord,  can  it  be, 

Amid  this  state  of  doubt  and  sin  ? 
While  foes  so  thick  without,  I  see, 

With  weakness,  pain,  disease  within  ; 
Can  perfect  love  inhabit  here, 
And,  strong  in  faith,  extinguish  fear? 

2  0  Lord  !  amid  this  mental  night, 

Amid  the  clouds  of  dark  dismay, 
Arise  !  arise  !  shed  forth  thy  right, 

And  kindle  love's  meridian  day : 
My  Saviour  God,  to  me  appear, 
So  love  shall  triumph  over  fear. 

500.  Job  13-.  15.  C.  M. 

1  Be  merciful  to  me,  O  God  ! 

Be  merciful  to  me  ; 
For  though  I  sink  beneath  thy  rod, 
Yet  do  I  trust  in  thee. 

2  Thou  art  my  refuge,  and  I  know 

My  burden  thou  dost  bear, 
And  I  would  seek,  where'er  I  go, 
To  cast  on  thee  my  care. 


REPENTANCE    AND    RECEPTION    OF    CHRIST.        307 

3  Thou  knowest,  Lord,  my  flesh  how  frail, 

Strong  though  ray  spirit  bo  ; 

Oh,  then  assist,  when  foes  assail, 

The  soul  that  clings  to  thee. 

4  And,  gracious  Lord,  whatever  befall, 

A  thankful  heart  be  mine, — 
A  heart  that  answers  to  thy  call, 
One  that  is  wholly  thine. 

5  And  may  I  ne'er  forget  that  thou 

Wilt  soon  return  again. 
And  those  who  love  thy  coming  now 
Shall  shine  in  glory  then. 

567.  Matt.  11: 28.  10s. 

1  Lord,  I  am  come !  thy  promise  is  my  plea, 

Without  thy  word  I  durst  not  venture  nigh  ! 
But  thou  hast  called  the  burdened  soul  to  thee, 
A  weary,  burdened  soul,  O  Lord,  am  I ! 

2  Bowed  down  beneath  a  heavy  load  of  sin, 

By  Satan's  fierce  temptations  sorely  prest, 
Beset  without,  and  full  of  fears  within, 

Trembling  and  faint  I  come  to  thee  for  rest. 

3  Be  thou  my  refuge,  Lord,  my  hiding-place ; 

I  know  no  force  can  tear  me  from  thy  side; 
Unmoved,  I  then  may  all  accusers  face, 

And  answer  every  charge,  with — "  Jesus  died." 

588.  John  6  :68.  L.  M. 

1  Thou  only  Sovereign  of  my  heart, 

My  Refuge,  my  almighty  Friend — 
And  can  my  soul  from  thee  depart, 
On  whom  alone  my  hopes  depend  ! 

2  "Whither,  ah  !  whither  shall  I  go, 

A  wretched  wanderer  from  my  Lord  ? 
Can  this  dark  world  of  sin  and  woe 
One  glimpse  of  happiness  afford  \ 


308  CHRISTIAN. 

3  Eternal  life  thy  words  impart ; 

On  these  my  fainting  spirit  lives; 
Here  sweeter  comforts  cheer  my  heart, 
Than  all  the  round  of  nature  gives. 

4  Thy  name  my  inmost  powers  adore  ; 

Thou  art  my  life,  my  joy,  my  care  ; 
Depart  from  thee — 't  is  death,  't  is  more ; 
'Tis  endless  ruin,  deep  despair  ! 

5  Low  at  thy  feet  my  soul  would  lie ,' 

Here  safety  dwells,  and  peace  divine  ; 
Still  let  me  live  beneath  thine  eye, 
For  life,  eternal  life,  is  thine. 


569.  L  M. 

1  O  thou,  to  whose  all-searching  sight 
The  darkness  shineth  as  the  light, 
Search,  prove  my  heart,  it  pants  for  thee  ; 
Oh  !  burst  these  bonds,  and  set  it  free. 

2  Wash  out  its  stains,  refine  its  dross  ; 
Nail  my  affections  to  the  cross  ; 
Hallow  each  thought ;  let  all  within 
Be  clean,  as  thou,  my  Lord,  art  clean. 

3  If  in  this  darksome  wild  I  stray, 

Be  thou  my  light,  be  thou  my  way  : 

No  foes,  no  violence  I  fear, 

While  thou,  Almighty  God,  art  near. 

4  When  rising  floods  my  soul  o'crflow, 
When  sinks  my  heart  in  waves  of  woe, 
Jesus,  thy  timely  aid  impart, 

And  raise  my  head  and  cheer  my  heart. 

5  Saviour,  where'er  thy  steps  I  see, 
Dauntless,  untircd,  I  follow  thee  ; 
Oh  !  let  thy  hand  support  me  still, 
And  lead  me  to  thy  holy  hill. 


CONFLICT    WITH    SIX.  309 

570.  Jer    2.2.  L.   M. 

1  Oh  !  where  is  now  that  glowing  love 

That  marked  our  union  with  the  Lord  ? 
'  Our  hearts  were  fixed  on  things  above, 
Nor  could  the  world  a  joy  afford. 

2  Where  is  the  zeal  that  led  us  then 

To  make  our  Saviour's  glory  known  ? 
That  freed  us  from  the  fear  of  men, 
And  kept  our  eve  on  him  alone  ? 

3  Where  are  the  happy  seasons  spent 

In  fellowship  with  him  we  loved  ? 
The  sacred  joy,  the  sweet  content, 
The  blessedness  that  then  we  proved  ! 

4  Behold,  again  we  turn  to  thee ; 

Oh  !  cast  us  not  away,  though  vile ; 
Xo  peace  we  have,  no  joy  we  see, 

0  Lord  our  God,  but  in  thy  smile. 

57"  1.  Psalm  63.  L.  M, 

1  0  God,  thou  art  my  God  alone  ; 

Early  to  thee  my  soul  shall  cry, 
A  pilgrim  in  a  land  unknown, 

A  thirsty  land,  wmose  springs  are  dry. 

2  Oh,  that  it  were  as  it  hath  been, 

When,  praying  in  the  holy  place, 
Thy  power  and  glory  I  have  seen, 

And  marked  the  footsteps  of  thy  grace  ! 

3  Yet,  through  this  rough  and  thorny  maze, 

1  follow  hard  on  thee,  my  God  : 
Thy  hand  unseen  upholds  my  ways ; 

I  safely  tread  where  thou  hast  trod. 

4  Thee,  in  the  watches  of  the  night, 

When  I  remember  on  my  bed, 
Thy  presence  makes  the  darkness  light; 
Thy  guardiin  wings  are  round  my  head. 


310  CHRISTIAN. 

5  Better  than  life  itself  thy  love, 
Dearer  than  all   beside  to  me; 
For  whom  have  I  in  heaven  above, 

Or  what  on  earth,  compared  with  thee  ? 

572.  Isaiah  45 :  22-  L.  M. 

1  See  a  poor  sinner,  dearest  Lord, 
Whose  soul,  encouraged  by  thy  word, 
At  mercy's  footstool  would  remain, 
And  then  would  look,  —  and  look  again. 

2  Ah!  bring  a  wretched  wanderer  home, 
Now  to  thy  footstool  let  me  come, 
And  tell  thee  all  my  grief  and  pain, 
And  wait  and  look, — and  look  again  ! 

3  Take  courage,  then,  my  trembling  soul ; 
One  look  from  Christ  will  make  thee  whole  : 
Trust  thou  in  him,  't  is  not  in  vain, 

But  wait  and  look, — and  look  again. 

4  Ere  long  that  happy  day  will  come, 
When  I  shall  reach  my  blissful  home; 
And  when  to  glory  I  attain, 

0  then  I  '11  look, — and  look  again  ! 

573.  L.  M. 

1  I  left  the  God  of  truth  and  light ; 

I  left  the  God  who  gave  me  breath, 
To  wander  in  the  wilds  of  night, 
And  perish  in  the  snares  of  death  ! 

2  Sweet  was  his  service,  and  his  yoke 

Was  light  and  easy  to  be  borne: 
Through  all  his  bonds  of  love  I  broke; 
I  cast  away  his  gifts  with  scorn  ! 

3  Heart-broken,  friendless, poor,  cast  down, 

Where  shall  the  chief  of  sinners  fly, 
Almighty  Vengeance  !  from  thy  frown, 
Eternal  Justice  !   from  thine  eye? 


CONFLICT    WITH    SIN.  311 

4  Lo  !  through  the  gloom  of  guilty  fears, 

My  faith  discerns  a  dawn  of  grace  : 
The  Sun  of  Righteousness  appears 
In  Jesus'  reconciling  face  ! 

5  Prostrates  before  thy  mercy-seat, 

"    I  dare  not,  if  I  would,  despair  ; 
None  ever  perished  at  thy  feet, 
And  I  will  lie  forever  there. 

574.  Job  29  :  2.  C.  M. 

1  Sweet  was  the  time  when  first  I  felt 

The  Saviour's  pardoning  blood 
Applied  to  cleanse  my  soul  from  guilt, 
And  bring  me  home  to  God. 

2  Soon  as  the  morn  the  light  revealed, 

His  praisas  tuned  my  tongue  ; 
And,  when  the  evening  shade  prevailed, 
His  love  was  all  my  song. 

3  In  prayer,  my  soul  drew  near  the  Lord, 

And  saw  his  glory  shine; 
And  when  I  read  his  holy  word, 
I  called  each  promise  mine, 

4  Now,  when  the  evening  shade  prevails, 

My  soul  in  darkness  mourns; 
And,  when  the  morn  the  light  reveals, 
No  light  to  me  returns. 

5  Rise,  Saviour  !  help  me  to  prevail, 

And  make  my  soul  thy  care; 
I  know  thy  mercy  cannot  fail, 
Let  me  that  mercy  share. 

575.  C.  M. 

1  With  tears  of  anguish  I  lament, 
Here,  at  thy  feet,  my  God, 
My  passion,  pride,  and  discontent, 
And  vile  ingratitude. 


312  CHRISTIAN. 

2  Sure,  never  was  a  heart  so  base, 
So  false  as  mine  Las  been  ; 
So  faithless  to  his  promises, 
So  prone  to  every  sin. 

4  Reason,  I  hear,  her  counsels  weigh, 

And  all  her  words  approve; 
But  still  I  find  it  hard  t'  obey, 
And  harder  yet  to  love. 

5  How  long,  dear  Saviour,  shall  I  feel 

These  struggles  in  my  breast  ? 
When  wilt  thou  bow  my  stubborn  will, 
And  give  my  conscience  rest? 

6  Break,  sovereign  grace,  oh,  break  the  charm. 

And  set  the  captive  free  ; 
Reveal,  almighty  God,  thine  arm, 
And  haste  to  rescue  me. 

570.  Isaial1  66  ;  2.  C.  M. 

1  Oh!  for  that  tenderness  of  heart, 

That  bows  before  the  Lord; 
That  owns  how  just  and  good  thou  art, 
And  trembles  at  thy  word. 

2  Oh  '  for  those  humble,  contrite  tears, 

Which  from  repentance  now  ; 
That  sense  of  guilt,  which,  trembling,  fears 
The  long-suspended  blow ! 

3  Saviour !  to  me,  in  pity  give, 

For  sin,  the  deep  distress; 
The  pledge  thou  wilt,  at  last,  receive, 
And  bid  me  die  in  peace. 

4  Oh  !  fill  my  soul  with  faith  and  love, 

And  strength  to  do  thy  will  ; 
Raise  my  desires  and  hopes  above, — 
Thyself  to  me  reveal. 


CONFLICT    WITH    SIX.  313 

577.  Jer.  3:22.  C.   ftf, 

1  How  oft,  alas !  this  wretched  heart 

Has  wandered  from  the  Lord  I 
How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart, 
Forgetful  of  his  word  ! 

2  Yet  sovereign  mercy  calls — "  Return !' 

Dear  Lord,  and  may  I  come  i 
My  vile  ingratitude  I  mourn  : 
Oh,  take  the  wanderer  home! 

3  And  canst  thou, — will  thou  yet  forgive, 

And  bid  my  crimes  remove? 
And,  shall  a  pardoned  rebel  live, 
To  speak  thy  wondrous  love  ? 

4  Almighty  grace,  thy  healing  power, 

How  glorious,  how  divine ! 
That  can  to  life  and  bliss  restore 
A  heart  so  vile  as  mine. 

5  Thy  pardoning  love,  so  free,  so  sweet, 

Dear  Saviour,  I  adore ; 
Oh,  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet, 
And  let  me  rove  no  more  ! 

578.  C.  M. 

1  Searcher  of  hearts !  from  mine  erase 

All  thoughts  that  should  not  be, 
And  in  its  deep  recesses  trace 
My  gratitude  to  thee  ! 

2  Hearer  of  prayer  !  oh.  guide  aright 

Each  word  and  deed  of  mine ; 
LitVs  battle  teach  me  how  to  fight, 
And  be  the  victory  thine. 

3  Father,  and  Son,  and  Holy  Ghostl 

Thou  glorious  Three  in  One  ! 
Thou  knowest  best  what  I  need  most, 
And  let  thy  will  be  done. 
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314  CHRISTIAN. 

579.  Gen.  5:24.  CM. 

1  Oh  !  for  a  closer  walk  with  God, 

A  calm  and  heavenly  frame, — 
A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb  I 

2  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew 

When  first  I  saw  the  Lord  ? 
Where  is  the  soul-refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus  and  his  word  ? 

3  What  peaceful  hours  I  once  enjoyed  ! 

How  sweet  their  memory  still ! 
But  they  have  left  an  aching  void 
The  world  can  never  fill. 

4  Return,  O  holy  Dove,  return, 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest! 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn, 
And  drove  thee  from  my  breast. 

5  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 

Whate'er  that  idol  be, 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne, 
And  worship  only  thee. 

6  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 

Calm  and  serene  my  frame  ; 
So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

580.  Job  23:  3,  4.  CM. 

1  Oh,  that  I  knew  the  secret  place, 
Where  I  might  find  my  God  ! 
I  'd  spread  my  wants  before  his  face, 
And  pour  my  woes  abroad. 

^    2  I'd  tell  him  how  my  sins  arise, 
What  sorrows  I  sustain  ; 
How  grace  decays,  and  comfort  dies, 
And  leaves  my  heart  in  pain. 


CONFLICT    WITH    SIN.  315 

3  He  knows  -what  arguments  I  'd  take 

To  wrestle  with  ray  God  : 
I  'd  plead  for  his  own  mercy's  sake — 
I  'd  plead  my  Saviour's  blood. 

4  My  God  will  pity  my  complaints ; 

And  drive  my  foes  away  ; 
He  knows  the  meaning  of  his  saints 
When  they  in  sorrow  pray. 

5  Arise,  my  soul  !  from  deep  distress, 

And  banish  every  fear  ; 
He  calls  thee  to  his  throne  of  grace, 
To  spread  thy  sorrow  there. 

581.  Matt.  23:41.  G.  M. 

1  Alas  !  what  hourly  dangers  rise  ! 

What  snares  beset  my  way  I 
To  heaven,  oh,  let  me  lift  mine  eyes, 
And  hourly  watch  and  pray. 

2  How  oft  my  mournful  thoughts  complain. 

And  melt  in  flowing  tears  ! 
My  weak  resistance,  ah,  how  vain  ! 
How  strong  my  foes  and  fears ! 

3  0  gracious  God  !  in  whom  I  live, 

My  feeble  efforts  aid  ; 
Help  me  to  watch,  and  pray,  and  strive, 
Though  trembling  and  afraid. 

4  Increase  my  faith,  increase  my  hope, 

When  foes  and  fears  prevail ;  . 

And  bear  my  fainting  spirit  up, 
Or  soon  my  strength  will  fail. 

5  Oh,  keep  me  in  thy  heavenly  way, 

And  bid  the  tempter  flee ! 

And  let  me  never,  never  stray 

From  happiness  and  thee. 


316  CHRISTIAN. 

582.  C.  M. 

1  Oh  !  could  I  find,  from  day  to  day, 

A  nearness  to  my  God, 
Then  would  my  hours  glide  sweet  away 
While  leaning  on  his  word. 

2  Lord,  I  desire  with  thee  to  live 

Anew  from  day  to  day, 
In  joys  the  world  can  never  give, 
Nor  ever  take  away. 

3  Blest  Jesus,  come  and  rule  my  heart, 

And  make  me  wholly  thine, 
That  I  may  never  more  depart, 
Nor  grieve  thy  love  divine. 

4  Thus,  till  my  last,  expiring  breath, 

Thy  goodness  I  '11  adore  ; 
And  when  my  frame  dissolves  in  death, 
My  soul  shall  love  thee  more. 

583.  Psalm  51:  17.  CM. 

1  The  Lord  will  happiness  divine 

On  contrite  hearts  bestow  ; 
Then  tell  me,  gracious  God,  is  mine 
A  contrite  heart,  or  no  ? 

2  I  hear,  but  seem  to  hear  in  vain, 

Insensible  as  steel  ; 
If  aught  is  felt,  't  is  only  pain 
To  find  I  cannot  feel. 

3  My  best  desires  arc  faint  and  few  : 

Fain  would  I  strive  for  more: 
But  when  I  cry,  "  My  strength  renew," 
Seem  weaker  than  before. 

4  Oh!  make  this  heart  rejoice  or  ache; 

Decide  this  doubt  for  me  ; 
And  if  it  he  not  broken,  break — 
And  heal  it,  if  it  be. 


CONFLICT    WITH    SIX.  317 

584.  C.  M. 

1  Why  is  my  heart  so  far  from  tbee, 

My  God  !  my  chief  delight  ? 
"Why  are  my  thoughts  no  more,  by  day, — 
With  thee,  no  more  by  night  \ 

2  Why  should  my  foolish  passions  rove  ? 

Where  can  such  sweetness  be, 
As  I  have  tasted  in  thy  love, — 
As  I  have  found  in  thee  \ 

3  When  my  forgetful  soul  renews 

The  savor  of  thy  grace, 
My  heart  presumes  I  cannot  lose 
The  relish  all  my  days. 

4  But,  ere  one  fleeting  hour  is  past, 

The  flattering  world  employs 
Some  sensual  bait,  to  seize  my  taste, 
And  to  pollute  my  joys. 

5  Wretch  that  I  am,  to  wander  thus, 

In  chase  of  false  delight ! 
Let  me  be  fastened  to  thy  cross, 
Rather  than  lose  thy  sight. 

6  Mate  haste,  my  days  !  to  reach  the  goal, 

And  bring  my  heart  to  rest 
On  the  dear  centre  of  my  soul,— 
My  God,  my  Saviour's  breast. 

585.  C.  M. 

1  I  would  be  thine  ;  oh,  take  my  heart, 

And  fill  it  with  thy  love  : 
Thy  sacred  image,  Lord,  impart, 
And  seal  it  from  above. 

2  I  would  be  thine  ;  but  while  I  strive 

To  give  myself  away, 
I  feel  rebellion  still  alive, 
And  wander  while  I  pray. 


318  CHRISTIAN. 

3  I  would  be  thine  ;  but,  Lord,  I  feel 

Evil  still  lurks  within  ; — 
Do  thou  thy  majesty  reveal, 
And  banish  all  my  sin. 

4  I  would  be  thine ;  I  would  embrace 

The  Saviour,  and  adore  : 
Inspire  with  faith,  infuse  thy  grace, 
And  now  my  soul  restore. 

588.  S.  M. 

1  Oh,  throw  away  thy  rod ! 

Oh,  throw  away  thy  wrath  ! 
My  gracious  Saviour  and  my  God, 
Oh,  take  the  gentle  path  ! 

2  Thou  seest  my  heart's  desire 

Still  unto  thee  is  bent ; 
Still  does  my  longing  soul  aspire 
To  an  entire  consent. 

3  Although  I  fail,  I  weep  ; 

Although  I  halt  in  pace, 
Yet  still  with  trembling  steps  I  creep 
Unto  the  throne  of  grace. 

4  Oh,  then  let  wrath  remove  ; 

For  love  will  do  the  deed  ; 
Love  will  the  conquest  gain  ;   with  love 
Ev'n  stony  hearts  will  bleed. 

587".  Psalm  130.  S.    M. 

1  Out  of  the  depths  of  woe, 

To  thee,  O  Lord !  I  cry  ; 
Darkness  surrounds  me,  yet  I  know 
That  thou  art  ever  nigh. 

2  I  cast  my  hopes  on  thee  ; 

Thou  canst,  thou  wilt  forgive  ; 
If  thou  shouldst  mark  iniquity, 
Who  in  thy  sight  could  live  ? 


CONFLICT    WITH    SIN.  319 

3  I  wait  for  thee  ;  I  wait, 

Confessing  all  my  sin  : 
Lord  !  I  am  knocking  at  thy  gate ; 
Open,  and  take  me  in. 

4  Glory  to  God  above  ! 

The  waters  soon  will  cease ; 
For  lo  !  the  sweet-returning  dove 
Brings  home  the  pledge  of  peace. 

5  Though  storms  his  face  obscure, 

And  dangers  threaten  loud, 
Jehovah's  covenant  is  sure, 
His  bow  is  in  the  cloud. 

588.  Psalm  25.  S.  M. 

1  I  lift  my  soul  to  God, 

My  trust  is  in  his  name ; 
Let  not  the  foes  that  seek  my  blood 
Still  triumph  in  my  shame. 

2  From  the  first  dawning  light 

Till  the  dark  evening  rise, 
For  thy  salvation,  Lord  !   I  wait 
With  ever-longing  eyes. 

3  Remember  all  thy  grace, 

And  lead  me  in  thy  truth; 
Forgive  the  sins  of  riper  days, 
And  follies  of  my  youth. 

4  The  Lord  is  just  and  kind, 

The  meek. shall  learn  his  ways; 
And  every  humble  sinner  find 
The  methods  of  his  grace, 

5  For  his  own  goodness'  sake 

He  saves  my  soul  from  shame  ; 
He  pardons,  though  my  guilt  be  great, 
Through  my  Redeemer's  name. 


320  CHRISTIAN. 

589.  Hosea6:4.  S.  M. 

1  Where,  0  my  son!,  oh,  where 

Thy  image  shall  I  view  ? 
In  the  light  cloud  that  melts  in  air, 
Or  in  the  early  dew  ! 

2  This  hour,  with  flowing  tears, 

My  follies  I  bewail : 
The  next,  my  heart  a  waste  appears, 
Where  all  the  fountains  fail. 

3  To-day,  her  glimmering  light 

Hope  kindles  in  my  breast ; 
To-morrow,  with  despair's  black  night, 
Sees  all  my  soul  oppressed. 

4  Oh  !  my  unsteadfast  mind, 

Tossed  between  good  and  ill ! 
While  brutes,  with  instinct  sure  though  blind, 
Their  Maker's  law  fulfill. 

5  Oh!  wavering,  wretched  state 

Of  hope  by  fear  subdued ! 
On  thee,  0  Lord,  for  help  I  wTait, — 
Secure  my  soul  in  good. 

590.  Isaiah  54  :  S.  S.   M. 

1  And  shall  I  sit  alone, 

Oppressed  with  grief  and  fear  ? 
To  God,  my  Father,  make  my  moan, 
And  he  refuse  to  hear  ? 

2  If  he  my  Father  be, 

His  pity  he  will  show  ; 
From  cruel  bondage  set  me  free, 
And  inward  peace  bestow. 

3  If  still  he  silence  keep, 

'T  is  but  my  faith  to  try  ; 
He  knows  and  feels  whene'er  I  weep, 
And  softens  every  sigh. 


CONFLICT    with    SIX.  321 

4  Then  -will  I  humbly  wait. 
Xor  once  indulge  despair: 
My  sins  are  great, — but  not  so  great, 
As  his  compassions  are. 

591.  Psalm  15.  S.  M. 

1  Mure  eyes  and  my  desire 

Are  ever  to  the  Lord  ; 
I  love  to  plead  his  promises, 
And  rest  upon  his  word. 

2  Lord,  turn  thee  to  my  soul ; 

Bring  thy  salvation  near: 
"When  will  thy  hand  release  my  feet 
From  sin's  destructive  snare? 

3  "When  shall  the  sovereign  grace 

Of  my  furgiving  God 
Eestore  me  from  those  dangerous  ways 
My  wandering  feet  have  trod  ! 

4  Oh,  keep  my  soul  from  death, 

Xor  put  my  hope  to  shame ! 
For  I  have  placed  my  only  trust 
In  my  Piedeemer's  name. 

5  With  humble  faith  I  wait 

To  see  thy  face  again  ; 
Of  Israel  it  shall  ne'er  be  said. 
He  sought  the  Lord  in  vain. 

592.  Hoseall:6.  Ys 

1  Depth  of  mercy  ! — can  there  be 
Mercy  still  reserved  for  me  ? 
Can  my  God  his  wrath  forbear  \ 
Me,  the  chief  of  sinners,  spare  1 

2  I  have  lono;  withstood  his  srace  ; 
Long  provoked  him  to  his  face; 
Would  not  hearken  to  his  calls  ; 
Grieved  him  bv  a  thousand  falls. 


322  CHRISTIAN. 

3  Kindled  his  relentings  are  5 
Me  he  now  delights  to  spare ; 
Cries,  How  shall  I  give  thee  up  ? — 
Lets  the  lifted  thunder  drop. 

4  There  for  me  the  Saviour  stands; 
Shows  his  wounds  and  spreads  his  hands, 
God  is  love  !  I  know,  I  feel : 

Jesus  weeps,  and  loves  me  still. 

593.  Matt.  5:3.  7s. 

1  When,  my  Saviour,  shall  I  be 
Perfectly  resigned  to  thee? 
Poor  and  vile  in  mine  own  eyes, 
Only  in  thy  wisdom  wise  ? 

2  Only  thee  content  to  know, 
Ignorant  of  all  below  ? 
Only  guided  by  thy  light, 
Only  mighty  in  thy  might  ? 

3  Fully  in  my  life  express 
All  the  heights  of  holiness  ? 
Sweetly  let  my  spirit  prove 
All  the  depths  of  humble  love. 

594.  Psalm  6  ;1,  2.  7*. 

1  Gently,  gently,  lay  the  rod 
On  my  sinful  head,  O  God ! 
Stay  thy  wrath,  in  mercy  stay, 
Lest  I  sink  beneath  its  sway. 

2  Heal  me,  for  my  flesh  is  weak : 
Heal  me,  for  thy  grace  I  seek ; 
This  my  only  plea  I  make, — 
Heal  me  for  thy  mercy's  sake. 

3  Lo  !  he  comes — he  heeds  my  plea  ; 
Lo  !  he  comes — the  shadows  rice  ; 
Glory  round  me  dawns  once  more; 
Rise,  my  spirit !  and  adore. 


conflict  vara  six.  323 

595,  Ts. 

1  Prixce  of  Peace,  control  my  will ; 
Bid  this  struggling  heart  be  still  ; 
Bid  my  fears  and  doublings  cease ; 
Hush  my  spirit  into  peace. 

2  Thou  hast  bought  me  with  thy  bloody 
Opened  wide  the  gate  to  God  : 
Peace  I  ask — but  peace  must  be, 
Lord,  in  being  one  with  thee. 

3  May  thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done ; 
May  thy  will  and  mine  be  one ; 
Chase  these  doubtings  from  my  heart ; 
Now  thy  perfect  peace  impart. 

4  Saviour !  at  thy  feet  I  fall ; 
Thou  my  life,  my  God,  my  all ! 
Let  thy  happy  servant  be 

One  forevermore  with  thee  ! 

598.  V»» 

1  God  of  mercy !  God  of  grace  ! 

Hear  our  sad,  repentant  song; 
Sorrow  dwells  on  every  face, 
Penitence  on  every  tongue. 

2  Deep  regret  for  follies  past, 

Talents  wasted,  time  misspent ; 
Hearts  debased  by  worldly  cares, 
Thankless  for  the  blessings  lent ; — 

2  Foolish  fears  and  fond  desires, 

Yain  regrets  for  things  as  vain ; 
Lips  too  seldom  taught  to  praise, 
Oft  to  murmur  and  complain  ; — 

4  These,  and  every  secret  fault, 

Filled  with  grief  and  shame  we  own; 
Humbled  at  thy  feet  we  lie, 

Seeking  pardon  from  thy  throne. 


324  CHRISTIAN, 

5  God  of  mercy  !  God  of  grace  ! 
Hear  our  sad,  repentant  songs  ; 
Oh,  restore  thy  suppliant  race, 

Thou  to  whom  all  praise  belongs  ! 

59'7»  John  21: 16-  Vs. 

1  'T  is  a  point  I  long  to  know, 

Oft  it  causes  anxious  thought ; 
Do  I  love  the  Lord,  or  no  % 
Am  I  his,  or  am  I  not  % 

2  Could  my  heart  so  hard  remain, 

Prayer  a  task  and  burden  prove, 
Every  trifle  give  me  pain, 
If  I  knew  a  Saviour's  love  ? 

3  Yet  T  mourn  my  stubborn  will, 

Find  my  sin  a  grief  and  thrall } 
Should  I  grieve  for  what  I  feel, 
If  I  did  not  love  at  all  I 

4  Could  I  joy  with  saints  to  meet, 

Choose  the  ways  I  once  abhorred, 
Find  at  times  the  promise  sweet, 
If  I  did  not  love  the  Lord  ? 

5  Lord,  decide  the  doubtful  case, 

Thou  who  art  thy  people's  Sun  ; 
Shine  upon  thy  work  of  grace, 
If  it  be  indeed  begun, 

598.  Psalm  70,  7 8. 

1  Hasten,  Lord  !  to  my  release, 
Haste  to  help  me,  O  my  God  I 
Foes,  like  armed  bands,  increase  ; 
Turn  them  back  the  way  they  trod. 

(2  Park  temptations  round  me  press, 
Evil  thoughts  my  soul  assail  ; 
Doubts  and  fears,  in  my  distress, 
Rise,  till  flesh  and  spirit  fail. 


CONFLICT    WITH    SIN.  325 

3  Those  that  seek  thee  shall  rejoice ; 

I  am  bound  with  misery  ; 
Yet  I  make  thy  law  my  choice ; 
Turn,  my  God  !  and  look  on  me. 

4  Thou  mine  only  Helper  art, 

My  Redeemer  from  the  grave  ; 
Strength  of  my  desiring  heart! 
Do  not  tarry,  haste  to  save. 

599.  Psalm  42.  7s,   6   L. 

1  Hearken,  Lord,  to  my  complaints, 
For  my  soul  within  me  faints  ; 
Thee,  far  off,  I  call  to  mind, 

In  the  land  I  left  behind, 

"Where  the  streams  of  Jordan  flow, 

Where  the  heights  of  Hermon  glow. 

2  Once  the  morning's  earliest  light 
Brought  thy  mercy  to  my  sigTit, 
And  my  wakeful  song  was  heard 
Later  than  the  evening  bird  ; 
Hast  thou  all  my  prayers  forgot  ? 
Dost  thou  scorn,  or  hear  them  not  ? 

3  Why,  my  soul,  art  thou  perplexed? 
Why  with  faithless  troubles  vexed  1 
Hope  in  God,  whose  saving  name 
Thou  shait  joyfully  proclaim, 
When  his  countenance  shall  shine 
Through  the  clouds  that  darken  thine. 

600.  Galatians  4  :  15.  7s,   6  L. 

1   Once  I  thought  my  mountain  strong, 
Firmly  fixed  no  more  to  move  ; 
Then  my  Saviour  was  my  song, 

Then  my  soul  was  filled  with  love  ' 
Those  were  happy,  golden  days, 
Sweetly  spent  in  prayer  and  praise. 
28 


326  CHRISTIAN. 

2  Little  then  myself  I  knew, 

Little  thought  of  Satan's  power  ; 
Now  I  feel  my  sins  anew  ; 

Now  I  feel  the  stormy  hour ! 
Sin  has  put  my  joys  to  flight ; 
Sin  has  turned  my  day  to  night. 

3  Saviour,  shine  and  cheer  my  soul, 

Bid  my  dying  hopes  revive ; 
Make  my  wounded  spirit  whole, 

Far  away  the  tempter  drive ; 
Speak  the  word  and  set  me  free, 
Let  me  live  alone  to  thee. 

601.  Psalm  31.  Vs,  6  L, 

1  Lord  !  I  look  for  all  to  thee ; 
Thou  hast  been  a  rock  to  me : 
Still  thy  wonted  aid  afford  : 

Still  be  near,  my  shield,  my  sword ! 

I  my  soul  commit  to  thee, 

Lord  !  thy  blood  has  ransomed  me. 

2  Faint  and  sinking  on  my  road, 
Still  I  cling  to  thee,  my  God! 
Bending  'neath  a  weight  of  woes, 
Harassed  by  a  thousand  foes, 
Hope  still  chides  my  rising  fears  ; 
Joys  still  mingle  with  my  tears. 

3  On  thy  word  I  take  my  stand  : 
All  my  times  are  in  thy  hand : 
Make  thy  face  upon  me  shine; 
Take  me  'neath  thy  wings  divine; 
Lord  !  thy  grace  is  all  my  trust ; 
Save,  oh  !  save  thy  trembling  dust. 

4  Oh!  what  mercies  still  attend 

Those  who  make  the  Lord  their  friend! 
Sweetly,  safely  shall  they  'bide 
'Neath  his  eye,  and  at  his  side  : 
Lord !  may  this  my  station  be : 
Seek  it,  all  ye  saints !  with  me. 


CONFLICT    WITH    SIN.  327 

602.  Psalm  123.  7  s,   6   L. 

1  Lord,  before  thy  throne  we  bend ; 
Now  to  thee  our  prayers  ascend  : 
Servants  to  our  Master  true, 

Lo !  we  yield  thee  homage  due  : 
Children,  to  thy  throne  we  fly, 
Abba,  Father,  hear  our  cry  ! 

2  Low  before  thee,  Lord  !  we  bow, 
We  are  weak — but  mighty  thou  : 
Sore  distressed,  yet  suppliant  still, 
Here  we  wait  thy  holy  will ; 
Bound  to  earth,  and  rooted  here, 
Till  our  Saviour  God  appear. 

3  Leave  us  not  beneath  the  power 
Of  temptation's  darkest  hour  : 
Swift  to  seal  their  captives'  doom, 
See  our  foes  exulting  come  ! 
Jesus,  Saviour  !  yet  be  nigh, 
Lord  of  life  and  victory. 


603.  7s.  6  u 


1  0  TH0TT  God  who  hearest  prayer 
Every  hour  and  everywhere  ! 
For  his  sake,  whose  blood  I  plead, 
Hear  me  in  my  hour  of  need : 
Only  hide  not  now  thy  face, 

God  of  all-sufficient  grace  ! 

2  Hear  and  save  me,  gracious  Lord ! 
For  my  trust  is  in  thy  word  ; 
Wash  me  from  the  stain  of  sin, 
That  thy  peace  may  rule  within : 
May  I  know  myself  thy  child, 
Ransomed,  pardoned,  reconciled. 


328  CHRISTIAN. 

3  Leave  me  not,  my  Strength,  my  Trust! 
Oh,  remember  I'm  but  dust! 
Leave  me  not  again  to  stray  ; 
Leave  me  not  the  tempter's  prey  ; 
Fix  my  heart  ou  things  above ; 
Make  me  happy  in  thy  love. 

604.  7s,  6  l. 

1  Weary,  Lord,  of  struggling  here 
With  this  constant  doubt  and  fear, 
Burdened  by  the  pains  1  hear, 
And  the  trials  I  must  share — 
Help  me,  Lord,  again  to  flee 

To  the  rest  that's  found  in  thee. 

2  Weakened  by  the  wayward  will 
Which  controls,  yet  cheats  me  still ; 
Seeking  something  undefined 
With  an  earnest,  darkened  mind — 
Help  me.  Lord,  again  to  flee 

To  the  light  that  breaks  from  thee. 

3  Fettered  by  this  earthly  scope 
In  the  reach  and  aim  of  hope, 
Fixing  thought  in  narrow  bound 
Where  no  living  truth  is  found — 
Help  me,  Lord,  again  to  flee 

To  the  hope  that 's  fixed  in  thee. 

4  Fettered,  burdened,  wearied,  weak, 
Lord,  once  more  thy  grace  I  seek  ; 
Turn,  oh  turn  me  not  away, 

Help  me,  Lord,  to  watch  and  pray — 
That  I  never  more  may  flee 
From  the  rest  that's  found  in  thee. 

605.  7s,  D. 

1  Jesus  !  lover  of  my  soul, 
Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly 
While  the  billows  near  me  roll, 
While  the  tempest  still  is  high. 


CONFLICT    WITH    SIN.  329 

Hide  me,  0  my  Saviour !  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide ; 

Oh,  receive  my  soul  at  last ! 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none ; 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee  ; 
Leave,  ah  !  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me. 
All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stayed  ; 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring ; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

3  Thou,  0  Christ !  art  all  I  want ; 

More  than  all  in  thee  I  find  ; 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint. 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind. 
Just  and  holy  is  thy  name, 

I  am  all  unrighteousness; 
Tile  and  full  of  sin  I  am, 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

4  Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is  found, — 

Grace  to  pardon  all  my  sin  ; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound, 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within  ; 
Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  thee ; 
Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Rise  to  all  eternity. 

606.  7s.  D. 

1   Lord,  thou  art  my  rock  of  strength. 
And  my  home  is  in  thine  arms ; 
Thou  wilt  send  me  help  at  length, 
And  I  feel  no  wild  alarms  : 

Sin  nor  death  can  pierce  the  shield 
Thy  defence  has  o'er  me  thrown, 

Up  to  thee  myself  I  yield, 

And  mv  sorrows  are  thine  own. 


330  CHRISTIAN. 

2  When  my  trials  tarry  long 

Unto  thee  I  look  and  wait ; 
Knowing  none,  though  keen  and  strong, 

Can  my  trust  in  thee  abate ; 
And  this  faith  I  long  have  nursed, 

Comes  alone,  O  God,  from  thee ; 
Thou  my  heart  didst  open  first, 

Thou  didst  set  this  hope  in  me. 

3  Let  thy  mercy's  wings  be  spread 

O'er  me,  keep  me  close  to  thee ; 
In  the  peace  thy  love  doth  shed, 

Let  me  dwell  eternally  ! 
Be  my  all :  in  all  I  do, 

Let  me  only  seek  thy  will ; 
Let  my  heart  to  thee  be  true 

And  thus  peaceful,  calm,  and  still. 

607.  7s,  D. 

1  Jesus,  merciful  and  mild, 
Lead  me  as  a  helpless  child : 
On  no  other  arm  but  thine 
Would  my  weary  soul  recline  ; 
Thou  art  ready  to  forgive, 
Thou  canst  bid  the  sinner  live — 
Guide  the  wanderer,  day  by  day, 
In  the  strait  and  narrow  way. 

2  Thou  canst  fit  me  by  thy  grace 
For  the  heavenly  dwelling-place  ; 
All  thy  promises  are  sure, 

Ever  shall  thy  love  endure ; 
Then  what  more  could  I  desire, 
How  to  greater  bliss  aspire  ? 
All  I  need,  in  thee  I  see, 
Thou  art  all  in  all  to  me. 


CONFLICT    WITH    SIN.  331 

Jesus,  Saviour  all  divine, 
Hast  thou  made  me  truly  thine  ? 
Hast  thou  bought  me  by  thy  blood? 
Reconciled  my  heart  to  God? 
Hearken  to  my  tender  prayer, 
Let  me  thine  own  image  bear ; 
Let  me  love  thee  more  and  more, 
Till  I  reach  heaven's  blissful  shore. 


608.  7s,  D. 

1  Does  the  Gospel  word  proclaim 

Rest  for  those  that  weary  be  ? 
Then,  my  soul,  advance  thy  claim — 

Sure  that  promise  speaks  to  thee ! 
Marks  of  grace  I  cannot  show, 

All  polluted  is  my  best ; 
But  I  weary  am,  I  know, 

And  the  weary  long  for  rest. 

2  Burdened  with  a  load  of  sin, 

Harassed  with  tormenting  doubt, 
Hourly  conflicts  from  within, 

Hourly  crosses  from  without ; — 
All  my  little  strength  is  gone, 

Sink  I  must  without  supply  ; 
Sure  upon  the  earth  is  none 

Can  more  w7eary  be  than  I. 

3  In  the  ark  the  weary  dove 

Found  a  welcome  resting-place ; 
Thus  my  spirit  longs  to  prove 

Rest  in  Christ,  the  Ark  of  grace. 
Tempest-tossed  I  long  have  been, 

And  the  flood  increases  fast ; 
Open,  Lord,  and  take  me  in, 

Till  the  storm  be  overpast ! 


332  CHRISTIAN. 


609.  7s,  D. 

1  Saviour,  when  in  dust,  to  thee 
Low  we  bow  th'  adoring  knee  ; 
"When,  repentant,  to  the  skies 
Scarce  we  lift  our  streaming-  eyes: 
Oh!  by  all  thy  pain  and  woe, 
Suffered  once  for  man  below, 
Bending  from  thy  throne  on  high, 
Hear  thy  people  while  they  cry. 


2  By  thy  birth  and  early  years, 
By  thy  human  griefs  and  fears, 
By  thy  fasting  and  distress 

In  the  lonely  wilderness  : 
By  thy  victory  in  the  hour 
Of  the  subtle  tempter's  power  ; 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye  ; 
Hear  thy  people  while  they  cry. 

3  By  thine  hour  of  dark  despair, 
By  thine  agony  of  prayer, 
By  the  purple  robe  of  scorn, 

By  thy  wounds — thy  crown  of  thorn  ; 
By  thy  cross — thy  pangs  and  cries ; 
By  thy  perfect  sacrifice  ;    . 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye  ; 
Hear  thy  people  while  they  cry. 

4  By  thy  deep  expiring  groan, 
By  the  sealed  sepulchral  stone, 
By  thy  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
By  thy  power  from  death  to  save; 
Mighty  God,  ascended  Lord, 

To  thy  throne  in  heaven  restored, 
Saviour,  Prince,  exalted  high, 
Hear  thy  people  while  they  cry. 


CONFLICT    WITH    SIN.'  333 

610.  7s,  D. 

1  Oh,  this  soul,  how  dark  and  blind  ! 
Oh,  this  foolish,  earthly  mind  ! 
Oh,  this  froward,  selfish  will, 
Which  refuses  to  be  still! 

Oh,  these  ever-roaming  eyes, 
Upward  that  refuse  to  rise ! 
Oh,  these  wayward  feet  of  mine, 
Found  in  every  path  but  thine! 

2  Oh,  this  stubborn,  prayerless  knee, 
Hands  so  seldom  clasped  to  thee, 
Longings  of  the  soul,  that  go 
Like  the  wild  wind,  to  and  fro  ! 
To  and  fro,  without  an  aim, 
Turning  idly  whence  they  came, 
Bringing  in  no  joy,  no  bliss, 
Ouly  adding  weariness  ! 

3  Giver  of  the  heavenly  peace  ! 
Bid,  oh,  bid  these  tumults  cease  ; 
Minister  thy  holy  balm  ; 

Fill  me  with  thy  Spirit's  calm  : 
Thou,  the  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way, 
Leave  me  not  in  sin  to  stay; 
Bearer  of  the  sinner's  guilt, 
Lead  me,  lead  me,  as  thou  wilt ! 

611.  7s,  D. 

1  Brethren,  while  wo  sojourn  here, 
Fight  we  must,  but  should  not  fear ; 
Foes  we  have,  but  we've  a  Friend, 
One  that  loves  us  to  the  end  : 
Forward,  then,  with  courage  go; 
Long  we  shall  not  dwell  below; 
Soon  the  joyful  news  will  come, 
"  Child,  your  Father  calls — come  home  S" 


334  CHRISTIAN. 

2  In  the  way  a  thousand  snares 
Lie,  to  take  us  unawares ; 
Satan,  with  malicious  art, 
"Watches  each  unguarded  part : 
But,  from  Satan's  malice  free, 
Saints  shall  soon  victorious  be  ; 
Soon  the  joyful  news  will  come, 

"  Child,  your  Father  calls — come  home  !" 

3  But  of  all  the  foes  we  meet, 
None  so  oft  mislead  our  feet, 
None  betray  us  into  sin 

Like  the  foes  that  dwell  within  ; 
Yet  let  nothing  spoil  our  peace, 
Christ  shall  also  conquer  these  ; 
Soon  the  joyful  news  will  come, 
"  Child,  your  Father  calls — come  home  !" 


61*2.  Vs,  D. 

1   When  along  life's  thorny  road, 
Faints  the  soul  beneath  the  load, 
By  its  cares  and  sins  oppressed, 
Finds  on  earth  no  peace  or  rest ; 
When  the  wily  tempter's  near, 
Filling  us  with  doubt  and  fear  : 
Jesus,  to  thy  feet  we  flee, 
Jesus,  we  will  look  to  thee. 


Thou,  our  Saviour,  from  the  throne 
List'nest  to  thy  people's  moan  ; 
Thou,  the  living  Head,  dost  share 
Every  pang  thy  members  bear : 
Full' of  tenderness  thou  art, 
Thou  wilt  heal  the  broken  heart; 
Full  of  power,  thine  arm  shall  quell 
All  the  raffG  and  mHit  of  hell. 


CONFLICT    WITH    SIX.  335 

Mighty  to  redeem  and  save, 
Thou  hast  overcome  the  grave ; 
Thou  the  bars  of  death  hast  riven, 
Opened  wide  the  gates  of  heaven  ; 
Soon  in  glory  thou  shalt  come, 
Taking  thy  poor  pilgrims  home  ; 
Jesus,  then  we  all  shall  be, 
Ever — ever — Lord,  with  thee. 


613.  8s*7s,D. 

1  Jesus,  full  of  all  compassion, 

Hear  thine  humble  suppliant's  cry : 
Let  me  know  thy  great  salvation  ; 

See !  I  languish,  faint,  and  die. 
Guilty,  but  with  heart  relenting, 

Overwhelmed  with  helpless  grief, 
Prostrate  at  thy  feet  repenting — 

Send,  oh,  send  me  quick  relief! 


Whither  should  a  wretch  be  flying, 

But  to  him  who  comforts  gives  \ 
Whither,  from  the  dread  of  dying, 

But  to  him  who  ever  lives  ? 
While  I  view  thee,  wounded,  grieving, 

Breathless,  on  the  cursed  tree, 
Fain  I  'd  feel  my  heart  believing 

Thou  didst  suffer  thus  for  me. 


In  the  world  of  endless  ruin, 

Let  it  never,  Lord,  be  said, 
"  Here  's  a  soul  that  perished,  sueing' 

For  the  Saviour's  boasted  aid!" 
Saved  ! — the  deed  shall  spread  new  glory 

Through  the  shinino-  realms  above ; 
Angels  sing  the  pleasing  story, 

All  enraptured  with  thy  love. 


33G  CHRISTIAN. 

614.  8s  &  7s,  D. 

1  Lone,  amidst  the  dead  and  dying, 

Lord,  my  spirit  faints  for  thee  ; 
Lono-ing,  thirsting,  drooping,  sighing, — 

When  shall  I  thy  presence  see? 
Oh,  how  altered  my  condition ! 

Late  I  led  a  joyous  throng  ; 
Looked  my  heart  for  full  fruition, 

Flowed  my  lips  with  grateful  song. 

2  Now  the  storm  goes  wildly  o'er  me, 

Waves  on  waves  my  soul  confound  • 
Nought  but  boding  fears  before  me, 

Nought  but  threatening  foes  around. 
Save  me,  save  me,  0  my  Father ! 

To  thy  faithful  word  I  cling ; 
Thence,  my  soul !  thy  comfort  gather  ; 

Hope !  and  thou  again  shalt  sing. 

615.  8s  &  1%    l\ 

1  Lord,  I  hear  of  sliowers  of  blessing 

Thou  art  scattering  full  and  free  ; 
Showers  the  thirsty  soul  refreshing  ; 

Let  some  droppings  fall  on  me  ! 
Pass  me  not,  O  gracious  Father  ! 

Lost  and  sinful  though  I  be  ; 
Thou  might'st  curse  me,  but  the  rather 

Let  thy  mercy  light  on  me. 


Have  I  long  in  sin  been  sleeping? 

Long  been  slighting,  grieving  thee? 
Has  thcs  world  my  heart  been  keeping  ? 

Oh  !  forgive  and  rescue  me  ! 
Pass  me  not,  0  mighty  Spirit ! 

Thou  canst  make  the  blind  to  see; 
Testify  of  Jesus'  merit* 

Speak  the  word  of  peace  to  me. 


CONFLICT   WITH    SIN.  337 

616.  8s  &  7s,  D. 

1  Full  of  trembling  expectation, 

Feeling  much,  and  fearing  more, 
Mighty  God  of  my  salvation  ! 

I  thy  timely  aid  implore  ; 
Suffering  Son  of  Man  !  be  near  me, 

All  my  sufferings  to  sustain, 
By  thy  sorer  griefs  to  cheer  me, 

By  thy  more  than  mortal  pain. 

2  Call  to  mind  that  unknown  anguish, 

In  thy  days  of  flesh  below  ; 
When  thy  troubled  soul  did  languish 

Under  a  whole  world  of  woe ; 
When  thou  didst  our  curse  inherit, 

Groan  beneath  our  guilty  load, 
Burdened  with  a  wounded  spirit, 

Bruised  by  the  wrath  of  God. 

3  By  thy  most  severe  temptation, 

In  that  dark,  satanic  hour ; 
By  thy  last  mysterious  passion, 

Screen  me  from  the  adverse  power! 
By  thy  fainting  in  the  garden. 

By  thy  bloody  sweat,  I  pray, 
Write  upon  my  heart  the  pardon, 

Take  my  sins  and  fears  away. 

617.  8s  &  7s,  D. 

1   Take  me,  O  my  Father,  take  me  ! 

Take  me,  save  me,  through  thy  So:- 
That  which  thou  wouldst  have  me,  make  me, 

Let  thy  will  in  me  be  done. 
Long  from  thee  my  footsteps  straying, 

Thorny  proved  the  way  I  trod  ; 
Weary  come  I  now,  and  praying — 

Take  me  to  thv  love,  my  God  ! 


338  CHRISTIAN. 

2  Fruitless  years  with  grief  recalling, 

Humbly  I  confess  my  sin ; 
At  thy  feet,  0  Father,  falling, 

To  thy  household  take  me  in. 
Freely  now  to  thee  I  proffer 

This  relenting  heart  of  mine  ; 
Freely  life  and  soul  I  offer — 

Gift  unworthy  love  like  thine. 

3  Once  the  world's  Redeemer  dying, 

Bare  our  sins  upon  the  tree; 
On  that  sacrifice  relying, 

Now  I  look  in  hope  to  thee ; 
Father,  take  me  !  all  forgiving 

Fold  me  to  thy  loving  breast; 
In  thy  love  forever  living, 

I  must  be  forever  blest  1 


618.  Matt.  26:  75.  -.   ^    6S   &   8S. 

1  Jesus,  let  thy  pitying  eye 

Call  back  a  wandering  sheep  ; 
False  to  thee,  like  Peter,  I 

Would  fain  like  Peter  weep  !  ' 
Let  me  be  by  grace  restored, 

On  me  be  all  long-suffering  shown, 
Turn,  and  look  upon  me,  Lord  ! 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

2  Saviour,  Prince,  enthroned  above, 

Repentance  to  impart, 
Give  me,  through  thy  dying  love, 

The  humble,  contrite  heart: 
(live  what  I  have  long  implored, 

A  portion  of  thy  grief  unknown  ; 
Turn,  and  look  upon  me,  Lord  ! 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 


CONFLICT    WITH    SIX.  339 

3   See  me,  Saviour,  from  above, 

Nor  suffer  me  io  die  ; 
Life,  and  happiness,  ami  love 

Beam  from  thy  gracious  eye  : 
If  thy  mercies  now  are  stirred, 

If  now  I  do  myself  bemoan, 
Tarn,  and  look  upon  me,  Lord  ! 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

619.  1  Cor.  2:2.  7s,   6s   &   8S. 

1  Vain,  delusive  world,  adieu, 

With  all  of  creature  good! 
Only  Jesus  I  pursue, 

Who  bought  me  with  his  blood : 
All  thy  pleasures  I  forego  ; 

I  trample  on  thy  wealth  and  pride ; 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 

And  Jesus  crucified. 


Other  knowledge  I  disdain  ; 

'T  is  all  but  vanity': 
Christ,  the  Lamb  of  God,  was  slain, 

He  tasted  death  for  me. 
Me  to  save  from  endless  woe 

The  sin-atoning  Victim  died  : 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 

And  Jesus  crucified. 


3  Him  to  know  is  life  and  peace, 

And  pleasure  without  end  ; 
This  is  all  my  happiness, 

On  Jesus  to  depend  ; 
Daily  in  his  grace  to  grow, 

And  ever  in  his  faith  abide ; 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 

And  Jesus  crucified. 


340  CHRISTIAN. 

620.  7s,  6s  &  8s 

1  Thou,  O  Lord,  in  tender  love, 

Dost  all  my  burdens  bear  ; 
Lift  my  heart  to  things  above, 

And  fix  it  ever  there  ! 
Calm  in  tumult's  whirl  I  sit, 

'Midst  busy  multitudes  alone  ; 
Sweetly  waiting  at  thy  feet, 

Till  all  thy  will  be  done. 

2  Careful  without  care  I  am, 

Nor  feel  my  happy  toil  ! 
Kept  in  peace  by  Jesus'  name, 

Supported  by  his  smile. 
Joyful  thus  my  faith  to  show, 

I  find  his  service  my  reward ; 
Every  work  I  do  below, 

I  do  it  to  the  Lord. 

3  To  the  desert  or  the  cell, 

Let  others  blindly  fly, 
In  this  evil  world  I  dwell, 

Unhurt,  unspotted,  I. 
Here  I  find  a  house  of  prayer, 

To  which  I  inwardly  retire; 
Walking  unconcerned  in  care, 

And  unconsumed  in  fire. 


621.  1  Tim.  1:16.  7s,  6s  &  8s. 

1  Let  the  world  their  virtue  boast, — 

Their  works  of  righteousness  ; 
T,  a  wretch  undone  and  lost, 

Am  freely  saved  by  grace ; 
Other  title  I  disclaim  ; 

This,  only  this,  is  all  my  plea: 
I  the  chief  of  sinners  am, 

But  Jesus  died  for  me. 


CONFLICT    WITH    SIN.  341 

2  Happy  they  whose  joys  abound 

Like  Jordan's  swelling  stream; 
Who  their  heaven  in  Christ  have  found, 

And  give  the  praise  to  him  ! 
Meanest  follower  of  the  Lamb, 

His  steps  I  at  a  distance  see  : — 
I  the  chief  of  sinners  am, 

But  Jesus  died  for  me. 

3  Jesus,  thou  for  me  hast  died, 

And  thou  in  me  wilt  live; 
I  shall  feel  thy  death  applied; 

I  shall  thy  life  receive  : 
Yet,  when  melted  in  the  flame 

Of  love,  this  shall  be  all  my  plea, — 
I  the  chief  of  sinners  am, 

But  Jesus  died  for  me. 

622.  L.  M. 

1  Jesus  demands  this  heart  of  mine, 

Demands  my  love,  my  joy,  my  care ; 
But  ah  !  how  dead  to  things  divine, 
How  cold  my  best  affections  are ! 

2  'T  is  sin,  alas !   with  dreadful  power, 

Divides  my  Saviour  from  my  sight ; 
Oh,  for  one  happy,  cloudless  hour 
Of  sacred  freedom,  sweet  delight ! 

3  Come,  gracious  Lord  1  thy  love  can  raise 

My  captive  powers  from  sin  and  death, 
And  fill  my  heart  and  life  with  praise, 
And  tune  my  last  expiring  breath. 

623.  Psalm  51.  L.   M. 

1   0  thou  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry, 
Though  all  my  crimes  before  thee  lie, 
Behold  me  not  with  angry  look, 
But  blot  their  memory  from  thy  book. 
29* 


342  CHRISTIAN. 

2  Create  my  nature  pure  within, 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin ; 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart, 
Nor  bide  thy  presenee  from  my  heart. 

3  I  cannot  live  without  thy  light, 

Cast  out  and  banished  from  thy  sight ; 
Thy  holy  joys,  my  God,  restore, 
And  guard  me,  that  I  fall  no  more. 

4  Though  I  have  grieved  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 
His  help  and  comfort  still  afford  ; 

And  let  a  sinner  seek  thy  throne, 
To  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

624.  L.  M. 

1  Return,  my  roving  heart,  return, 

And  life's  vain  shadows  chase  no  more ; 
Seek  out  some  solitude  to  mourn, 
And  thy  forsaken  God  implore. 

2  0  thou  great  God  !  .wThose  piercing  eye 

Distinctly  marks  each  deep  retreat, 
In  these  sequestered  hours  draw  nigh, 
And  let  me  here  thy  presence  meet. 

3  Through  all  the  windings  of  my  heart, 

My  search  let  heavenly  wisdom  guide ; 
And  still  its  beams  unerring  dart, 
Till  all  be  known  and  purified. 

4  Then  let  the  visits  of  thy  love, 

1  My  inmost  soul  he  made  to  share, 

Till  every  grace  combine  to  prove 

That  God  has  fixed  his  dwelling  there. 

625.  lis  &  5s. 

1  From  the  recesses  of  a  lowly  spirit, 

Our  humble  prayer  ascends;  O  Father!  hear  it, 
Upsoaring  on  the  wings  of  awe  and  meekness  ; 


Forgive  its  weakness ! 


CONFLICT    WITH    SIX.  343 

2  We  see  thy  hand  ;  it  leads  ns,  it  supports  us  : 
We  hear  thy  voice  ;  it  counsels  and  it  courts  us : 
And  then  we  turn  away ;  and  still  thy  kindness 

Forgives  our  blindness. 

3  Oh,  how  long-suffering,  Lord !  but  thou  delightest 
To  win  with  love  the  wandering;  thou  invitest, 
By  smiles  of  mercy,  not  by  frowns  or  terrors, 

Man  from  his  errors. 

4  Father  and  Saviour  !   plant  within  each  bosom 
The  seeds  of  holiness,  and  bid  them  blossom 
In  fragrance  and  in  beauty  bright  and  vernal, 

And  spring  eternal. 

5  Then  place  them  in  thine  everlasting  gardens, 
Where  angels  walk,  and  seraphs  arc  the  wardens ; 
Where  every  flower  escaped  through  death's  dark 

portal, 

Becomes  immortal. 

626.  L.  Bt 

1  Whex,  gracious  Lord,  when  shall  it  be 
That  I  shall  find  my  all  in  thee — 
The  fullness  of  thy  promise  prove, 
The  seal  of  thine  eternal  love  ? 

2  Ah  !  wherefore  did  I  ever  doubt  I 
Thou  wilt  in  no  wise  cast  me  out — 
A  helpless  soul  that  comes  to  thee 
Writh  only  sin  and  misery. 

3  Lord,  I  am  blind — be  thou  my  sight ; 
Lord,  I  am  weak — be  thou  my  might; 
A  helper  of  the  helpless  be  ; 

And  let  me  find  my  all  in  thee. 

627.  Psalm  103  :4L  P.  M. 

1  Wilt  thou  not  visit  me  ? 

The  plant  beside  me  feels  thy  gentle  dew ; 
Each  blade  of  grass  I  see, 
From  thy  deep  earth  its  quickening  moisture  drew. 


344  CHRISTIAN. 

2  Wilt  thou  not  visit  me\ 

Thy  morning  calls  on  me  with  cheering  tone ; 
And  every  hill  and  tree 

Lift  but  one  voice,  the  voice  of  thee  alone. 

3  Come!  for  I  need  thy  love, 

More  than  the  flower  the  dew,  or  grass  the  rain  ; 
Come,  like  thy  Holy  Dove, 

And  let  me  in  thy  sight  rejoice  to  live  again. 

4  Yes  !  thou  wilt  visit  me  ; 

Nor  plant,  nor  trees,  thine  eye  delights  so  well 
As  when  from  sin  set  free, 

Man's  spirit  comes  with  thine  in  peace  to  dwell. 


628.  C.  M. 

1  Long:  have  I  sat  beneath  the  sound 

Of  thy  salvation,  Lord  ! 
But  still  how  weak  my  faith  is  found, 
And  knowledge  of  thy  word  ! 

2  Oft  I  frequent  thy  holy  place, 

And  hear  almost  in  vain  ; 
How  small  a  portion  of  thy  grace 
My  memory  can  retain  ! 

3  How  cold  and  feeble  is  my  love ! 

How  negligent  my  fear ! 
How  low  my  hope  of  joys  above  ! 
How  few  affections  there  ! 

4  Great  God  !  thy  sovereign  power  impart. 

To  give  thy  word  success : 
Write  thy  salvation  in  my  heart, 
And  make  me  learn  thy  grace. 

5  Showr  my  forgetful  feet  the  way 

That  leads  to  joys  on  high  : 
There  knowledge  grows  without  decay, 
And  love  shall  never  die. 


CONFLICT    WITH    SIX.  345 

629.  Psalm  13-  L.  M. 

1  How  long,  0  Lord,  sliall  I  complain, 
Like  one  that  seeks  his  God  in  vain  \ 
How  long  my  soul  thine  absence  mourn, 
And  still  despair  of  thy  return  ? 

2  How  long  shall  my  poor  troubled  breast 
Be  with  these  anxious  thoughts  oppressed  \ 
If  thou  withhold  thy  heavenly  light, 

I  sleep  in  everlasting  night. 

3  Hear,  Lord,  and  grant  me  quick  relief, 
Thy  mercy  now  shall  end  my  grief; 
For  I  have  trusted  in  thy  grace, 

And  shall  again  behold  thy  face. 

630.  Psalm  SI:  15.  7s. 

1  Sovereign  Ruler  of  the  skies, 
Ever  gracious,  ever  wise, 

All  my  times  are  in  thy  hand, 
All  events  at  thy  command. 

2  Times  of  sickness,  times  of  health ; 
Times  of  penury  and  wealth  ; 
Times  of  trial  and  of  grief; 
Times  of  triumph  and  relief; — 

3  Times  the  tempter's  power  to  prove  ; 
Times  to  taste  a  Saviour's  love  ; 

All  mast  come,  and  last,  and  end, 
As  shall  please  my  heavenly  Friend. 

4  0  thou  Gracious,  "Wise,  and  Just, 
In  thy  hands  my  life  I  trust ; 
Have  I  somewhat  dearer  still  ? — 
I  resign  it  to  thy  will. 

831.  L.  :,L 

1  My  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 
A  stranger  to  myself  and  thee ; 
Amid  a  thousand  thoughts  I  rove, 
Foro-etful  of  my  highest  love. 


346  CHRISTIAN. 

2  Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  earth, 
And  thus  debase  my  heavenly  birth? 
Why  should  I  cleave  to  things  below, 
And  let  my  God,  my  Saviour  go? 

3  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense ; 

One  sovereign  word  shall  draw  me  thence  ; 
I  would  obey  the  voice  divine, 
And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 

4  Be  earth,  with  all  her  scenes  withdrawn  ; 
Let  noise  and  vanity  be  gone  : 

In  secret  silence  of  the  mind 

My  heaven,  and  there  my  God,  I  find. 

632.  Psalm  m  L.  M 

1  From  deep  distress  and  troubled  thoughts, 

To  thee,  my  God,  I  raise  my  cries ; 
If  thou  severely  mark  our  faults, 

No  flesh  can  stand  before  thine  eyes. 

2  But  thou  hast  built  thy  throne  of  grace, 

Free  to  dispense  thy  pardons  there  ; 
That  sinners  may  approach  thy  face, 
And  hope  and  love,  as  well  as  fear. 

3  As  the  benighted  pilgrims  wait, 

And  long  and  wish  for  breaking  day, 
So  waits  my  soul  before  thy  gate  : 
When  will  my  God  his  face  display  ? 

4  My  trust  is  fixed  upon  thy  word, 

Nor  shall  I  trust  thy  word  in  vain  ; 

Let  mourning  souls  address  the  Lord, 

And  find  relief  from  all  their  pain. 

5  Great  is  his  love,  and  large  his  grace, 

Through  the  redemption  of  his  Son; 
lie  turns  our  feet  from  sinful  ways, 

And  pardons  what  our  hands  have  done. 


CONFLICT    WITH    SHT.  347 

633.  Psalm  51.  L.   M. 

1  Oh,  turn,  great  Ruler  of  the  skies  ? 
Turn  from  my  sin  thy  searching  eyes  ; 
Nor  let  th'  offences  of  my  hand 
Within  thy  book  recorded  stand. 

2  Give  me  a  will  to  thine  subdued, — 
A  conscience  pure,  a  soul  renewed  ; 
Nor  let  me,  wrapt  in  endless  gloom, 
An  outcast  from  thy  presence  roam. 

3  Oh,  let  thy  Spirit  to  my  heart 

Once  more  his  quickening  aid  impart; 

My  mind  from  every  fear  release, 

And  soothe  my  troubled  thoughts  to  peace. 

634.  Ts. 

1  Lord  of  mercy,  jast  and  kind! 

Wilt  thou  ne'er  my  guilt  forgive  % 
Never  shall  my  troubled  mind, 
In  thy  kind  remembrance,  live  \ 

2  Lord  !   how  long  shall  Satan's  art 

Tempt  my  harassed  soul  to  sin, 

Triumph  o'er  my  humble  heart, — 

Fears  without  and  guilt  within? 

3  Lord,  my  God  !  thine  ear  incline, 

Bending  to  the  prayer  of  faith ; 
Cheer  my  eyes  with  light  divine 
Lest  I  sleep  the  sleep  of  death. 

635.  Psalm  UG.  L.  M. 

1  God  of  my  life  !  through  all  my  days 

My  grateful  powers  shall  sound  thy  praise ; 
The  song  shall  wake  with  opening  light, 
And  warble  to  the  silent  night. 

2  When  anxious  care  would  break  my  rest, 
And  grief  would  tear  my  throbbing  breast, 
Thy  tuneful  praises  raised  on  high, 

Shall  check  the  murmur  and  the  sio;h. 


348  CHRISTIAN. 

3  When  death  o'er  nature  shall  prevail, 
And  all  my  powers  of  language  fail, 

Joy  through  my  swimming  eyes  shall  break, 
And  mean  the  thanks  I  eannot  speak. 

4  But,  oh !  when  that  last  conflict  's  o'er, 
And  I  am  chained  to  flesh  no  more, 
"With  what  glad  accents  shall  I  rise 

To  join  the  music  of  the  skies  ! 

5  Soon  shall  I  learn  the  exalted  strains 
Which  echo  o'er  the  heavenly  plains, 
And  emulate,  with  joy  unknown, 

The  glowing  seraphs  round  thy  throne. 

636.  S.  M.,  D. 

1  I  want  a  heart  to  pray — 

To  pray,  and  never  cease  ; 
Never  to  murmur  at  thy  stay,. 

Or  wish  my  sufferings  less. 
This  blessing,  above  all — 

Always  to  pray — I  want ; 
Out  of  the  deep  on  thee  to  call, 

And  never,  never  faint. 

2  I  want  a  true  regard, 

A  single,  steady  aim — 
Unmoved  by  threatening  or  reward, 

To  thee  and  thy  great  name ; 
A  jealous,  just  concern, 

For  thine  immortal  praise  ; 
A  pure  desire  that  all  may  learn 

And  glorify  thy  grace. 

3  I  rest  upon  thy  word — 

The  promise  is  for  me  ; 
My  succor  and  salvation,  Lord, 
Shall  surely  come  from  thee  ; 


CONFLICT    WITH    SIN.  349 

Bui  let  me  still  abide, 

Nor  from  my  hope  remove, 

Till  thou  my  patient  spirit  guide 
Into  thy  perfect  love. 

637.  8s  &  4, 

1  My  heart  lies  dead  ;  and  no  increase 

Doth  my  dull  husbandry  improve  ; 
Oh,  let  thy  graces,  without  cease, 
Drop  from  above. 

2  Thy  clew  doth  every  morning  fall  : 

And  shall  the  dew  outstrip  thy  Dove?^ 
The  dew  for  which  earth  cannot  call, 
"  Drop  from  above  !" 

3  The  world  is  tempting  still  my  heart 

Unto  a  hardness  void  of  love  ; 
Let  heavenly  grace,  to  cross  its  art, 
Drop  from  above ! 

4  Oh,  come  ;  for  thou  dost  know  the  way! 

Or  if  to  me  thou  wilt  not  move, 
Remove  me  where  I  need  not  say, 
"  Drop  from  above  !" 

638.  CM. 

1  Love  me,  O  Lord,  forgivingly  ! 

Oh  !  ever  be  my  friend  ; 
And  still,  when  thou  reprovest  mo, 
Reproof  with  pity  blend. 

2  Oh,  pity  me,  when  weak  I  fall ! 

And  as  with  saddened  eyes 
I  upward  look,  oh,  let  thy  call 
Come  strengthening  me  to  rise. 

3  My  sins,  dispersed  by  mercy  bright, 

Like  clouds  again  grow  black  ; 
Oh  !  change  the  winds  that  bring  such  night, 
And  drive  the  darkness  back. 
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•350  CHRISTIAN. 

4  This  fearful  striving — let  it  cease  ! 
Then  fervent,  fruitful  clays 
Shall  yield  both  promise  and  increase, 
And  make  my  growth  thy  praise. 

639.  Psalm  42.  C.   M. 

1  As  pants  the  heart  for  cooling  streams. 

When  heated  in  the  chase, 
So  longs  my  soul,  O  God,  for  thee, 
And  thy  refreshing  grace. 

2  For  thee,  my  God — the  living  God, 

My  thirsty  soul  doth  pine ; 
Oh,  when  shall  I  behold  thy  face, 
Thou  Majesty  divine  ! 

3  "Why  restless,  why  cast  down,  my  soul  ? 

Trust  God  ;  who  will  employ 
His  aid  for  thee,  and  change  these  sighs 
To  thankful  hymns  of  joy. 

4  I  sigh  to  think  of  happier  days, 

When  thou,  O  Lord  I  wast  nigh  ; 
When  every  heart  was  tuned  to  praise, 
And  none  more  blest  than  I. 

5  Why  restless,  why  cast  down,  my  soul? 

Hope  still ;  and  thou  shalt  sing 
The  praise  of  him  who  is  thy  God, 

Thy  health's  eternal  spring. 

640.  C.  At 

1  Dear  Saviour,  when  my  thoughts  recall 

The  wonders  of  thy  grace, 
Low  at  thy  feet  ashamed,  I  fall, 
And  hide  this  wretched  face. 

2  Shall  love  like  thine  be  thus  repaid  ? 

Ah,  vile,  ungrateful  heart  ! 
By  earth's  low  cares  so  oft  betrayed, 
From  Jesus  to  depart. 


CONFLICT    WITH    SIN.  351 

3  But  he  for  his  own  mercy's  sake, 

My  wandering  soul  restores  ; 
He  bids  the  mourning  heart  partake 
The  pardon  it  implores. 

4  Oh,  while  I  breathe  to  thee,  my  Lord, 

The  deep  repentant  sigh, 
Confirm  the  kind,  forgiving  word, 
With  pity  in  thine  eye. 

5  Then  shall  the  mourner  at  thy  feet 

Rejoice  to  seek  thy  face  ; 
And  grateful,  own  how  kind,  how  sweet, 
Thy  condescending  grace. 

641.  2  Cor.  4;  13.  C.  M. 

1  On  !  could  our  thoughts  and  wishes  fly, 

Above  these  gloomy  shades, 
To  those  bright  worlds,  beyond  the  sky, 
Which  sorrow  ne'er  invades  ! — 

2  There,  joys,  unseen  by  mortal  eyes, 

Or  reason's  feeble  ray, 
In  ever-blooming  prospects  rise, 
Unconscious  of  decay. 

3  Lord!  send  a  beam  of  light  divine, 

To  guide  our  upward  aim  ; 
With  one  reviving  touch  of  thine, 
Our  languid  hearts  inflame. 

4  Oh  !  then,  on  faith's  snblimest  wing, 

Oar  ardent  hope  shall  rise 
To  those  bright  scenes,  where  pleasures  spring 
Immortal  in  the  skies. 

642.  Eph.  6:14.  L.  M. 

1  Stand  up,  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  fears, 
And  gird  the  gospel  armor  on ; 
March  to  the  gates  of  endless  joy, 

Where  Jesus,  thy  Great  Captain  's  gone. 


352  CHRISTIAN". 

2  Hell  and  thy  sins  resist  thy  course  ; 

But  hell  and  sin  are  vanquished  foes; 
Thy  Saviour  nailed  them  to  the  cross, 
And  sung  the  triumph  when  he  rose. 

3  Then  let  my  soul  march  boldly  on, — 

Press  forward  to  the  heavenly  gate  ; 
There  peace  and  joy  eternal  reign, 

And  glittering  robes  for  conquerors  wait. 

4  There  shall  I  wear  a  starry  crown, 

And  triumph  in  almighty  grace, 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  skies 
Join  in  my  glorious  Leader's  praise. 


643.  Isaiah  40  :  £8-31.  L.  M. 

1  Awake,  our  souls  !  away,  our  fears  ! 

Let  every  trembling  thought  be  gone  ; 
Awake,  and  run  the  heavenly  race, 
And  put  a  cheerful  courage  on  ! 

2  True,  't  is  a  strait  and  thorny  road, 

And  mortal  spirits  tire  and  faint ; 
But  they  forget  the  mighty  God, 

Who  feeds  the  strength  of  every  saint — 

3  The  mighty  God,  whose  matchless  power 

Is  ever  new  and  ever  young, 
And  firm  endures,  while  endless  years 
Their  everlasting  circles  run. 

4  From  thee,  the  overflowing  spring, 

Our  souls  shall  drink  a  fresh  supply  ; 

While  such  as  trust  their  native  strength 

Shall  melt  away,  and  droop,  and  die. 

5  Swift  as  an  eagle  cuts  the  air, 

We  '11  mount  aloft,  to'thine  abode  ; 
On  wings  of  love  our  souls  shall  fly, 
Nor  tire  amid  the  heavenly  road  ! 


ENCOURAGEMENTS.  353 

644.  L.  M. 

1  Awake,  my  soul  !  lift  up  thine  eves  ; 
See  where  thy  foes  against  thee  rise, 
In  long  array,  a  numerous  host ; 
Awake,  my  soul  !  or  thou  art  lost. 

2  See  where  rebellious  passions  rage, 
And  fierce  desires  and  lus's  engage  ; 
The  meanest  foe  of  all  the  train 

Has  thousands  and  ten  thousands  slain. 

3  Thou  treadest  on  enchanted  ground  ; 
Perils  and  snares  beset  thee  round; 
Beware  of  all,  guard  every  part — 
But  most  the  traitor  in  thy  heart. 

4  The  terror  and  the  charm  repel, 

The  powers  of  earth,  and  powers  of  hell; 
The  Man  of  Calvary  triumphed  here  : 
Why  should  his  faithful  followers  fear  \ 

5  Come  then,  my  soul  !  now  learn  to  wield 
The  weight  of  thine  immortal  shield; 
Put  on  the  armor,  from  above, 

Of  heavenly  truth,  and  heavenly  love. 

845.  Phil.  3:14.  CM. 

1  Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve, 

And  press  with  vigor  on  ; 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

2  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey  ; 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

3  'Tis  God's  all-animating  voice, 

That  calis  thee  from  on  high ; 
'Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  aspiring  eye. 
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354  CHRISTIAN. 

4  Blest  Saviour,  introduced  by  thee, 
Have  I  my  race  begun  ; 
And,  crowned  with  victory,  at  thy  feet 
I  'II  lay  my  honors  down. 

646,  C.  M. 

1  Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross, 

A  follower  of  the  Lamb? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  his  cause, 
Or  blush  to  speak  his  name  ? 

2  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies 

On  flowery  beds  of  ease  ? 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize, 
And  sailed  through  bloody  seas? 

3  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face  ? 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood  ? 
Is  this  vile  world  a  friend  to  grace, 
To  help  me  on  to  God  ? 

4  Sure  I  must  fight,  if  I  would  reign  ; 

Increase  my  courage,  Lord  ! 
I  '11  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  thy  word. 

5  Thy  saints,  in  all  this  glorious  war, 

Shall  conquer,  though  they  die  ; 
They  view  the  triumph  from  afar, 
And  seize  it  with  their  eve. 

6  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  armies  shine 
In  robes  of  victory  through  the  skies, 
The  glory  shall  be  thine. 

647.  2  Tim.  1:12  C.  M. 

1  I  'm  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord, 
Or  to  defend  his  cause ; 
Maintain  the  honor  of  his  word, 
The  glory  of  his  cross. 


ENCOURAGEMENTS.  355 

2  Jesus,  my  God  ! — I  know  his  name — 

His  name  is  all  my  trust ; 
Nor  will  he  put  my  soul  to  shame, 
Nor  let  my  hope  be  lost. 

3  Firm  as  his  throne  his  promise  stands, 

And  he  can  well  secure 
What  I  've  committed  to  his  hands, 
Till  the  decisive  hour. 

4  Then  will  he  own  my  worthless  name 

Before  his  Father's  face, 
And  in  the  New  Jerusalem 
Appoint  my  soul  a  place. 

648.  *ph.2:8.  G.  M, 

1  Amazing  grace  !  how  sweet  the  sound 

That  saved  a  wretch  like  me ! 
I  once  was  lost,  but  now  am  found — 
Was  blind,  but  now  I  see. 

2  'T  was  grace  that  taught  my  heart  to  fear, 

And  grace  my  fears  relieved  ; 
How  precious  did  that  grace  appear, 
The  hour  I  first  believed  ! 

3  Through  many  dangers,  toils,  and  snares, 

I  have  already  come ; 
'T  is  grace  hath  brought  me  safe  thus  far, 
And  grace  will  lead  me  home. 

4  Yea — when  this  flesh  and  heart  shall  fail, 

And  mortal  life  shall  cease, 
I  shall  possess,  within  the  vail, 
A  life  of  joy  and  peace. 

5  The  earth  shall  soon  dissolve  like  snow, 

The  suu  forbear  to  shine  ; 
But  God,  who  called  me  here  below, 
W'ill  be  forever  mine. 


356  CHRISTIAN. 

649.  Isaiah  40:28  31.  CM. 

1  Whence  do  our  mournful  thoughts  arise, 

And  where  's  our  courage  fled  ? 
Has  restless  sin,  or  raging  hell, 
Struck  all  our  comforts  dead? 

2  Have  we  forgot  th'  almighty  Name 

That  formed  the  earth  and  sea? 
And  can  an  all-creating  arm 
Grow  weary  or  decay  ? 

3  Treasures  of  everlasting  might 

In  our  Jehovah  dwell  ; 
He  gives  the  conquest  to  the  weak, 
And  treads  their  foes  to  hell. 

4  Mere  mortal  power  shall  fade  and  die, 

And  youthful  vigor  cease  ; 
But  we  who  wait  upon  the  Lord 
Shall  feel  our  strength  increase. 

5  The  saints  shall  mount  on  eagles'  wings, 

And  taste  the  promised  bliss, 
Till  their  unwearied  feet  arrive 
Where  perfect  pleasure  is. 

650.  Heb.ll:13.  CM. 

1  Rise,  0  my  soul,  pursue  the  path 

By  ancient  worthies  trod  ; 
Aspiring,  view  those  holy  men 
Who  lived  and  walked  with  God. 

2  Though  dead,  they  speak  in  reason's  ear, 

And  in  example  live  ; 
Their  faith,  and  hope,  and  mighty  deeds 
Still  fresh  instruction  give. 

3  'T  was  through  the  Lamb's  most  precious  blood 

They  conquered  every  foe  ; 
And  to  his  power  and  matchless  grace 
Their  crowns  of  life  they  owe. 


ENCOURAGEMENTS.  35*7 

4  Lord,  may  I  ever  keep  in  view 
The  patterns  thou  bast  given, 
And  ne'er  forsake  the  blessed  road 
That  led  them  safe  to  heaven. 

65 1  •  Isaiah  2s ;  3-  C.  M. 

1  In  time  of  fear,  when  trouble  's  near, 

I  look  to  thine  abode  ; 
Though  helpers  fail,  and  foes  prevail, 
I  '11  put  my  trust  in  God. 

2  And  what  is  life,  'mid  toil  and  strife  ? 

What  terror  has  the  grave  ? 
Thine  arm  of  power,  in  peril's  hour, 
The  trembling  soul  will  save. 

3  In  darkest  skies,  though  storms  arise, 

I  will  not  be  dismayed  : 
0  God  of  light,  and  boundless  might, 
My  soul  on  thee  is  stayed ! 

65  H  .  Isaiah  25  ;  8,  10.  C.  M. 

1  Sing,  all  ye  ransomed  of  the  Lord, 

Your  great  Deliverer  sing  : 
Ye  pilgrims,  now  for  Zion  bound, 
Be  joyful  in  your  King. 

2  His  hand  divine  shall  lead  you  on, 

Through  all  the  blissful  road  ; 
Till  to  the  sacred  mount  you  rise, 
And  see  your  gracious  God. 

3  Bright  garlands  of  immortal  joy 

Shall  bloom  on  every  head  ; 
While  sorrow,  sighing,  and  distress, 
Like  shadows,  all  are  fled. 

4  March  on  in  your  Redeemer's  strength  j 

Pursue  his  footsteps  still ; 
And  let  the  prospect  cheer  your  eye 
While  laboring  up  the  hill. 


358  CHRISTIAN. 

653.  C.  M. 

1  Ye  trembling  souls,  dismiss  your  fears  ; 

Be  mercy  all  your  theme ; 

Mercy,  which  like  a  river  flows 

In  one  continued  stream. 

2  Fear  not  the  powers  of  earth  and  hell : 

God  will  these  powers  restrain  ; 
His  mighty  arm  their  rage  repel, 
And  make  their  efforts  vain. 

654.  C.  M. 

1  God's  glory  is  a  wondrous  thing, 

Most  strange  in  all  its  ways, 
And,  of  all  things  on  earth,  least  like 
What  men  agree  to  praise. 

2  Oh,  blest  is  he  to  whom  is  given 

The  instinct  that  can  tell 
That  God  is  on  the  field,  when  he 

Is  most  invisible  ! 
8  And  blest  is  he  who  can  divine 

Where  real  right  doth  lie, 
And  dares  to  take  the  side  that  seems 

Wrong  to  man's  blindfold  eye  ! 

4  Oh,  learn  to  scorn  the  praise  of  men ! 

Oh,  learn  to  lose  with  God ! 
For  Jesus  won  the  world  through  shame, 
And  beckons  thee  his  road. 

5  And  right  is  right,  since  God  is  God ; 

And  right  the  day  must  win  ; 
To  doubt  would  be  disloyalty, 
To  falter  would  be  sin  ! 

655.  Romans  13  :  11.  S.  M. 

1  Your  harps,  ye  trembling  saints, 
Down  from  the  willows  take : 
Loud  to  the  praise  of  love  divine 
Bid  every  string  awake. 


ENCOURAGEMENTS;  359 

Though,  in  a  foreign  land, 

"We  are  not  far  from  home  ; 
And  nearer  to  our  house  above 

We  every  moment  come. 

His  grace  will  to  the  end 

Stronger  and  brighter  shine  ; 
Nor  present  things,  nor  things  to  come, 

Shall  quench  the  spark  divine. 

When  we  in  darkness  walk, 

Nor  feel  the  heavenly  flame, 
Then  is  the  time  to  trust  our  God, 

And  rest  upon  his  name. 

Soon  shall  our  doubts  and  fears 

Subside  at  his  control ; 
His  loving-kindness  shall  break  through 

The  midnight  of  the  soul. 

Blest  is  the  man,  O  Lord, 

Who  stays  himself  on  thee ; 
Who  waits  for  thy  salvation,  Lord, 

Shall  thy  salvation  see. 


656.  Psalm  27:U.  S.  M* 

1  Give  to  the  winds  thy  fears ; 

Hope,  and  be  undismayed ; 
God  hears  thy  sighs  and  counts  thy  tears ; 
God  shall  lift  up  thy  head. 

2  Through  waves,  and  clouds,  and  storms, 

He  gently  clears  thy  way ; 
Wait  thou  his  time ;  so  shall  this  night 
Soon  end  in  joyous  day. 

3  Far,  far  above  thy  thought 

His  counsel  shall  appear, 
When  fully  he  the  work  hath  wrought, 
That  caused  thy  needless  fear. 


360  CHRISTIAN. 

4  What  though  thou  rulest  not ! 
Yet  heaven,  and  earth,  and  hell 
Proclaim,  God  sitteth  on  the  throne, 
And  ruleth  all  things  well. 

657*  S.  M. 

1  The  sun  himself  shall  fade, 

The  starry  worlds  shall  foil ; 
Yet  through  a  vast  eternity, 
Shall  God  be  all  in  all. 

2  Though  now  his  ways  are  dark, 

Concealed  from  mortal  sight, 
His  counsels  are  divinely  wise, 
And  all  his  judgments  right. 

3  In  God  my  trust  shall  stand, 

While  waves  of  sorrow  roll  ; 
In  life  or  death  his  name  shall  be 
The  refuge  of  my  soul. 

4  Cease,  cease  my  tears  to  flow, 

Cease,  cease  my  heart  to  moan ; 
Betide  what  may  to  me,  I  '11  say, 
His  holy  will  be  done  ! 

058.  1  Peter  5: 1.  S.  M. 

\  How  gentle  God's  commands  ! 
How  kind  his  precepts  are  ! 
Come,  cast  your  burdens  on  the  Lord, 
And  trust  his  constant  care. 

2  Beneath  his  watchful  eye 

His  saints  securely  dwell ; 
That  hand  which  bears  creation  up, 
Shall  guard  his  children  well. 

3  Why  should  this  anxious  load 

Press  down  your  weary  mind  ? 
Haste  to  your  heavenly  Father's  throne, 
And  sweet  refreshment  find. 


ENCOURAGEMENTS.  361 

4  His  goodness  stands  approved, 
Unchanged  from  day  to  day : 
I'll  drop  my  burden  at  his  feet, 
And  bear  a  song  away. 

659.  S.M. 

1  I  stand  on  Zion's  mount, 

And  view  my  starry  crown ; 
No  power  on  earth  my  hope  can  shake, 
Nor  hell  can  thrust  me  down. 

2  The  lofty  hills  and  towers, 

That  lift  their  heads  on  high, 
Shall  all  be  leveled  low  in  dust — 
Their  very  names  shall  die. 

3  The  vaulted  heavens  shall  fall, 

Built  by  Jehovah's  hands ; 
But  firmer  than  the  heavens,  the  Rock 
Of  my  salvation  stands  ! 

660.  Psalm  126:  5.  S.  M, 

1  The  harvest  dawn  is  near, 

The  year  delays  not  long ; 
And  he  who  sows  with  many  a  tear, 
Shall  reap  with  many  a  song. 

2  Sad  to  his  toil  he  goes, 

His  seed  with  weeping  leaves ; 
But  he  shall  come,  at  twilight's  close, 
And  bring  his  golden  sheaves. 

661.  Rev.  21:3,4.  S.M. 

1  The  people  of  the  Lord 

Are  on  their  way  to  heaven  ; 
There  they  obtain  their  great  reward  j 
The  prize  will  there  be  given. 

2  'T  is  conflict  here  below  ; 

'Tis  triumph  there,  and  peace  .' 
On  earth  we  wrestle  with  the  foe; 
In  heaven  our  conflicts  cease. 
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362  CHRISTIAN. 

3  'T  is  gloom  and  darkness  here  ; 

'T  is  light  and  joy  above ; 
There  all  is  pure,  and  all  is  clear ; 
There  all  is  peace  and  love. 

4  There  rest  shall  follow  toil, 

And  ease  succeed  to  care : 
The  victors  there  divide  the  spoil ; 
They  sing  and  triumph  there. 

5  Then  let  us  joyful  sing ; 

The  conflict  is  not  long  : 
We  hope  in  heaven  to  praise  our  King 
In  one  eternal  song. 


662.  Isaiah  35 :  8-10.  7s. 

1  Children  of  the  heavenly  King, 
As  ye  journey,  sweetly  sing ; 
Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 

2  Ye  are  traveling  home  to  God 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod  ; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  ye 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3  Shout,  ye  little  flock,  and  blest ! 
You  on  Jesus'  throne  shall  rest; 
There  your  seat  is  now  prepared  ; 
There  your  kingdom  and  reward. 

4  Fear  not,  brethren ;  joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  your  land  ; 
Jesus  Christ,  your  Father's  Son, 
Bids  you  undismayed  go  on. 

5  Lord,  submissive  make  us  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below  ; 
Only  thou  our  Leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee. 


EN'COURfA&EfctENTS.  363 

663.  Acts  4  :  19, 20.  7S. 

1  They  are  slaves  who  will  not  choose 
Hatred,  scoffing,  and  abuse, 
Rather  than,  in  silence,  shrink 

From  the  truth  they  needs  must  think, 

2  They  are  slaves,  who  fear  to  speak 
For  the  fallen  and  the  weak ; 
They  are  slaves,  who  dare  not  be 
In  the  right  with  two  or  three. 

664.  1  Tim.  6  :  12.  7s. 

1  Much  in  sorrow,  oft  in  woe, 
Onward,  Christians,  onward  go  ; 
Fight  the  fight ;  and  worn  with  strife, 
Steep  with  tears  the  bread  of  life. 

2  Onward,  Christians,  onward  go ; 
Join  the  war,  and  face  the  foe ; 
Faint  not :   much  doth  yet  remain  ; 
Dreary  is  the  long  campaign. 

3  Shrink  not,  Christians — will  ye  yield  ? 
Will  ye  quit  the  battle-field'? 

Fight  till  all  the  conflict  's  o'er, 
Nor  your  foes  shall  rally  more. 

4  But,  when  loud  the  trumpet  blown, 
Speaks  their  forces  overthrown, 
Christ,  your  Captain,  shall  bestow 
Crowns  to  grace  the  conqueror's  brow. 

665.  7s. 

1  Christian-,  let  your  heart  be  glad ! 
March,  in  heavenly  armor  clad ; 
Fight !  nor  think  the  battle  long ; 
Victory  soon  will  tune  your  song. 

2  Let  not  sorrow  dim  your  eye ; 
Soon  shall  every  tear  be  dry  : 
Let  not  fears  your  course  impede  ; 
Great  your  strength,  if  great  your  need. 


364  CHRISTIAN. 

3  Onward  then  to  battle  move ! 

More  than  concju'ror  you  shall  prove; 
Though  opposed  by  many  a  foe, 
Christian  soldier,  onward  go! 

666.  1  Peter  5;  7-  7s. 

1  Cast  thy  burdeu  on  the  Lord, 
Only  lean  upon  his  word  ; 

Thou  wilt  soon  have  cause  to  bless 
His  unchanging  faithfulness. 

2  He  sustains  thee  by  his  hand, 
He  enables  thee  to  stand  ; 

Those,  whom  Jesus  once  hath  loved, 
From  his  grace  are  never  moved. 

3  Heaven  and  earth  may  pass  away, 
God's  free  grace  shall  not  decay; 
He  hath  promised  to  fulfill 

All  the  pleasure  of  his  will. 

4  Jesus!  guardian  of  thy  flock, 
Be  thyself  our  constant  rock  ; 
Make  us  by  thy  powerful  hand, 
Firm  as  Zion's  mountain  stand. 

667.  Rev.  2 :  10.  Vs. 

1  Faint  not,  Christian  !  though  the  road, 
Leading  to  thy  bJest  abode, 
Darksome  be,  and  dangerous  too, 
Christ  thy  Guide  will  bring  thee  through. 

2  Faint  not,  Christian  !  though  in  rage 
Satan  would  thy  soul  engage, 

Gird  on  faith's  anointed  shield, — 
Bear  it  to  the  battle-field. 

3  Faint  not,  Christian  !  though  the  world 
Has  its  hostile  flag  unfurled  ; 

Hold  the  cross  of  Jesus  fast, 
Thou  shalt  overcome  at  last. 


ENCOURAGEMENTS.  365 

4  Faint  not,  Christian  !  though  within 
There 's  a  heart  so  prone  to  sin ; 
Christ,  the  Lord,  is  over  all ; 

He  '11  not  sutler  thee  to  fall. 

5  Faint  not,  Christian  !  Jesus  near 
Soon  in  glory  will  appear ; 
And  his  love  will  then  bestow 
Power  to  conquer  every  foe. 

6  Faint  not,  Christian  !  look  on  high  ; 
See  the  harpers  in  the  sky : 
Patient,  wait,  and  thou  wilt  join — 
Chant  with  thern  of  love  divine. 

688.  Deut.  S3  :  23.  *7S. 

.    1  Wait,  my  soul,  upon  the  Lord, 
To  his  gracious  promise  flee, 
Laying  hold  upon  his  word, 

44  As  thy  days  thy  strength  shall  be." 

2  If  the  sorrows  of  thy  case 

Seem  peculiar  still  to  thee, 
God  has  promised  needful  grace, 

"  As  thy  clays  thy  strength  shall  be." 

3  Days  of  trial,  days  of  grief, 

In  succession  thou  mayst    see  ; 
This  is  still  thy  sweet  relief, 

"  As  thy  days  thy  strength  shall  be." 

4  Rock  of  Ages,  I  'm  secure, 

With  thy  promise  full  and  free  ; 
Faithful,  positive,  and  sure — ■ 

"  As  thy  days  thy  strength  shall  be." 

669.  8s  &  7s,  D. 

1  Holy  Father,  thou  hast  taught  me 
I  should  live  to  thee  alone  ; 
Year  by  year  thy  hand  hath  brought  me 
On  through  dangers  oft  unknown. 
31:: 


366  CHRISTIAN. 

When  I  wandered,  thou  hast  found  me ; 

When  I  doubted,  sent  me  light, 
Still  thine  arm  has  been  around  me, 

All  my  paths  were  in  thy  sight. 

2  In  the  world  will  foes  assail  me, 

Craftier,  stronger  far  than  I ; 
And  the  strife  may  never  fail  me, 

Well  I  know,  before  I  die. 
Therefore,  Lord,  I  come,  believing 

Thou  canst  give  the  power  I  need ; 
Through  the  prayer  of  faith  receiving 

Strength — the  Spirit's  strength,  indeed. 

3  I  would  trust  in  thy  protection, 

Wholly  rest  upon  thine  arm  ; 
Follow  wholly  thy  direction, 

Thou,  mine  only  guard  from  harm ! 
Keep  me  from  mine  own  undoing, 

Help  me  turn  to  thee  when  tried, 
Still  my  footsteps,  Father,  viewing, 

Keep  me  ever  at  thy  side  ! 


670.  Isaiah  60;  18.  8S  &  7s,   D. 

1  Hear  what  God,  the  Lord,  hath  spoken ; 

O  my  people,  faint  and  few, 
Comfortless,  afflicted,  broken, 

Fair  abodes  I  build  for  you ; 
Scenes  of  heartfelt  tribulation 

Shall  no  more  perplex  your  ways  ; 
You  shall  name  your  walls  "  Salvation," 

And  your  gates  shall  all  be  "  Praise." 

2  There,  like  streams  that  feed  the  garden, 

Pleasures  without  end  shall  flow  ; 
For  the  Lord,  your  faith  rewarding, 
All  his  bounty  shall  bestow. 


ENCOURAGEMENTS.  367 

Still  in  undisturbed  possession 

Peace  and  righteousness  shall  reign ; 

Never  shall  you  feel  oppression, 
Hear  the  voice  of  war  again. 

3  Ye,  no  more  your  suns  descending, 

Waning  moons  no  more  shall  see, 
But,  your  griefs  forever  ending, 

Find  eternal  noon  in  me. 
God  shall  rise,  and  shining  o'er  you, 

Change  to  day  the  gloom  of  night ; 
He,  the  Lord,  shall  be  your  Glory, 

God  your  everlasting  Light. 


671.  8s  &  7s. 

1  Onward,  Christian,  though  the  region 

Where  thou  art  be  drear  and  lone ; 
God  has  set  a  guardian  legion 
Very  near  thee ;  press  thou  on. 

2  Listen,  Christian ;  their  hosanna 

Rolleth  o'er  thee  :  "  God  is  love," 
Write  upon  thy  red-cross  banner, 
"  Upward  ever ;  heaven  's  above." 

3  By  the  thorn-road,  and  none  other, 

Is  the  mount  of  vision  won  ; 
Tread  it  without  shrinking,  brother ; 
Jesus  trod  it ;  press  thou  on. 

4  Be  this  world  the  wiser,  stronger, 

For  thy  life  of  pain  and  peace, 
While  it  needs  thee  ;  oh  !  no  longer 
Pray  thou  for  thy  quick  release. 

5  Pray  thou,  Christian,  daily  rather, 

That  thou  be  a  faithful  son ; 
By  the  prayer  of  Jesus,  "  Father, 
Not  my  will,  but  thine,  be  done." 


368  CHRISTIAN. 

672.  Gal.  C:  14.  Ss  &   7s. 

1  Cross,  reproach,  and  tribulation  ! 

Ye  to  me  are  welcome  guests, 
"When  I  have  this  consolation, 
That  my  soul  in  Jesus  rests. 

2  The  reproach  of  Christ  is  glorious  ! 

Those  who  here  his  burden  bear, 
In  the  end  shall  prove  victorious, 
And  eternal  gladness  share. 

3  Bonds  and  stripes,  and  evil  story, 

Are  our  honorable  crowns  ; 
Pain  is  peace,  and  shame  is  glory, 
Gloomy  dungeons  are  as  thrones. 

4  Bear,  then,  the  reproach  of  Jesus, 

Ye  who  live  a  life  of  faith  ! 
Lift  triumphant  songs  and  praises 
Ev'n  in  martyrdom  and  death. 

673.  Psalm  91.  SS  &   7s, 

1  Call  Jehovah  thy  salvation, 

Rest  beneath  th'  Almighty's  shade  ; 
In  his  secret  habitation 

Dwell,  and  never  be  dismayed ! 

2  There  no  tumult  can  alarm  thee, 

Thou  shalt  dread  no  hidden  snare  ; 
Guile  nor  violence  can  harm  thee, 
In  eternal  safeguard  there. 

3  He  shall  charge  his  angel  legions 

Watch  and  ward  o'er  thee  to  keep, 
Though  thou  walk  through  hostile  regions, 
Though  in  desert  wilds  thou  sleep. 

4  Since,  with  firm  and  pure  affection, 

Thou  on  God  hast  set  thy  love, 
With  the  wings  of  his  protection 
He  shall  shield  thee  from  above. 


ENCOURAGEMENTS.  .      369 

5  Thou  shalt  call  on  him  in  trouble, 
He  will  hearken,  he  will  save ; 
Here,  for  grief  reward  thee  double. 
Crown  with  life  beyond  the  grave. 

074,  Matt.  6:25-24  Ts  (fc  6s,  D. 

1  Sometimes  a  light  surprises 

The  Christian  while  he  sings; 
It  is  the  Lord,  who  rises 

With  healing  in  his  wings  ! 
When  comforts  are  declining, 

He  grants  the  soul  again 
A  season  of  clear  shining, 

To  cheer  it  after  rain. 

2  In  holy  contemplation, 

We  sweetly  then  pursue 
The  theme  of  God's  salvation, 

And  find  it  ever  new  : 
Set  free  from  present  sorrow, 

We  cheerfully  can  say, 
Let  the  unknown  to-morrow 

Bring  with  it  what  it  may. 

3  It  cau  bring  with  it  nothing, 

But  he  will  bear  us  through ; 
Who  gives  the  lilies  clothing, 

Will  clothe  his  people  too  : 
Beneath  the  spreading  heavens, 

No  creature  but  is  fed ; 
And  he  who  feeds  the  ravens, 

Will  give  his  children  bread. 

4  Though  vine  nor  fig-tree  neither, 

Their  wonted  fruit  should  bear, 

Though  all  the  fields  should  wither, 

Xor  flocks  nor  herds  be  there  ; 


3*70  CHRISTIAN. 

Yet  God  the  same  abiding, 

His  praise  shall  tune  my  voice, 

For  while  in  him  confiding, 
I  cannot  but  rejoice. 

675.  Is  &  6s,  D. 

1  In  heavenly  love  abiding, 

No  change  my  heart  shall  fear, 
And  safe  is  such  confiding, 

For  nothing  changes  here : 
The  storm  may  roar  without  me, 

My  heart  may  low  be  laid, 
But  God  is  round  about  me, 

And  can  I  be  dismayed  ? 

2  Wherever  he  may  guide  me, 

No  want  shall  turn  me  back ; 
My  Shepherd  is  beside  me, 

And  nothing  can  I  lack : 
His  wisdom  ever  waketh, 

His  sight  is  never  dim  : 
He  knows  the  way  he  taketh, 

And  I  will  walk  with  him. 

3  Green  pastures  are  before  me, 

Which  yet  I  have  not  seen  ; 
Bright  skies  will  soon  be  o'er  me, 

Where  darkest  clouds  have  been : 
My  hope  I  cannot  measure; 

My  path  to  life  is  free  ; 
My  Saviour  has  my  treasure, 

And  he  will  walk  with  me. 


678.  EPh.  6.i3.  7s  &  6s,  IX 

1  Stand  up ! — stand  up  for  Jesus  ! 
Ye  soldiers  of  the  cross; 
Lift  high  his  royal  banner, 
It  must  not  suffer  loss: 


ENCOURAGEMENTS.  371 

From  victory  unto  victory 

His  army  shall  be  led, 
Till  every  foe  is  vanquished, 

And  Christ  is  Lord  indeed. 

2  Stand  up  ! — stand  up  for  Jesus ! 

The  trumpet  call  obey  ; 
Forth  to  the  mighty  conflict, 

In  this  his  glorious  day  : 
"  Ye  that  are  men,  now  serve  him," 

Against  unnumbered  foes ; 
Your  courage  rise  "with  danger, 

And  strength  to  strength  oppose. 

3  Stand  up  ! — stand  up  for  Jesus  ! 

Stand  in  his  strength  alone ; 
The  arm  of  flesh  will  fail  you — • 

Ye  dare  not  tyust  your  own  : 
Put  on  the  gospel  armor, 

And,  watching  unto  prayer, 
"Where  duty  calls,  or  danger, 

Be  never  wanting  there. 

4  Stand  up  ! — stand  up  for  Jesus ! 

The  strife  will  not  be  long  ; 
This  day  the  noise  of  battle, 

The  next  the  victor's  song : 
To  him  that  overcometh, 

A  crown  of  life  shall  be  ; 
He  with  the  King  of  Glory 

Shall  reign  eternally ! 


677.  Psalm  27.  7S  &  6S,  D. 

1  God  is  my  strong  salvation  ; 
What  foe  have  I  to  fear  ? 
In  darkness  and  temptation, 
My  Light,  my  Help  is  near : 


372  CHRISTIAN. 

Though  hosts  encamp  around  me, 

Firm  in  the  fight  I  stand ; 
What  terror  can  confound  me, 

With  God  at  my  right  hand  ? 

2  Place  on  the  Lord  reliance; 

My  soul,  with  courage  wait; 
His  truth  be  thine  affiance, 

When  faint  and  desolate  : 
His  might  thy  heart  shall  strengthen, 

His  love  thy  joy  increase  ; 
Mercy  thy  day  shall  lengthen  ; 

The  Lord  will  give  thee  peace  ! 

678.  Hebrews  13:  5.  lis. 

1  How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord ! 
Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  his  excellent  word! 
What  more  can  he  say,  than  to  you  he  hath  said, — 
To  you,  who  for  refuge  to  Jesus  have  fled  ? 

2  "  Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee,  oh,  be  not  dismayed, 
For  I  am  thy  God,  I  will  still  give  thee  aid  : 

I'll  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause  thee  to 

stand, 
Upheld  by  my  gracious,  omnipotent  hand. 

3  "When  through  the  deep  waters  I  call  thee  to  go, 
The  rivers  of  sorrow  shall  not  overflow  ; 

For  I  will  be  with  thee  thy  trials  to  bless, 
And  sanctify  to  thee  thy  deepest  distress. 

4  "When  through  fiery  trials  thy  pathway  shall  lie, 
My  grace,  all  sufficient,  shall  be  thy  supply, 

The  flame  shall  not  hurt  thee  ;  I  only  design 
Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to  refine. 

5  "Ev'n  down  to  old  age  all  my  people  shall  prove 
My  sovereign,  eternal,  unchangeable  love; 

And  then,  when  gray  hairs  shall    their    temples 

adorn, 
Like  lambs  they  shall  still  in  my  bosom  be  borne. 


ENCOURAGEMENTS.  373 

6  "The  soul  that  on  Jesus  hath  leaned  for  repose, 
I  will  not — I  will  not  desert  to  his  foes  ; 
That   soul — though  all   hell  should  endeavor  to 

shake, 
I  '11  never — no  never — no  never  forsake !" 

1)79.  :Uark   i :  37-4L  1 1  S. 

1  O  Zion,  afflicted  with  wave  upon  wave ! 
Whom  no  man  can  comfort,  whom  no  man  can  save; 
With  darkness  surrounded,  by  terrors  dismayed, 
In  toiling  and  rowing,  thy  strength  is  decayed. 

2  Loud  roaring,  the  billows  now  nigh  overwhelm, 
But  skillfull  the  Pilot  who  sits  at  the  helm ; 
His  wisdom  conducts  thee,  his  power  defends  ; 
In  safety  and  quiet  thy  warfare  he  ends. 

3  "  O  fearful !  O  faithless  !"  in  mercy  he  cries ; 

u  My  promise,  my  truth,  are  they  light  in  thine 

eyes  ? 
Still,  still  I  am  with  thee,  my  promise  shall  stand  ; 
Through   tempest  and  tossing  I'  11  bring  thee  to 

land." 

680.  HeT>.12:2-  lis. 

1  O  eyes  that  are  weary,  and  hearts  that  are  sore  ! 
Look  off  unto  Jesus,  now  sorrow  no  more  ' 

The  light  of  his  countenance  shineth  so  bright, 
That  here,  as  in  heaven,  there  need  be  no  night. 

2  While  looking  to  Jesus,  my  heart  cannot  fear ; 
I  tremble  no  more  when  I  see  Jesus  near ; 

I  know  that  his  presence  my  safeguard  will  be, 
For,  "  Why  are  you  troubled  ?"  he  saith  unto  me. 

3  Still  looking  to  Jesus,  oh,  may  I  be  found, 
When  Jordan's  dark  waters  encompass  me  round: 
They  bear  me  away  in  his  presence  to  be  : 

I  see  him  still  nearer  whom  always  I  see. 
32 


374  CHRISTIAN. 

4  Then,  then  shall  I  know  the  full  beauty  and  grace 
Of  Jesus,  my  Lord,  when  I  stand  face  to  face ; 
Shall  know  how  his  love  went  before  me  each  day, 
And  wonder  that  ever  my  eyes  turned  away. 

081.  Judges  S:  4.  1  ]  S. 

1  Tho'  faint,  yet  pursuing,  we  go  on  onr  way  ; 
The  Lord  is  our  Leader,  his  word  is  our  stay  ; 
Though  suffering,  and  sorrow,  and  trial  be  near, 
The  Lord  is  our  refuge,  and  whom  can  we  fear? 

2  He  raiseth  the  fallen,  he  cheereth  the  faint; 

The  weak,  and  oppressed — he  will  hear  their  com- 
plaint ; 
The  way  may  be  weary,  and  thorny  the  road, 
But  how  can  we  falter?  our  help  is  in  God ! 

3  And  to  his  green  pastures  our  footsteps  he  leads  ; 
His  flock  in  the  desert  how  kindly  he  feeds! 
The  lambs  in  his  bosom  he  tenderly  bears, 

And  brings  back  the  wand'rers  all  safe  from  the 
snares. 

4  Though  clouds  may  surround  us,  our  God  is  our 

light ; 
Though  storms  rage  around  us,  our  God  is  our 

might ; 
So  faint,  yet  pursuing,  still  onward  we  come  ; 
The  Lord  is  our  Leader,  and  heaven  is  our  home ! 

682.  Psalm  :3.  119. 

1  The  Lord  is  my  shepherd,  no  want  shall  I  know  ; 

I  feed  in  green  pastures,  safe-folded  I  rest ; 
He  leadeth  my  soul  where  the  still  waters  flow, 
Restores    me  when    wandering,  redeems    when 
oppressed. 

2  Through  the  valley  and  shadow  of  death   though  I 

stray, 
Since  thou  art  my  guardian,  no  evil  I  fear; 
Thy  rod  shall  defend  me,  thy  staff  be  mv  stay 
No  harm  can  befall,  with  my  Comforter  near. 


ENCOURAGEMENTS.  375 

3  In  the  midst  of  affliction  my  table  is  spread; 

With  blessings  unmeasured  my  cup  runneth  o'er ; 
With  perfume  and  oil  thou  anointest  my  head  ; 
Oh  !  what  shall  I  ask  of  thy  providence  more  ? 

4  Let  goodness  and  mercy,  my  bountiful  God  ; 

Still  follow  my  steps  till  I  meet  thee  above! 
I  seek — by  the  path  which  my  forefathers  trod, 
Through  the  land  of  their  sojourn — thy  king- 
dom of  love. 

683.  Psalm  77.  7s  <fc  6 3. 

1  In  time  of  tribulation, 

Hear,  Lord  !  my  feeble  cries  ; 
With  humble  supplication 

To  thee  my  spirit  flies  : 
My  heart  with  grief  is  breaking; 

Scarce  can  my  voice  complain  : 
Mine  eyes,  with  tears  kept  waking, 

Still  watch  and  weep  in  vain. 

2  Hath  God  cast  off  forever  ? 

Can  time  his  truth  impair  ? 
His  tender  mercy,  never 

Shall  I  presume  to  share  \ 
Hath  he  his  loving-kindness 

Shut  up  in  endless  wrath  ? 
No  ;  this  is  mine  own  blindness, 

That  cannot  see  his  path. 

3  I  call  to  recollection 

The  years  of  his  right  hand  ; 
And,  strong  in  his  protection, 

Again  through  faith  I  stand  : 
Thy  deeds,  0  Lord,  are  wonder, 

Holy  are  all  thy  ways; 
The  secret  place  of  thunder, 

Shall  utter  forth  thy  praise. 


376  CHRISTIAN. 

4  Thee,  with  the  tribes  assembled, 

O  God,  the  billows  saw  ; 
They  saw  thee  and  they  trembled, 

Turned,  and  stood  still  with  awe ; 
The  clouds  shot  hail, — ihey  lightened, 

The  earth  reeled  to  and  fro ; 
The  fiery  pillow  brightened 

The  gulf  of  gloom  below. 

5  Thy  way  is  in  great  wTaters : 

Thy  footsteps  are  not  known  : 
Let  Adam's  sons  and  daughters 

Confide  in  thee  alone  : 
Through  the  wild  sea  thou  leddest 

Thy  chosen  flock  of  yore  : 
Still  on  the  waves  thou  treadest, 

And  thy  redeemed  pass  o'er. 


684.  Eph.6:13.  S.  M.,  D. 

1  Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise, 

And  gird  your  armor  on, 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies, 

Through  his  eternal  Son : 
Strong  in  the  Lord  of  hosts, 

And  in  his  mighty  power, 
Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts, 

Is  more  than  conqueror. 

2  Stand,  then,  in  his  great  might, 

With  all  his  strength  endued, 
And  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 

The  panoply  of  God  : 
That,  having  all  things  done, 

And  all  your  conflicts  past, 
You  may  o'ercome  through  Christ  alone, 

And  stand  complete  at  last. 


ENCOURAGEMENTS.  377 

3  From  strength  to  strength  go  on ; 

Wrestle,  and  fight,  and  pray  ; 
Tread  all  the  powers  of  darkness  down, 

And  win  the  well-fought  day. 
Still  let  the  Spirit  cry, 

In  all  his  soldiers,  "  Come," 
Till  Christ  the  Lord  descends  from  high, 

And  takes  the  conquerors  home. 

685.  Pcalm60-.  4.  S.  M. 

1  Arise,  ye  saints,  arise! 

The  Lord  our  leader  is ; 
The  foe  before  his  banner  flies, 
And  victory  is  his. 

2  We  follow  thee,  our  Guide, 

Our  Saviour,  and  our  King  ! 
We  follow  thee,  through  grace  supplied 
From  heaven's  eternal  spring. 

3  We  soon  shall  see  the  day 

When  all  our  toils  shall  cease  ; 
When  we  shall  cast  our  arms  away, 
And  dwell  in  endless  peace. 

4  This  hope  supports  us  here  ; 

It  makes  our  burdens  light ; 
'T  will  serve  our  drooping  hearts  to  cheer, 
Till  faith  shall  end  in  sight. 

5  Till,  of  the  prize  possessed, 

We  hear  of  war  no  more  ; 

And  ever  with  our  Leader  rest, 

On  yonder  peaceful  shore. 

688.  Isaiah  54:8.  CM. 

1   Children  of  God,  who,  faint  and  slow, 
Your  pilgrim-path  pursue, 
In  strength  and  weakness,  joy  and  woe, 
To  God's  hio;h  calling  true  ! — 
32* 


378  CHRISTIAN. 

2  Why  move  ye  thus,  with  lingering  tread, 

A  doubting  mournful  band  { 
Why  faintly  iiangs  the  drooping  head? 
Why  tails  the  feeble  hand  ] 

3  Oh  !  weak  to  know  a  Saviour's  power, 

To  feel  a  Father's  care ; 
A  moment's  toil,  a  passing  shower, 
Is  all  the  grief  ye  share. 

4  The  orb  of  light,  though  clouds  awhile 

May  hide  his  noon-tide  ray, 
Shall  soon  in  lovelier  beauty  smile 
To  gild  the  closing  day, — 

5  And  bursting  through  the  dusky  shroud 

That  dared  his  power  invest, 
Ride,  throned  in  light  o'er  every  cloud, 
Triumphant  to  his  rest. 

6  Then,  Christian,  dry  the  falling  tear, 

The  faithless  doubt  remove; 
Redeemed  at  last  from  guilt  and  fear, 
Oh  !  wake  thy  heart  to  love. 


687.  Exod.  40  :  £6-38.  C.  M.,  D. 

1  Long-  as  the  darkening  cloud  abode, 

So  long  did  Israel  rest ; 
Nor  moved  they  till  the  guiding  Lord 

In  brightness  stood  confessed  : 
Father  of  spirits  !   Light  of  life  ! 
.    Now  lift  the  cloudy  vail ! 
Shine  forth  in  fire  amid  that  night 

Whose  blackness  makes  us  quail  ! 

2  TT  is  done  !  To  Christ  the  power  is  given; 

He  rends  the  vail  away  ; 
O'er  earth  a  splendor  pours  from  heaven, 
That  makes  our  darkness — day  ! 


ENCOURAGEMENTS.  d  l  \S 

Rise  then,  and  follow,  all  the  host, 

His  g'orv  who  precedes! 
This  true  Shechinah,  which  we  "boast, 

To  the  true  Canaan  leads. 
3  The  city  there  is  jasper-built, 

The  sea,  a  golden  fire, 
And  underneath  the  emerald  bow 

Sings  an  immortal  choir! 
Oh,  thither  lead  us,  Lord  of  light  i 

Through  all  this  wilderness; 
Till  in  the  glory  of  that  sight 

We  perfect  are  in  bliss ! 

688.  Romans  13  :11,  12.  9s  <fc  8s. 

1  Christian,  the  morn  breaks  sweetly  o'er  thee, 

And  all  the  midnight  shadows  flee, 
Tinged  are  the  distant  skies  with  glory, 

A  beacon  light  hung  out  for  thee; 
Arise,  arise  !  the  light  breaks  o'er  thee  ; 

Thy  name  is  graven  on  the  throne; 
Thy  home  is  in  the  world  of  glory, 

Where  thy  Redeemer  reigns  alone. 

2  Tossed  on  time's  rude,  relentless  surges, 

Calmly,  composed,  and  dauntless  stand, 
For  lo  !  beyond  those  scenes  emerges 

The  height  that  bounds  the  promised  land  : 
Behold  !  behold  !   the  land  is  rearing, 

Where  the  wild  sea-storm's  rage  is  o  er  ; 
Hark  !  how  the  heavenly  hosts  are  cheering, 

See  in  what  throngs  they  range  the  shore ! 

3  Cheer  up  !  cheer  up  !  the  day  breaks  o'er  thee, 

Bright  as  the  summer's  noon-tide  ray. 
The  star-gemmed  crowns  and  realms  of  glory 

Invite  thy  happy  soul  away  ; 
Away  !  away  !  leave  all  for  glory, 

Thy  name  is  graven  on  the  throne ; 
Thy  heme  is  in  that  world  of  glory, 

Where  thy  Redeemer  reigns  alone. 


380  CHRISTIAN. 

689.  1  Timothy  6  :  12.  H.  M. 

1  Fight  the  good  fight !  lay  hold 

Upon  eternal  lite  ; 
Keep  but  thy  shield, — be  bold  ! 

Stand  through  the  hottest  strife  : 
With  thy  great  Captain  on  the  field, 
Thou  canst  not  fail,  unless  thou  yield. 

2  No  force  of  earth  or  hell, 

Though  fiends  with  men  unite, 
Truth's  champion  can  compel, 

However  pressed,  to  flight : 
He  stands  unmoved  upon  the  field ; 
He  cannot  fall,  unless  he  yield. 

3  Trust  in  thy  Saviour's  might ; 

Yea,  till  thy  latest  breath, 
Fight,  and  like  him  in  fight, 

By  dying  conquer  death  : 
And,  all-victorious  in  the  field, 
Then,  with  thy  sword,  thy  spirit  yield. 

4  Great  words  are  these,  and  strong  ; 

Yet,  Lord,  I  look  to  thee  ; 
To  whom  alone  belong 

Valor  and  victory  : 
With  thee,  my  Captain,  in  the  field, 
I  must  prevail — I  cannot  yield  ! 

690.  Luke  10  ;39.  L.  M. 

1  Oh,  that  I  could  forever  dwell, 

Delighted  at  the  Saviour's  feet; 
Behold  the  form  I  love  so  well, 
And  all  his  tender  words  repeat ! 

2  The  world  shut  out  from  all  my  soul, 

And  heaven  brought  in  with  all  its  bliss, — ■ 
Oh  !  is  there  aught,  from  pole  to  pou-. 
One  moment  to  compare  with  this? 


LOVE    FOR    THE    SAVIOUR.  381 

3  This  is  the  hidden  life  I  prize — 

A  life  of  penitential  love  ; 
When  most  ray  follies  I  despise. 

And  raise  my  highest  thoughts  above; 

4  "When  ail  I  am  I  clearly  see. 

And  freely  own,  with  deepest  shame  ; 
When  the  Redeemer's  love  to  me 
Kindles  within  a  deathless  flame. 

5  Thus  would  I  live  till  nature  fail, 

And  all  my  former  sins  forsake  ; 

Then  rise  to  God  within  the  vail. 
And  of  eternal  joys  partake. 

691.  Luke  24:  £9.  L.  M. 

1  Sun  of  my  soul  !  thou  Saviour  dear, 
It  is  not  uight  if  thou  be  near  : 
Oh,  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise 
To  hide  thee  from  thy  servant's  eyes  ! 

2  When  soft  the  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  wearied  eyelids  gently  steep, 

Be  my  last  thought, — how  sweet  to  rest 
Forever  on  my  Saviour's  breast  I 

3  Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve. 
For  without  thee  I  cannot  live  ; 

v   Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh, 
For  without  thee  I  dare  not  die. 

4  Be  near  to  bless  me  when  I  wake, 

Ere  through  the  world  my  way  I  take  ; 
Abide  with  me  till  in  thy  love 
I  lose  myself  in  heaven  above. 

692.  isaiah:;!,.  L.  H 

1   Oh,  sweetly  breathe  the  lyres  above, 

When  angels  touch  the  quivering  string, 
And  wake,  to  chant  Immanuel's  love, 
Such  strains  as  angel-lips  can  sing! 


382  CHRISTIAN. 

2  And  sweet,  on  earth,  the  choral  swell, 

From  mortal  tongues,  of  gladsome  lays; 
When  pardoned  souls  their  raptures  tell, 
And,  grateful,  hymn  linmanuel's  praise. 

3  Jesus,  thy  name  our  souls  adore ; 

We  own  the  bond  that  makes  us  thine; 
And  carnal  joys,  that  charmed  before, 
For  thy  dear  sake  we  now  resign. 

4  Our  hearts,  by  dying  love  subdued, 

Accept  thine  offered  grace  to-day  ; 

Beneath  the  cross,  with  blood  bedewed, 

We  bow,  and  give  ourselves  away. 

5  In  thee  we  trust, — on  thee  rely  ; 

Though  we  are  feeble,  thou  art  strong  ; 
Oh,  keep  us  till  our  spirits  fly 

To  join  the  bright,  immortal  throng! 

093.  Psalm  119  :  151.  L.  M. 

0  Love  Divine  !  that  stooped  to  share 
Our  sharpest  pang,  our  bitterest  tear, 

On  thee  we  cast  each  earth-born  care, 
We  smile  at  pain  while  Thou  art  near. 

Though,  long  the  weary  way  we  tread, 
And  sorrow  crown  each  lingering  year, 

No  path  we  shun,  no  darkness  dread, 

Our  hearts  still  whispering,  Thou  art  near. 

When  drooping  pleasure  turns  to  grief, 
And  trembling  faith  is  changed  to  fear, 

The  murmuring  wind,  the  quivering  leaf, 
Shall  softly  tell  us  Thou  art  near. 

On  thee  we  fling  our  burdening  woe, 

0  Love  Divine,  forever  dear; 
Content  to  suffer  while  we  know, 

Living  or  dying,  Thou  art  near ! 


1 


LOVE    FOE,    THE    SAVIOUR.  383 

694.  2  Cor.  12:  10.  L.   M. 

1  Let  me  but  Lear  my  Saviour  say, 

"  Strength  shall  be'equal  to  thy  clay  ;'* 
Then  1  rejoice  in  deep  distress, 
Leaning  on  all-sufficient  grace. 

2  I  can  do  all  thing's — or  can  bear 
All  suffering,  if  my  Lord  be  there  ; 
Sweet  pleasures  mingle  with  the  pains, 
While  he  my  sinking  head  sustains. 

3  I  glory  in  infirmity, 

That  Christ's  own  power  may  rest  on  me  ; 
When  I  am  weak,  then  am  I  strong; 
Grace  is  my  shield,  and  Christ  my  song. 

695.  L.  M. 

1  Far  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world  !  begone, 
Let  my  religious  hours  alone  : 

Fain  would  mine  eyes  my  Saviour  sec — 
I  wait  a  visit,  Lord !  from  thee. 

2  My  heart  grows  warm  with  holy  fire, 
And  kindles  with  a  pure  desire  : 
Come,  my  dear  Jesus  !  from  above, 
And  feed  my  soul  with  heavenly  love. 

3  Blest  Saviour  !  what  delicious  fore — 
How  sweet  thine  entertainments  are! 
Never  did  angels  taste  above 
Redeeming  grace  and  dying  love. 

'696.  John  6: 51.  L.  M. 

1  Away  from  earth  my  spirit  turns, 

Away  from  every  transient  good  ; 
With  strong  desire  my  bosom  burns, 
To  feast  on  heaven's  immortal  food. 

2  Thou,  Saviour,  art  the  living  bread; 

Thou  wilt  my  every  want  supply  : 
By  thee  sustained,  and  cheered,  and  led, 
I  '11  press, through  dangers  to  the  sky. 


384  CHRISTIAN-. 

3  What  though  temptations  oft  distress, 

And  sin  assails  and  breaks  my  peace; 
Thou  wilt  uphold,  and  save,  and  bless, 
And  bid  the  storms  of  passion  cease. 

4  Then  let  me  take  thy  gracious  hand, 

And  walk  beside  thee  onward  still; 
Till  my  glad  feet  shall  safely  stand, 
Forever  firm  on  Zion's  hill. 

697.  Mark  8:  £8.  L.   M. 

1  Jesus  !  and  shall  it  ever  be, 

A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  thee  ? 
Ashamed  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days  ? 

2  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

3  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  that  dear  Friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend  ! 
No ;  when  I  blush — be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 

4  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  yes,  I  may, 
When  I  've  no  guilt  to  wash  away  ; 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fears  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

5  Till  then — nor  is  my  boasting  vain — 
Till  then  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain ! 
And  oh,  may  this  my  glory  be, 
That  Christ  is  not  ashamed  of  me  ! 

698.  John  14  :  19.  L.  M. 

1  When  sins  and  fears,  prevailing  rise, 
And  fainting  hope  almost  expires, 
To  thee,  O  Lord,  I  lift  my  eyes ; 
To  thee  I  breathe  my  soul's  desires. 


LOVE    FOR    THE    SAVIOUR.  38; 

2  Art  thou  not  mine,  ray  living  Lord? 

And  can  ray  hope,  my  comfort  die  ? 
'Tis  fixed  on  thine  almighty  word — 
That  word  which  built  the  earth  and  sky. 

3  If  my  immortal  Saviour  lives, 

Then  my  immortal  life  is  sure; 
His  word  a  firm  foundation  gives; 
Here  may  I  build,  and  rest  secure. 

4  Here  let  my  faith  unshaken  dwell; 

Forever  sure  the  promise  stands  ; 
Not  all  the  powers  of  earth  or  hell 
Can  e'er  dissolve  the  sacred  bands. 

5  Here,  O  my  soul,  thy  trust  repose ; 

If  Jesus  is  forever  mine, 
Not  death  itself — that  last  of  foes — 
Shall  break  a  union  so  divine. 


699.  1  Cor.  6  :  19.  L.  M. 

1  Oh,  not  my  own  these  verdant  hills, 

Andfruits,  and  flowers,  and  stream,  and  wood; 
But  his  who  all  with  glory  fills, 

Who  bought  me  with  his  precious  blood. 

2  Oh,  not  my  own  this  wondrous  frame, 

Its  curious  work,  its  living  soul ; 
But  his  who  for  my  ransom  came  ; 

Slain  for  my  sake,  he  claims  the  whole. 

3  Oh,  not  my  own  the  grace  that  keeps 

My  feet  from  fierce  temptations  free ; 
Oh,  not  my  own  the  thought  that  leaps, 
Adoring,  blessed  Lord,  to  thee. 

4  Oh,  not  my  own  ;  I  '11  soar  and  sing, 

When  life,  with  all  its  toils,  is  o'er, 
And  thou  thy  trembling  lamb  shalt  bring 
Safe  home,  to  wander  nevermore. 
33 


386  CHRISTIAN. 

700 »  Colossians  1 :  19.  £,.  M. 

1  Fountain  of  grace,  rich,  full,  and  free, 
AVhat  need  I,  that  is  not  in  thee  : 
Full  pardon,  strength  to  meet  the  day, 
And  peace  which  none  can  take  away. 

2  Doth  sickness  fill  my  heart  with  fear, 
'T  is  sweet  to  know  that  thou  art  near  ; 
Am  I  with  dread  of  justice  tried, 

'T  is  sweet  to  know  that  Christ  hath  died. 

3  In  life,  thy  promises  of  aid 
Forbid  my  heart  to  be  afraid  ; 

In  death,  peace  gently  vails  the  eyes, — 
Christ  rose,  and  I  shall  surely  rise. 

701.  L.  M. 

1  Saviour,  when  night  involves  the  skies, 

My  soul,  adoring  turns  to  thee  ; 
Thee,  self-abased  in  mortal  guise, 

And  wrapped  in  shades  of  death  for  me. 

2  On  thee  my  waking  raptures  dwell, 

When  crimson  gleams  the  east  adorn  ; 
Thee,  Victor  of  the  grave  and  hell ; 
Thee,  Source  of  life's  eternal  morn. 

3  When  noon  her  throne  in  light  arrays, 

To  thee  my  soul  triumphant  springs ; 
Thee,  throned  in  glory's  endless  blaze ; 
Thee,  Lord  of  lords,  and  King  of  kings. 

4  O'er  earth  when  shades  of  evening  steal, 

To  death  and  thee  my  thoughts  I  give  ; 
To  death,  whose  power  I  soon  must  feel ; 
To  thee,  with  whom  I  trust  to  live. 

702.  Col.  4: 12.  L.M. 

1  My  soul  complete  in  Jesus  stands  ! 
It  fears  no  more  the  law's  demands  ; 
The  smile  of  God  is  sweet  within, 
Where  all  before  was  guilt  and  sin. 


LOVE    FOR    THE    SAVIOUR.  387 

2  My  soul  at  rest  in  Jesus  live? ; 
Accepts  the  peace  his  pardon  gives ; 
Receives  the  grace  his  death  secured, 
Aud  pleads  the  anguish  he  endured. 

3  My  soul  its  every  foe  defies, 

And  cries — 'T  is  God  that  justifies  ! 
"Who  charges  God's  elect  with  sin  ? 
Shall  Christ,  who  died  their  peace  to  win  ? 

4  A  song  of  praise  my  soul  shall  sing, 
To  our  eternal,  glorious  King  ! 
Shall  worship  humbly  at  his  feet, 

In  whom  alone  it  stands  complete. 

703.  Ephesians  3  :  19.  L.  M. 

1  Light  of  the  soul  !  0  Saviour  blest  ! 
Soon  as  thy  presence  fills  the  breast. 
Darkness  and  guilt  are  put  to  flight, 
And  all  is  sweetness  and  delight. 

2  Son  of  the  Father  !  Lord  most  high! 
How  glad  is  he  who  feels  thee  nigh  I 
Come  in  thy  hidden  majesty  ; 

Fill  us  with  love,  fill  us  with  thee. 

3  Jesus  is  from  the  proud  concealed, 
But  evermore  to  babes  revealed  ; 
Through  him,  unto  the  Father  be 
Glory  and  praise  eternally  ! 

704.  Jer.l6:19.  C.  B£ 

1  Dear  Refuge  of  my  weary  soul, 

On  thee,  when  sorrows  rise, 
On  thee,  when  waves  of  trouble  roll, 
My  fainting  hope  relies. 

2  To  thee  I  tell  each  rising  grief, 

For  thou  alone  canst  heal ; 
Thy  word  can  bring  a  swreet  relief 
For  every  pain  I  feel. 


388  CHRISTIAN. 

3  But  oh  !  when  gloomy  doubts  prevail, 

I  feai  to  call  thee  mine; 
The  springs  of  comfort  seem  to  fail, 
And  all  my  hopes  decline. 

4  Yet,  gracious  God,  where  shall  I  flee  ? 

Thou  art  my  only  trust : 
And  still  my  soul  would  cleave  to  thee, 
Though  prostrate  in  the  dust. 

5  Thy  mercy-seat  is  open  still, 

Here  let  my  soul  retreat, 
With  humble  hope  attend  thy  will, 
And  wait  beneath  thy  feet. 

705  .  Psalm  25  :  14.  C.    M. 

1  Speak  to  me,  Lord,  thyself  reveal, 

While  here  on  earth  I  rove; 
Speak  to  my  heart,  and  let  me  feel 
The  kindling  of  thy  love. 

2  With  thee  conversing,  I  forget 

All  time  and  toil  and  care  ; 

Labor  is  rest,  and  pain  is  sweet, 

If  thou,  my  God,  art  here. 

3  Thou  callest  me  to  seek  thy  face  ; 

Thy  face,  O  God,  I  seek,— 
Attend  the  whispers  of  thy  grace, 
And  hear  thee  inly  speak. 

4  Let  this  my  every  hour  employ, 

Till  I  thy  glory  see, 
Enter  into  my  Master's  joy, 
And  find  my  heaven  in  thee. 

706.  Cor.l:  22-24.  CM. 

1  Dearest  of  all  the  names  above, 
My  Jesus  and  my  God, 
Who  can  resist  thy  heavenly  love, 
Or  trifle  with  thv  blood  ?" 


LOVE    FOR   THE    SAVIOUR.  389 

2  'Tis  by  the  merits  of  thy  death 

Thy  Father  smiles  again  ; 
'T  is  by  thine  interceding  breath 
The  Spirit  dwells  with  men. 

3  Till  God  in  human  flesh  I  see, 

My  thoughts  no  comfort  find  : 
The  holy,  just,  and  sacred  Three 
Are  terrors  to  my  mind. 

4  But  if  Im man n el's  face  appear, 

My  hope,  my  joy,  begin  : 
His  name  forbids  my  slavish  fear  ; 
His  grace  removes  my  sin. 

5  "While  Jews  on  their  own  law  rely, 

And  Greeks  of  wisdom  boast, 
I  love  th'  incarnate  Mystery, 
And  there  I  fix  my  trust. 

707.  1  Peter  2:  7.  CM. 

1  How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 

In  a  believer's  ear  ! 
It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 

2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 

And  calms  the  troubled  breast ; 
'T  is  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary,  rest. 

3  Jesus  !    my  Shepherd,  Guardian,  Friend, 

My  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King ; 
My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Way,  my  End, 
Accept  the  praise  I  bring. 

»1-  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 
And  cold  my  warmest  thought ; 
But  when  I  see  thee  as  thou  art, 
I  '11  praise  thee  as  I  ought. 
*  33* 


390  CHRISTIAN. 

5  Till  then  I  would  thy  love  proclaim, 
With  every  fleeting  breath  ; 
And  may  the  music  of  thy  name, 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death. 

708.  Matt.  1  :  21.  C.  M. 

1  Jesus  !  I  love  thy  charming  name, 

'Tis  music  to  mine  ear  ; 
Fain  would  I  sound  it  out  so  loud, 
That  earth  and  heaven  should  hear. 

2  Yes ! — thou  art  precious  to  my  soul, 

My  transport  and  my  trust ; 
Jewels,  to  thee,  are  gaudy  toys, 
And  gold  is  sordid  dust. 

3  All  my  capacious  powers  can  wish, 

In  thee  doth  richly  meet ; 
Not  to  mine  eyes  is  light  so  dear, 
Nor  friendship  half  so  sweet. 

4  Thy  grace  still  dwells  upon  my  heart, 

Aud  sheds  its  fragrance  there  ; — 
The  noblest  balm  of  all  its  wounds, 
The  cordial  of  its  care. 

709.  Matt.  17:  8.  CM. 

1  Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  thee, 

With  sweetness  fills  my  breast : 
But  sweeter  far  thy  face  to  see. 
And  in  thy  presence  rest. 

2  Nor  voice  can  sing,  nor  heart  can  frame, 

Nor  can  the  memory  find 
A  sweeter  sound  than  thy  blest  name, 
0  Saviour  of  mankind  ! 

3  O  Hope  of  every  contrite  heart ! 

O  Joy  of  all  the  meek ! 
To  those  who  fall,  how  kind  thou  art! 
llow  o;oO(.l  to  those  who  seek ! 


LOVE    TOR    THE    SAVIOUR,  391 

4  But  what  to  those  who  find  I    Ah  !  this, 

Nor  tongue  nor  pen  can  show, 
The  love  of  Jesus,  what  it  is, 
Xone  but  his  loved  ones  know. 

5  Jesus,  our  only  joy  be  thou. 

As  thou  our  prize  wilt  be  ; 
Jesus,  be  thou  our  glory  now, 
And  through  eternity. 

710.  Eon,  5:  8.  CM. 

1  To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name. 

Awake  the  sacred  song  ! 
Oh  !  may  his  love — immortal  flame — 
Tune  every  heart  and  tongue  ! 

2  His  love,  what  mortal  thought  can  reach?- 

"What  mortal  tongue  display  I 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch, 

In  wonder,  dies  away. 

3  Dear  Lord  !  while  we  adoring  pay 

Our  humble  thanks  to  thee, 
May  every  heart  with  rapture  say, — 
"  The  Saviour  died  for  me  1" 

4  Oh  !  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme, 

Fill  every  heart  and  tongue, 
Till  strangers  love  thy  charming  name, 
And  join  the  sacred  song. 

711.  Bom.  S  i  33,  39.  C.  M. 

1  Lord  Jesus,  are  we  one  with  thee  I 

Oh  !  height,  oh  !  depth  of  love  I 
With  thee  we  died  upon  the  tree, 

In  thee  we  live  above. 

2  Such  was  thy  grace  that  for  our  sake 

Thou  didst  from  heaven  come  down, 
Our  mortal  flesh  and  blood  partake, 
In  all  our  miserv  one. 


392  CHRISTIAN. 

3  Our  sins,  our  guilt,  in  love  divine, 

Were  borne  on  earth  by  thee  ; 
The  gall,  the  curse,  the  wrath  were  thine, 
To  set  thy  members  free. 

4  Ascended  now  in  glory  bright, 

Still  one  with  us  thou  art; 
Nor  life,  nor  death,  nor  depth,  nor  height, 
Thy  saints  and  thee  can  part. 

5  Soon,  soon  shall  come  that  glorious  day 

When,  seated  on  thy  throne, 
Thou  shalt  to  wondering  worlds  display 
That  thou  with  us  art  one. 


7"  12.  Rom.  8  :  14-17-  C.  M. 

1  Oh,  speak  that  gracious  word  again, 

And  cheer  my  broken  heart ! 
No  voice  but  thine  can  soothe  my  pain, 
Or  bid  my  fears  depart. 

2  And  wilt  thou  still  vouchsafe  to  own 

A  worm  so  vile  as  I  ? 
And  may  I  still  approach  thy  throne, 
And  "Abba,  Father,"  cry? 

3  Oh,  then,  let  saints  and  angels  join, 

And  help  me  to  proclaim 
The  grace  that  healed  a  soul  like  mine, 
And  put  my  foes  to  shame  ! 

4  My  Saviour,  by  his  powerful  word, 

Has  turned  my  night  to  day  ; 
And  all  those  heavenly  joys  restored, 
"Which  I  had  sinned  away. 

5  Dear  Lord,  I  wonder  and  adore; 

Thy  grace  is  all  divine  : 
Oh,  keep  me,  that  I  sin  no  more 
Against  such  love  as  thine ! 


HOVE    FOR    THE    SAVIOUR.  'SUZ 

713.  Psalm  73:  26.  CM. 

1  0  Lord  !  I  would  delight  in  thee, 

And  on  thy  care  depend  ; 

To  thee  in  every  trouble  flee, 

My  best,  my  only  Friend. 

2  When  all  created  streams  are  dried, 

Thy  fullness  is  the  same  ; 
May  I  with  this  be  satisfied, 
And  glory  in  thy  name  ! 

3  No  good  in  creatures  can  be  found, 

Bat  may  be  found  in  thee ; 
I  must  have  all  things,  and  abound, 
While  God  is  God  to  me. 

4  0  Lord !  I  cast  my  care  on  thee  ; 

I  triumph  and  adore  ; 
Henceforth  my  great  concern  shall  be 
To  love  and  please  thee  more. 

714.  1  Pet.  5:  :.  CM. 

1  Lord,  it  belongs  Dot  to  my  care 

Whether  I  die  or  live  ; 
To  love  and  serve  thee  is  my  share, 
And  this  thy  grace  must  give. 

2  If  life  be  long,  I  will  be  glad 

That  I  may  long  obey  ; 
If  short,  yet  why  should  I  be  sad 
To  soar  to  endless  day  ? 

3  Christ  leads  me  through,  no  darker  rooms 

Then  be  went  through  before  ; 
Xo  one  into  his  kingdom  comes, 
But  through  his  opened  door. 

4  Come,  Lord,  when  grace  has  made  me  meet, 

Thy  blessed  face  to  see ; 
For  if  thy  work  on  earth  be  sweet, 
What  will  thy  glory  be  ! 


394  CHRISTIAN. 

5  Then  shall  I  end  my  sad  complaints, 

And  weary,  sinful  days, 
And  join  with  all  triumphant  saints 
Who  sing  Jehovah's  praise. 

6  My  knowledge  of  that  life  is  small ; 

The  eye  of  faith  is  dim  ; 
But 't  is  enough  that  Christ  knows  all, 
Aud  I  shall  be  with  him. 


715.  John  6:  68.  0.    M. 

1  To  whom,  my  Saviour,  shall  I  go, 

If  I  depart  from  thee  ? 
My  guide  through  all  this  vale  of  woe, 
And  more  than  all  to  me. 

2  The  world  reject  thy  gentle  reign, 

And  pay  thy  death  with  scorn  ; 
Oh  !  they  could  plait  thy  crown  again, 
And  sharpen  every  thorn. 

3  But  I  have  felt  thy  dying  love 

Breathe  gently  through  my  heart, 
To  whisper  hope  of  joys  above — 
And  can  we  ever  part  % 

4  Ah  !  no,  with  thee  I  '11  walk  below, 

My  journey  to  the  grave  : 
To  whom,  my  Saviour,  shall  I  go, 
When  only  thou  canst  save  ? 


716.  Lake  7:  47.  C.  M. 

1  Go,  tune  thy  voice  to  sacred  song, 

Exert  thy  noblest  powers, 
Go,  mingle  with  the  choral  throng, 
The  Saviour's  praises  to  prolong, 

Amid  life's  ncetino;  hours. 


LOVE    FOR    THE    SAVIOUR.  dt/'O 

2  Oil !  hast  thou  felt  a  Saviour's  love, 

That  flame  of  heavenly  birth  ? 
Then  let  thy  strains  melodious  prove, 
With  raptures  soaring  far  above 

The  trifling  toys  of  earth. 

3  Hast  found  the  pearl  of  price  unknown, 

That  cost  a  Saviour's  blood  ? 
Heir  of  a  bright  celestial  crown, 
That  sparkles  near  the  eternal  throne, 

Oh,  sing  the  praise  of  God! 

4  Sing  of  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain 

That  man  might  be  forgiven ; 
Sing  how  he  broke  death's  bars  in  twain 
Ascending  high  in  bliss  to  reign, 

The  God  of  earth  and  heaven ! 

717.  Luke  15:  2.  G.  M. 

1  Wouldst  thou  eternal  life  obtain ! 

Now  to  the  cross  repair; 
There  stand  and  gaze  and  weep  and  pray 
Where  Jesus  breathes  his  life  away ; 

Eternal  life  is  there  ! 

2  Go — 't  is  the  Son  of  God  expires  ! 

Approach  the  shameful  tree; 
See  quivering  there  the  mortal  dart, 
In  the  Redeemer's  loving  heart, 

O  sinful  soul,  for  thee  ! 

3  Go — there  from  every  streaming  wound 

Flows  rich  atoning  blood  : 
That  blood  can  cleanse  thy  deepest  stain, 
Bid  frowning  justice  smile  again, 

And  seal  thy  peace  with  God. 

4  Go — at  that  cross  thy  heart  subdued, 

With  thankful  love  shall  glow  ; 
By  wondrous  grace  thy  soul  set  free. 
Eternal  life  from  Christ  to  thee 

A  vital  stream  shall  flow  ! 


396  CHRISTIAN. 

718.  C.  M, 

1  O  Saviour,  lend  a  listening  ear, 

And  answer  my  request ! 
Forgive,  and  'wipe  the  falling  tear, 
Now  with  thy  love  my  spirit  cheer, 

And  set  my  heart  at  rest. 

2  I  mourn  the  hidings  of  thy  face  ; 

The  absence  of  that  smile, 
Which  led  me  to  a  throne  of  grace, 
And  gave. my  soul  a  resting-place, 

From  earthly  care  and  toil. 

3  'T  is  sin  that  separates  from  thee 

This  poor  benighted  soul  ; 
My  folly  and  my  guilt  I  see, 
And  now  upon  the  bended  knee, 

I  yield  to  thy  control. 

4  Up  to  the  place  of  thine  abode 

I  lift  my  waiting  eye  ; 
To  thee,  O  holy  Lamb  of  God  ! 
"Whose  blood  for  me  so  freely  flowed, 

I  raise  my  ardent  cry. 

719.  John  21: 15.  CM. 

1  Do  not  I  love  thee,  O  my  Lord  ? 

Behold  my  heart,  and  see  ; 
And  turn  the  dearest  idol  out 
That  dares  to  rival  thee. 

2  Is  not  thy  name  melodious  still 

To  mine  attentive  ear  \ 
Doth  not  each  pulse  with  pleasure  bound, 
My  Saviour's  voice  to  hear  ? 

3  Hast  thou  a  lamb  in  all  thy  flock 

I  would  disdain  to  feed  ? 
Hast  thou  a  foe  before  whose  face 
I  fear  thy  cause  to  plead  ? 


LOVE    FOR    THE    SAVIOUR.  397 

4  Would  not  my  heart  pour  forth  its  blood 

In  honor  of  thy  name? 
And  challenge  the  cold  hand  of  death 
To  damp  th'  immortal  flame? 

5  Thou  knowest  that  I  love  thee,  Lord ; 

But  oh  !  I  long  to  soar 
Far  from  the  sphere  of  mortal  joys, 
And  learn  to  love  thee  more. 

720..  Matt.  IS:  3.  CM, 

1  Oh,  see  how  Jesus  trusts  himself 

Unto  our  childish  love! 
As  though  by  his  free  ways  with  us 
Our  earnestness  to  prove. 

2  His  sacred  name  a  common  word 

On  earth  he  loves  to  hear ; 
There  is  no  majesty  in  him 

Which  love  may  not  come  near. 

3  The  light  of  love  is  round  his  feet, 

His  paths  are  never  dim  ; 
And  he  comes  nigh  to  us  when  we 
Dare  not  come  nigh  to  him. 

4  Let  us  be  simple  with  him,  then, 

Not  backward,  stiff,  nor  cold, 
As  though  our  Bethlehem  could  be 
What  Sinai  was  of  old. 

721.  Luke  23:42.  C.  M. 

1  Jesus  !  thou  art  the  sinner's  Friend  ; 

As  such  I  look  to  thee  ; 
Now,  in  the  fullness  of  thy  love, 
O  Lord  !  remember  me. 

2  Remember  thy  pure  word  of  grace, — 

Remember  Calvary  ; 
Remember  all  thy  dying  groans, 
And  then  remember  me. 
34 


398  CHRISTIAN. 

3  Thou  wondrous  Advocate  with  God  ! 

I  yield  myself  to  thee  ; 
While  thou  art  sitting  on  thy  throne, 
Dear  Lord  !  remember  me. 

4  Lord  !  I  am  guilty — I  am  vile, 

But  thy  salvation 's  free  ; 
Then,  in  thioe  all-abounding  grace, 
Dear  Lord  !  remember  me. 

5  And,  when  I  close  my  eyes  in  death, 

When  earthly  helps  all  flee, 
Then,  O  my  dear  Redeemer  God  ! 
I  pray,  remember  me. 

722.  C.  M. 

1  Jesus,  who  on  his  glorious  throne 

Rules  heaven,  and  earth,  and  sea, 
Is  pleased  to  claim  me  for  his  own, 
And  give  himself  to  me. 

2  His  person  fixes  all  my  love, 

His  blood  removes  my  fear  ; 
And  while  he  pleads  for  me  above, 
His  arm  preserves  me  here. 

3  His  word  of  promise  is  my  food, 

His  Spirit  is  ray  guide ; 
Thus  daily  is  my  strength  renewed, 
And  all  my  wants  supplied. 

4  For  him  I  count  as  gain  each  loss, 

Disgrace  for  him  renown  ; 
Well  may  I  glory  in  my  cross, 
While  he  prepares  my  crown. 

723.  Cant.  '2:16.  C.   M. 

1  My  God  !  the  spring  of  all  my  joys, 
The  life  of  my  delights, 
The  glory  of  my  brightest  days, 
And  comfort  of  my  nights  ! 


LOVE    FOR    THE    SAVIOUR.  399 

2  In  darkest  shades  if  lie  appear, 

My  dawning  is  begun  : 
He  is  my  soul's  sweet  morning  star, 
And  he  my  rising  sun. 

3  The  opening  heavens  around  me  shine 

With  beams  of  sacred  bliss, 
While  Jesus  shows  his  heart  is  mine, 
And  whispers,  I  am  his  ! 

4  My  soul  would  leave  this  heavy  clay, 

At  that  transporting  word  ; 
Eun  up  with  joy  the  shining  way, 
T'  embrace  my  dearest  Lord  ! 

5  Fearless  of  hell  and  ghastly  death, 

I'd  break  through  every  foe  ; 
The  wings  of  love  and  arms  of  faith 
Should  bear  me  conqueror  through. 

724.  Peter  2 -.7.  C.  M. 

1  Blest  Jesus  !  when  my  soaring  thoughts 

O'er  all  thy  graces  rove, 
How  is  my  soul  in  transport  lost, — ■ 
In  wonder,  joy,  and  love  ! 

2  Not  softest  strains  can  charm  my  ears, 

Like  thy  beloved  name  ; 
Nor  aught  beneath  the  skies  inspire 
My  heart  with  equal  flame. 

3  "Where'er  I  look,  my  wondering  eyes 

Unnumbered  blessings  see ; 
But  what  is  life,  with  all  its  bliss, 
If  once  compared  with  thee  ? 

4  Hast  thou  a  rival  in  my  breast? 

Search,  Lord,  for  thou  canst  tell 
If  aught  can  raise  my  passions  thus, 
Or  please  my  soul  so  well. 


400  CHRISTIAN. 

5  No  :  thou  art  precious  to  ray  heart, 
My  portion  and  ray  joy  : 
Forever  let  thy  boundless  grace 
My  sweetest  thoughts  employ. 

725.  John  10:  14.  C.  M. 

1  To  thee,  my  Shepherd  and  ray  Lord, 

A  grateful  song  I  '11  raise  ; 
Oh,  let  the  humblest  of  thy  flock 
Attempt  to  speak  thy  praise. 

2  My  life,  my  joy,  ray  hope,  I  owe 

To  thine  amazing  love  ; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  comforts  here, 
And  nobler  bliss  above. 

3  To  thee  my  trembling  spirit  flies, 

With  sin  and  grief  oppressed  ; 
Thy  gentle  voice  dispels  my  fears, 
And  lulls  my  cares  to  rest. 

4  Lead  on,  dear  Shepherd  ! — led  by  thee, 

No  evil  shall  I  fear; 
Soon  shall  I  reach  thy  fold  above, 
And  praise  thee  better  there. 

726.  Rev.  22: 4.  CM. 

1  Soon  will  the  heavenly  Bridegroom  come; 

Ye  wedding-guests  draw  near, 
And  slumber  not  in  sin,  when  he, 
The  Son  of  God  is  here ! 

2  Come,  let  us  haste  to  meet  our  Lord, 

And  hail  him  with  delight; 
Who  saved  us  by  his  precious  blood, 
And  sorrows  infinite ! 

3  Beside  him  all  the  patriarchs  old, 

And  holy  prophets  stand  ; 
The  glorious  apostolic  choir, 
And  noble  martyr  band. 


LOYE    FOR    THE    SAVIOUR.  401 

4  As  brethren  dear  they  welcome  us, 

And  lead  us  to  the  throne, 
Where  angels  bow  their  vailed  heads, 
Before  trie  Three  in  One  ; — 

5  Where  we,  with  all  the  saints  of  God, 

A  white-robed  multitude, 
Shall  praise  the  ascended  Lord,  who  deigns 
To  bear  our  flesh  and  blood  ! 

6  Our  lot  shall  be  for  aye  to  share 

His  reign  of  peace  above  ; 
And  drink,  with  unexhausted  joy, 
The  river  of  his  love. 

727.  Gal.  6:  14.  CM. 

1  Let  worldly  minds  the  world  pursue ; 

It  has  no  charms  for  me  ; 
Once  I  admired  its  trifles  too, 
But  grace  has  set  me  free. 

2  Its  pleasures  now  no  longer  please, 

No  more  content  afford.; 
Far  from  my  heart  be  joys  like  these, 
For  I  have  seen  the  Lord. 

3  As  by  the  light  of  opening  day 

The  stars  are  all  concealed; 
So  earthly  pleasures  fade  away, 
"When  Jesus  is  revealed. 

4  Creatures  no  more  divide  my  choice  ; 

I  bid  them  all  depart ; 
His  name,  and  love,  and  gracious  voice 
Have  fixed  my  roving  heart. 

728.  John  14  :  3.  S.  M. 

1  Since  Jesus  is  my  friend, 
And  I  to  him  belong, 
It  matters  not  what  foes  intend, 
However  fierce  and  strong:. 


402  CHRISTIAN. 

2  He  whispers  in  my  breast 

Sweet  words  of  holy  cheer, 
How  they  who  seek  in  God  their  rest 
Shall  ever  find  him  near  ; — 

3  How  God  hath  built  above 

A  city  fair  and  new, 
Where  eye  and  heart  shall  see  and  prove 
What  faith  has  counted  true. 

4  My  heart  for  gladness  springs  ; 

It  cannot  more  be  sad  ; 
For  very  joy  it  smiles  and  sings, — 
Sees  naught  but  sunshine  glad. 

5  The  sun  that  lights  mine  eyes, 

Is  Christ,  the  Lord  I  love  ; 
I  sing  for  joy  of  that  which  lies 
Stored  up  for  me  above. 

729,  Fsalm  31.  S.  M. 

1  My  spirit  on  thy  care, 

Blest  Saviour,  I  recline, 
Thou  wilt  not  leave  me  to  despair, 
For  thou  art  love  divine. 

2  Whate'er  events  betide, 

Thy  will  they  all  perform  ; 
Safe  in  thy  breast  my  head  I  hide, 
Nor  fear  the  coming  storm. 

3  Let  good  or  ill  befall, 

It  must  be  good  for  me, — 
Secure  of  having  thee  in  all, 
Of  having  all  in  thee. 

730.  Psalm  23:  4.  S.  M. 

1   While  my  Redeemer  's  near, 
My  shepherd  and  my  guide, 
I  bid  farewell  to  anxious  fear : 
My  wants  are  all  supplied. 


LOVE    FOR    THE    SAVIOUR.  403 

2  To  ever  fragrant  meads, 

Where  rich  abundance  grows, 

His  gracious  hand  indulgent  leads, 

And  guards  my  sweet  repose. 

3  Dear  Shepherd,  if  I  stray, 

My  wandering  feet  restore  ; 
To  thy  fair  pastures  guide  my  way, 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 

731.  lFeterl:8.  S.  M. 

1  Xot  with  our  mortal  eyes 

Have  we  beheld  the  Lord  ; 
Yet  we  rejoice  to  hear  his  name, 

And  love  him  in  his  word. 

2  On  earth  we  want  the  sight 

Of  our  Redeemer's  face  ; 
Yet,  Lord,  our  inmost  thoughts  delight 
To  dwell  upon  thy  grace. 

3  And  when  we  taste  thy  love, 

Our  joys  divinely  grow 
"Unspeakable,  like  those  above, 
And  heaven  begins  below. 

732.  Rev.  3:11.  S.  M. 

1  Oh,  what,  if  we  are  Christ's, 

Is  earthly  shame  or  loss? 
Bright  shall  the  crown  of  glory  be, 
When  we  have  borne  the  cross. 

2  Keen  was  the  trial  once, 

Bitter  the  cup  of  woe, 
When  martyred  saints,  baptized  in  blood, 
Christ's  sufferings  shared  below. 

3  Bright  is  their  glory  now, 

Boundless  their  joy  above, 
Where,  on  the  bosom  of  their  God, 
They  rest  in  perfect  love. 


404  CHRISTIAN. 

4  Lord,  may  that  grace  be  ours  ! 

Like  them  in  faith  to  bear 
All  that  of  sorrow,  grief,  or  pain, 
May  be  our  portion  here  ! 

5  Enough,  if  thou  at  last 

The  word  of  blessing  give, 
And  let  us  rest  beneath  thy  feet, 
Where  saints  and  angels  live ! 

733.  Psalm  73  :  25.  S.   M. 

1  My  God,  my  Life,  my  Love, 
To  thee,  to  thee  I  call ; 
I  cannot  live,  if  thou  remove, 
For  thou  art  all  in  all. 

S  To  thee,  and  thee  alone, 

The  angels  owe  their  bliss  : 
They  sit  around  thy  gracious  throne, 
And  dwell  where  Jesus  is. 

3  Not  all  the  harps  above 

Can  make  a  heavenly  place, 
If  God  his  residence  remove, 
Or  but  conceal  his  face. 

4  Nor  earth,  nor  all  the  sky, 

Can  One  delight  afford — 
No,  not  a  drop  of  real  joy 
Without  thy  presence,  Lord. 

5  Thou  art  the  sea  of  love, 

Where  all  my  pleasures  roll ; 
The  circle  where  my  passions  move, 
And  centre  of  my  soul. 

734.  Phil.  4:  13.  S.  M. 

1  0  Saviour,  who  didst  come 
By  water  and  by  blood  ; 
Confessed  on  earth,  adored  in  heaven, 
Eternal  Son  of  God  ! 


LOVE    FOR    THE    SAVIOUR.  405 

2  Jesus,  our  life  and  hope, 

To  endless  years  the  same; 
-We  plead  thy  gracious  promises, 
And  rest  upon  thy  name. 

3  By  faith  in  thee  we  live, 

By  faith  in  thee  we  stand, 
By  thee  we  vanquish  sin  and  death, 
And  gain  the  heavenly  land. 

4  O  Lord,  increase  our  faith  ; 

Our  fearful  spirits  calm  ; 
Sustain  us  through  this  mortal  strife, 
Then  give  the  victor's  palm ! 


735.  1  Pet.  2:25.  S.  M.,  D. 

1  I  was  a  wandering  sheep, 

I  did  not  love  the  fold  : 
I  did  not  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 

I  would  not  be  controlled  ; 
I  was  a  wayward  child, 

I  did  not  love  my  home, 
I  did  not  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 

I  loved  afar  to  roam. 

2  The  ^hepherd  sought  his  sheep, 

The  Father  sought  his  child ; 
He  followed  me  o'er  vale  and  hill, 

O'er  deserts  waste  and  wild  ; 
He  found  me  nigh  to  death, 

Famished,  and  faint,  and  lone ; 
He  bound  me  with  the  bands  of  love, 

He  saved  the  wandering  one. 

3  Jesus  my  Shepherd  is, 

'T  was  he  that  loved  my  soul, 
'T  was  he  that  washed  me  in  his  blood, 
'T  was  he  that  made  me  whole  : 


406  CHRISTIAN. 

'T  was  he  that  sought  the  lost, 
That  found  the  wandering  sheep, 

'T  was  he  that  brought  me  to  the  fold- 
'T  is  he  that  still  doth  keep. 

4  No  more  a  wandering  sheep, 

I  love  to  be  controlled, 
I  love  my  tender  Shepherd's  voice, 

I  love  the  peaceful  fold  : 
No  more  a  wayward  child, 

I  seek  no  more  to  roam, 
I  love  my  heavenb 

I  love,  I  love  his  home. 


738.  phii.  1:21.  S.  M.,  D. 

1  For  me  to  live  is  Christ 

To  die  is  endless  gain, 
For  him  I  gladly  bear  the  cross, 

And  welcome  grief  and  pain. 
Faithful  may  I  endure, 

And  hear  my  Saviour  say, 
Thrice  welcome  home,  beloved  child, 

Inherit  endless  day ! 

2  A  pilgrimage  my  lot, 

My  home  is  in  the  skies, 
I  nightly  pitch  my  tent  below, 

And  daily  higher  rise : 
My  journey  soon  will  end, 

My  scrip  and  staff  laid  down  ; 
Oh  !  tempt  me  not  with  earthly  toys, 

I  go  to  wear  a  crown. 

*73T.  Psalm  23.  S.  M. 

1   The  Lord  my  Shepherd  is, 
I  shall  be  well  supplied ; 
Since  he  is  mine,  ami  I  am  his, 
What  can  I  want  beside  I 


LOVE    FOR   THE    SAVIOUR.  407 

2  He  leads  me  to  the  place 

Where  heavenly  pasture  grows, 
Where  .living  waters  gently  pass, 
And  full  salvation  flows. 

3  If  e'er  I  go  astray, 

He  doth  ray  soul  reclaim  ; 
And  guides  me  in  his  own  right  way, 
For  his  most  holy  name. 

4  While  he  affords  his  aid, 

I  cannot  yield  to  fear ; 
Though  I  should  walk  through  death's  dark 
shade, 
My  Shepherd  's  with  me  there. 

5  In  spite  of  all  my  foes, 

Thou  dost  my  table  spread ; 
My  cup  with  blessings  overflows, 
And  joy  exalts  my  head. 

6  The  bounties  of  thy  love 

Shall  crown  my  future  days  ; 

Nor  from  thy  house  will  I  remove, 

Nor  cease  to  speak  thy  praise. 

738,  S.  M.,  D. 

1  Jesus,  the  Christ  of  God, 

The  Father's  blessed  Son  ; 
The  Father's  bosom  thine  abode-, 

The  Father's  love  thine  own ; 
Jesus,  the  Lamb  of  God, 

Who  us  from  hell  to  raise  i 

Hast  shed  thy  reconciling  blood ; — 

We  give  thee  endless  praise  ! 

2  God,  and  yet  man  thou  art ! 

True  God,  true  man  art  thou ; 
Of  man,  and  of  man's  earth  a  part, 
One  with  us  thou  art  now : 


408  CHRISTIAN. 

Great  sacrifice  for  sin, 

Giver  of  life  for  life, 
Restorer  of  the  peace  within, 

True  ender  of  the  strife. 

3  To  thee,  the  Christ  of  God, 

Thy  saints  exulting  sing  ; 
The  bearer  of  our  heavy  load, 

Our  own  anointed  King  : 
Rest  of  the  weary,  thou  ! 

To  thee  our  rest  we  come ; 
In  thee  to  find  our  dwelling  now, 

Our  everlasting  home. 


739.  L.  M.,  6  l. 

1  Jesus,  thou  source  of  calm  repose, 
All  fullness  dwells  in  thee  divine  ; 
Our  strength,  to  quell  the  proudest  foes ; 
Our  light,  in  deepest  gloom  to  shine ; 
Thou  art  our  fortress,  strength  and  tower, 
Our  trust  and  portion,  evermore. 


2  Jesus,  our  Comforter  thou  art, 

Our  rest  in  toil,  our  ease  in  pain  ; 
The  balm  to  heal"each  broken  heart, 

In  storms  our  peace,  in  loss  our  gain  ; 
Our  joy,  beneath  the  worldling's  frown  ; 
In  shame,  our  glory  and  our  crown  ; — 

3  In  want,  our  plentiful  supply  ; 

In  weakness,  our  almighty  power ; 
In  bonds,  our  perfect  liberty  ; 

Our  refuge  in  temptation's  hour; 
Our  comfort,  amidst  grief  and  thrall; 
Our  life  in  death;  our  all  in  all. 


LOVE    FOR    THE    SAVIOUR.  409 

740.  Hebrews  2  :  U-18.  L.  M.,   6   L. 

1  As  oft  with  worn  and  weary  feet, 

We  tread  earth's  rugged  valley  o'er, 
The  thought,  how  comforting  and  sweet, 

Christ  trod  this  very  path  before ! 
Our  wants  and  weaknesses  he  knows, 
From  life's  first  dawning  till  its  close. 

2  Does  sickness,  feebleness,  or  pain, 

Or  sorrow  in  our  path  appear  ? 
The  recollection  will  remain, 

More  deeply  did  he  suffer  here ; 
His  life  how  truly  sad  and  brief, 
Filled  up  with  suffering  and  with  grieC 

3  If  Satan  tempt  our  hearts  to  stray, 

And  whisper  evil  things  within, 
So  did  he  in  the  desert  way, 

Assail  our  Lord  with  thoughts  of  sin  ; 
When  worn,  and  in  a  feeble  hour, 
The  tempter  came  with  all  his  power. 

4  Just  such  as  I,  this  earth  he  trod, 

With  every  human  ill  but  sin  ; 
And,  though  indeed  the  very  God, 

As  I  am  now,  so  he  has  been; 
My  God,  my  Saviour!  look  on  me 
With  pity,  love,  and  sympathy. 

741.  *         L.  M.,  6  l. 

1  Why  should  I  fear  the  darkest  hour, 
Or  tremble  at  the  tempest's  power  '? 
Jesus  vouchsafes  to  be  my  tower. 
Though  hot  the  fight,  why  quit  the  field  I 
Why  should  I  either  flee  or  yield, 
Since  Jesus  is  my  mighty  shield  I 


410  CHRISTIAN. 

2  Tho'  all  the  flocks  and  herds  were  dead, 
My  soul  a  famine  need  not  dread, 

For  Jesus  is  my  living  bread. 
I  know  not  what  may  soon  betide, 
Or  how  my  wants  shall  be  supplied  ; 
But  Jesus  knows  and  will  provide. 

3  Though  sin  would  fill  me  with  distress, 
The  throne  of  grace  I  dare  address, 
For  Jesus  is  my  righteousness. 
Against  me  earth  and  hell  combine, 
But  on  my  side  is  power  divine  : 
Jesus  is  all,  and  he  is  mine. 

742.  L.  M.,  G  l, 

1  When,  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies, 
The  morning  light  salutes  mine  eyes, 
O  Sun  of  righteousness  divine, 
On  me  with  beams  of  mercy  shine  ! 
Oh!   chase  the  clouds  of  guilt  away, 
And  turn  my  darkness  into  day. 

S  And  when  to  heaven's  all -glorious  King 
My  morning  sacrifice  I  bring, 
And,  mourning  o'er  my  guilt  and  shame, 
Ask  mercy  in  my  Saviour's  name ; 
Thou,  Jesus,  cleanse  me  witli  thy  blood, 
And  be  my  Advocate  with  God. 

S  "When  each  day's  scenes  and  labors  close. 
And  wearied  nature  seeks  repose, 
With  pardoning  mercy  richly  blest, 
Guard  me,  my  Saviour,  while  I  rest; 
And,  as  each  morning  sun  shall  rise, 
Oh,  lead  me  onward  to  the  skies  ! 

4  And  at  my  life's  last  setting  sun, 
My  conflicts  o'er,  my  labors  done, 
Jesus,  thy  heavenly  radiance  shed, 
To  cheer  and  bless  my  dying  bed  ; 
And  from  death's  gloom  my  spirit  raise, 
To  see  thy  face,  and  sing  thy  praise. 


LOYE    FOR    THE    SAVIOUR.  411 

743.  L.  M.,  G  l. 

1  None  loves  me,  Saviour,  with  thy  love, 
Xone  else  can  meet  such  needs  as  mine  ; 
Oh  !  grant  me,  as  thou  shalt  approve, 
All  that  befits  a  child  of  thine  ! 

From  every  fear  and  doubt  release, 
And  give  me  confidence  and  peace. 

2  Give  me  a  faith  shall  never  fail, 
Oue  that  shall  always  work  by  love ; 
And  then,  whatever  foes  assail, 
They  shall  but  higher  courage  move 
More  boldly  for  the  truth  to  strive, 
And  more  by  faith  in  thee  to  live : — 

3  A  heart,  that,  when  my  days  are  glad, 
May  never  from  thy  way  decline, 
And  when  the  sky  of  life  grows  sad, 
May  still  submit  its  will  to  thine, — 
A  heart  that  loves  to  trust  in  thee, 

A  patient  heart,  create  in  me ! 

744.  L.  M.,  6  u 

1  My  Saviour,  thou  thy  love  to  me, 

In  waut,  in  pain,  in  shame,  hast  shown, 
For  me  upon  the  accursed  tree, 
Didst  by  thy  precious  death  atone  ; 
Thy  death  upon  my  heart  impress, 
That  nothing  may  it  thence  erase. 

2  Oh,  that  I,  like  a  little  child, 
May  follow  thee  ;  nor  ever  rest 

Till  sweetly  thou  hast  poured  thy  mild 
And  lowly  mind  into  my  breast ! 
Oh,  may  I  now  and  ever  be, 
One  spirit,  dearest  Lord,  with  thee ! 


412  CHRISTIAN. 

3  What  in  thy  love  possess  I  not  ? 
My  Star  by  night,  my  Sun  by  day, 
My  spring  of  life  when  parched  with  drought, 
My  wine  to  cheer,  my  bread  to  stay  ; 
My  strength,  my  shield,  my  safe  abode, 
My  robe  before  the  throne  of  God. 

745.  8s,  D. 

1  Ye  angels!  who  stand  round  the  throne, 

And  view  my  Immanuel's  face, — 
In  rapturous  songs  make  him  known, 

Oh !  tune  your  soft  harps  to  his  praise  : 
He  formed  you  the  spirits  you  are, 

So  happy,  so  noble,  so  good  ; 
When  others  sank  down  in  despair, 

Confirmed  by  his  power,  ye  stood. 

2  Ye  saints!  who  stand  nearer  than  they, 

And  cast  your  bright  crowns  at  his  feet, 
His  grace  and  his  glory  display, 

And  all  his  rich  mere)'  repeat; 
He  snatched  you  from  hell  and  the  grave, 

He  ransomed  from  death  and  despair  : 
For  you  he  was  mighty  to  save, 

Almighty  to  bring  you  safe  there. 

3  Oh !  when  will  the  period  appear 

When  I  shall  unite  in  your  song  % 
I'm  weary  of  lingering  here, 

And  I  to  your  Saviour  belong! 
I  want — oh !  I  want  to  be  there, 

To  sorrow  and  sin  bid  adieu — 
Your  joy  and  your  friendship  to  share — 

To  wonder,  and  worship  with  you ! 

746.  Phil.  1  :  23.  8S,  I). 

1  My  Saviour,  whom  absent  I  love, 
Whom,  not  having  seen,  I  adore, 
Whose  name  is  exalted  above 
All  glory,  dominion,  and  power, 


LOVE    FOB,    THE    SATIOUB.  -413 

Dissolve  thou  those  bands  that  detain 
My  soul  from  her  portion  in  thee  ; 

Ah  !  strike  off  this  adamant  chain, 
And  make  me  eternally  free  ! 

2  When  that  happy  era  begin-. 

When  arrayed  in  thy  glories  I  shine, 
Xor  grieve  any  more,  by  my  sins, 

The  bosom  on  which  I  recline, 
Oh  !  then  shall  the  vail  be  removed. 

And  round  me  thy  brightness  be  poured  ! 
I  shall  meet  him,  whom  absent  I  loved, 

I  shall  see,  whom  unseen  I  adored. 

3  And  then,  nevermore  shall  the  fears, 

The  trials,  temptations,  and  woes, 
Which  darken  this  valley  of  tears, 

Intrude  on  my  blissful  repose : 
To  Jesus,  the  crown  of  my  hope, 

My  soul  is  in  haste  to  be  gone ; 
Oh  !  bear  me,  ye  cherubim,  up, 

And  waft  me  away  to  his  throne  ! 

747.  .  8a. 

1  How  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours, 

When  Jesus  no  longer  I  see  ! 
The  woodlands,  the  fields,  and  the  flowers, 
Have  lost  all  their  sweetness  to  me. 

2  His  name  yields  the  richest  perfume, 

And  softer  than  music  his  voice  ; 
His  presence  can  banish  my  gloom, 
And  bid  all  within  me  rejoice. 

3  Dear  Lord  !  if  indeed  I  am  thine, 

And  thou  art  my  light  and  my  song; 
Say,  why  do  I  languish  and  pine, 
And  why  are  my  winters  so  long  \ 

4  Oh  !  drive  these  dark  clouds  from  the  sky, 

Thy  soul-cheering  presence  restore  ; 
Or  bid  me  soar  upward  on  high, 

Where  winters  and  storms  are  no  more. 
35* 


414  CHRISTIAN. 

748.  Heb.l:14.  8S. 

1  Inspirer  and  hearer  of  prayer, 

Thou  Shepherd  and  Guardian  of  thine, 
My  all  to  thy  covenant  care 
I  sleeping  or  waking  resign. 

2  If  thou  art  my  shield  and  my  sun, 

The  night  is  no  darkness  to  me  ; 
And,  fast  as  my  moments  roll  on, 
They  bring  ine  but  nearer  to  thee. 

3  Thy  ministering  spirits  descend 

To  watch  while  thy  saints  are  asleep  ; 
By  day  and  by  night  they  attend, 
The  heirs  of  salvation  to  keep. 

4  Bright  seraphs,  .despatched  from  the  throne, 

Repair  to  their  stations  assigned  ; 
And  angels  elect  are  sent  down, 

To  guard  the  redeemed  of  mankind. 

5  Their  worship  no  interval  knows  ; 

Their  fervor  is  still  on  the  wing; 
And,  while  they  protect  my  repose, 
They  chant  to  the  praise  of  my  King. 

6  I,  too,  at  the  season  ordained, 

Their  chorus  forever  shall  join, 
And  love  and  adore,  without  end, 
Their  faithful  Creator  and  mine. 

749.  8s. 

1  My  gracious  Redeemer  I  love, 

His  praises  aloud  I'll  proclaim  : 
And  join  with  the  armies  above, 
To  shout  his  adorable  name. 

2  To  gaze  on  his  glories  divine 

Shall  be  my  eternal  employ; 
To  sec  them  incessantly  shine, 
My  boundless,  ineffable  joy. 


LOVE    FOR    THE    SAVIOUR.  415 

3  He  freely  redeemed  with  his  blood, 

My  soul  from  the  confines  of  hell, 
To  live  on  the  smiles  of  my  God, 

And  in  his  sweet  presence  to  dwell ; — 

4  To  shine  with  the  angels  in  light, 

With  saints  and  with  seraphs  to  sine, 
To  view,  with  eternal  delight, 

My  Jesus,  my  Saviour,  my  King! 

750.  1  Peter  2:7.  C.   P.   M. 

1  Oh,  could  I  speak  the  matchless  worth, 
Oh,  could  I  sound  the  glories  forth, 

Which  in  my  Saviour  shine  ! 
I'd  soar,  and  touch  the  heavenly  strings, 
And  vie  with  Gabriel  while  he  sings 

In  notes  almost  divine. 

2  Fd  sing  the  precious  blood  he  spilt, 
My  ransom  from  the  dreadful  guilt 

Of  sin  and  wrath  divine  ! 
*  I'd  sing  his  glorious  righteousness, 
In  which  all-perfect,  heavenly  dress 
My  soul  shall  ever  shine. 

2  I M  sing  the  characters  he  bears, 
And  all  the  forms  of  love  he  wears, 

Exalted  on  his  throne  : 
In  loftiest  songs  of  sweetest  praise, 
I  would  to  everlasting  days 
Make  all  his  glories  known. 

4  Well — the  delightful  day  will  come, 
When  my  dear  Lord  will  bring  me  home, 

And  I  shall  see  his  face  : 
Then  with  my  Saviour,  Brother,  Friend, 
A  blest  eternity  I'll  spend, 
Triumphant  in  his  grace. 


41G  CHRISTIAN. 


75  1 .  Luke  10 :  42.  C.  P.  M. 

1  Oh,  that  I  could  for  ever  sit, 
With  Mary  at  the  Master's  feet ! 

Be  this  my  happy  choice, — 
My  only  care,  delight,  and  bliss, 
My  joy,  my  heaven  on  earth  be  this, 

To  hear  the  Bridegroom's  voice  ! 

2  Oh  that  I  could,  with  favored  John, 
Recline  my  weary  head  upon 

The  dear  Redeemer's  breast : 
From  care,  and  sin,  and  sorrow  free, 
Give  me,  O  Lord  !  to  find  in  thee 

My  everlasting  rest  I 

3  God  only  knows  the  love  of  God ; 
Oh,  that  it  now  were  shed  abroad 

In  this  poor  stony  heart  1 
For  this  I  sigh  ;  for  thee  I  pine  ; 
This  only  portion,  Lord,  be  mine, 

Be  mine  the  better  part  I 


752.  lFeterI:8.  C.  P.  M. 

1  Jesus,  I  love  thee  I  thou  dost  know 
How  true  my  love,  how  deep  my  woe ; 

Almost  too  deep  to  bear  I 
But  thou  wilt  guide  me  by  thy  hand, 
Strong  in  thy  strength  I  yet  may  stand, 

Still  resting  in  thy  care. 

2  Thou  wilt  not  leave  the  weakest  one ; 
Though  every  outward  hope  be  gone, 

I  know  that  thou  art  nigh  ; 
Man  knows  not  what  my  sufferings  are, 
He  cannot  know  ;  he  would  not  care ; 

But  thou  art  sympathy. 


LOYE    FOR    THE    SAVIOUR.  41 7 

3  Thou  wilt  not  let  my  footsteps  fail, 
Nor  let  me,  journeying  through  this  vale, 

Bring  on  thy  gospel  shame  ; 
Though  naught  is  mine  but  sin  and  woe, 
Yet  in  thy  righteousness  I  go, 

And  triumph  in  thy  name. 

4  And  when  the  bitter  cup  is  past, 
And  when  I  sink  in  death  at  last, 

It  is  to  be  with  thee  ; 
To  come  with  thee  in  clouds  of  heaven, 
Eansomed,  pure,  holy,  thine,  forgiven, 

Ever  to  reign  with  thee. 

753.  coi.  2=  io.  C.  P.  M. 

1  Come  join, ye  saints,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Alone  in  Jesus  to  rejoice, 

And  worship  at  his  feet ; 
Come,  take  his  praises  on  your  tongues, 
And  raise  to  him  your  thankful  songs, 

"  In  him  ye  are  complete  !" 

2  In  him,  who  all  our  praise  excels, 
The  fullness  of  the  Godhead  dwells, 

And  all  perfections  meet : 
The  head  of  all  celestial  powers, 
Divinely  theirs,  divinely  ours  ; 

"  In  him  ye  are  complete  !" 

3  Still  onward  urge  your  heavenly  way, 
Dependent  on  him  day  by  day, 

His  presence  still  entreat ; 
His  precious  name  forever  bless, 
Your  glory,  strength  and  righteousness, 

"In  him  ye  are  complete!" 

4  Nor  fear  to  pass  the  vale  of  death: 
In  his  dear  arms  resign  your  breath, 

He  '11  make  the  passage  sweet ; 
The  gloom  and  fears  of  death  shall  flee, 
And  your  departing  souls  shall  see 

"In  him  ye  are  complete  I" 


418  CHRISTIAN. 

754.  Matt.  1:21.  C.  P.  M. 

1  Oh,  let  your  mingling  voices  rise 
In  grateful  rapture  to  the  skies, 

And  hail  a  Saviour's  birth ; 
Let  songs  of  joy  the  day  proclaim, 
When  JesuNs  all-triumphant  came 

To  bless  the  sons  of  earth. 

2  He  came  to  bid  the  weary  rest ; 

To  heal  the  sinner's  wounded  breast; 

To  bind  the  broken  heart; 
To  spread  the  light  of  truth  around  ; 
And  to  the  world's  remotest  bound, 

The  heavenly  gift  impart. 

3  He  came  our  trembling  souls  to  save. 
From  sin,  from  sorrow,  and  the  grave, 

And  chase  our  fears  away  ; 
Victorious  over  death  and  time, 
To  lead  us  to  a  happier  clime, 

Where  reigns  eternal  day. 

755.  Luke  12:  32.  C.  P.   M. 

1  Fear  not,  O  little  flock,  the  foe 
Who  madly  seeks  your  overthrow  ; 

Dread  not  his  rage  and  power; 
What  tho'  your  courage  sometimes  faints, 
His  seeming  triumph  o'er   God's  saints 

Lasts  but  a  little  hour. 

2  Be  of  good  cheer  ;  your  cause  belongs 
To  him  who  can  avenge  your  wrongs; 

Leave  it  to  him,  our  Lord  ! 
Though  hidden  yet  from  all  our  eyes. 
He  sees  the  Gideon  that  shall  rise 

To  save  us,  and  his  word. 


LOYE    FOR    THE    SAVIOUR.  419 

3  As  true  as  God's  own  word  is  true, 
Xot  earth  nor  hell  with  all  their  crew 

Against  us  shall  prevail ; 
A  jest  and  by-word  arc  they  grown  ; 
God  is  with  us,  we  are  his  own, 

Our  victory  cannot  fail ! 

4  Amen,  Lord  Jesus,  grant  our  prayer  I 
Great  Captain,  now  thine  arm  make  bare, 

Fight  for  us  once  again  ! 
So  shall  thy  saints  and  martyrs  raise 
A  mighty  chorus  to  thy  praise, 

World  without  end :  Amen ! 

756.  K  M. 

1  Awake,  my  soul,  to  joyful  lays, 

And  sing  the  great  Redeemer's  praise ; 
He  justly  claims  a  song  from  me  : 
His  loving-kindness,  oh,  how  free ! 

2  He  saw  me  ruined  in  the  fall, 

Yet  loved  me,  notwithstanding  all ; 
He  saved  me  from  my  lost  estate  : 
His  loving-kindness,  oh,  how  great! 

3  Though  numerous  hosts  of  mighty  foes, 
Though  earth  and  hell  my  way  oppose, 
He  safely  leads  my  soul  along : 

His  loving-kindness,  oh,  how  strong ! 

4  When  trouble,  like  a  gloomy  cloud, 
Has  gathered  thick  and  thundered  loud, 
He  near  my  soul  hath  always  stood: 
His  loving-kindness,  oh,  how  good  1 

5  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale  ; 
Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  must  fail : 
Oh,  may  my  last  expiring  breath 
His  loving-kindness  sing  in  death  ! 

6  Then  let  me  mount  and  soar  away 
To  the  bright  world  of  endless  day; 
And  sing,  with  rapture  and  surprise, 
His  loving-kindness  in  the  skies  ! 


420  CHRISTIAN. 

757.  P.  M. 

1  Fairest  Lord  Jesus  ! 
Ruler  of  all  nature  ! 

O  thou  of  God  and  man  the  Son  ! 

Thee  will  I  cherish, 

Thee  will  I  honor, 
Thou  !  my  soul's  glory,  joy  and  crown. 

2  Fair  are  the  meadows, 
Fairer  still  the  woodlands  ! 

Robed  in  the  blooming  garb  of  spring ; 

Jesus  is  fairer, 

Jesus  is  purer, 
Who  makes  the  woeful  heart  to  sing. 

3  Fair  is  the  sunshine, 
Fairer  still  the  moonlight, 

And  the  twinkling  starry  host ; 

Jesus  shines  brighter, 

Jesus  shines  purer, 
Than  all  the  angels  heaven  can  boast. 

758.  Psalm  23.  lis  &  10s. 

1  The  Lord  is  my  Shepherd,  he  makes  me  repose 

Where  the  pastures  in  beauty  are  growing, 
He  leads  me  afar  from  the  world  and  its  woes, 
Where  in  peace  the  still  waters  are  flowing. 

2  He  strengthens  my  spirit,  he  shows  me  the  patli 

Where  the  arms  of  his  love  shall  enfold  me, 
And  when  I  walk  through  the  dark  valley  of  death, 
His  rod  and  his  staff  will  uphold  me  ! 

759o  Cant.  1  :  7,  3.  i  1 S  &  1  OS. 

1  Oh,  tell  me,  thou  Life  and  Delight  of  my  soul. 
Where  the  flock  of  thy  pasture  are  fj&eding; 
I  seek  thy  protection,  I  need  thy  control, 
I  would  go  where  my  Shepherd  is  leading. 


LOVE    FOR   THE    SAVIOUR.  421 

2  Ob,  tell  rae  the  place  where  thy  flock  are  at  rest, 

Where  the  noontide  will  find  them  reposing; 
The  tempest  now  rages,  my  soul  is  distressed, 
And  the  pathway  of  peace  I  am  losing. 

3  And  why  should  I  stray  with  the  flocks  of  thy  foes, 

In  the  desert  where  now  they  are  roving; 
Where  hunger  and  thirst,  where  contentions  and 
woes, 
And  fierce  conflicts  their  ruin  are  proving? 

4  Ah,  when  shall  my  woes  and  my  wandering  cease. 

And  the  follies  that  fill  me  with  weeping? 
O  Shepherd  of  Israel,  restore  me  that  peace, 
Thou  dost  give  to  the  flock  thou  art  keeping ! 

5  A  voice  from  the  Shepherd  now  bids  me  return, 

By  the  way  where  the  foot-prints  are  lying; 
No  longer  to  wander  no  longer  to  mourn : 
And  homeward  my  spirit  is  flying. 

760.  Ss  &  7s,  D. 

1  Love  divine,  all  love  excelling, — 

Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  down  I 
Fix  in  us  thy  humble  dwelling, 

All  thy  faithful  mercies  crown  : 
Jesus  !   thou  art  all  compassion, 

Pure,  unbounded  love  thou  art; 
Visit  us  with  thy  salvation, 

Enter  every  trembling  heart. 

2  Breathe,  oh,  breathe  thy  loving  Spirit 

Into  every  troubled  breast ! 
Let  us  all  in  thee  inherit, 

Let  us  find  thy  promised  rest : 
Come,  almighty  to  deliver, 

Let  us  all  thy  life  receive! 
Speedily  return,  and  never, 

Never  more  thy  temples  leave  ! 


422  CHRISTIAN. 

3  Finish  then  thy  new  creation, 

Pure,  unspotted  may  we  be : 
Let  us  see  our  whole  salvation 

Perfectly  secured  by  thee  ! 
Changed  from  glory  into  glory, 

Till  in  heaven  we  take  our  place ; 
Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  thee, 

Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 


761.  Joto  15  :  4.  8s  &  7  s,  D» 

1  All  is  dying;  hearts  are  breaking 

Which  to  ours  were  closely  bound  ; 
And  the  lips  have  ceased  from  speaking 

Which  once  uttered  such  sweet  sound  ; 
And  the  arms  are  powerless  lying, 

Which  were  our  support  and  stay  ; 
And  the  eyes  are  dim  and  dying, 

Which  once  watched  us  night  and  day, 

2  Everything  we  love  and  cherish 

Hastens  onward  to  the  grave  ; 
Earthly  joys  and  pleasures  perish, 

And  whaterer  the  world  e'er  gave. 
All  is  fading,  all  is  fleeing ; 

Earthly  flames  must  cease  to  glow, 
Earthly  beings  cease  from  being, 

Earthly  blossoms  cease  to  blow. 

3  Yet  unchanged  while  all  decayeth, 

Jesus  stands  upon  the  dust ; 
Lean  on  me  alone,  he  sayeth  ; 

Hope  and  love,  and  firmly  trust ! 
Oh,  abide,  abide  with  Jesus, 

Who  himself  forever  lives, 
Who  from  death  eternal  frees  us, 

Yea,  who  life  eternal  gives  1 


LOVE    FOR    THE    SAVIOUR.  423 

762.  Lute  9  :  23.  S3  &   Ts,  D. 

1  Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken, 

All  to  leave,  and  follow  thee  ; 
Xaked,  poor,  despised,  forsaken, 

Thou,  from  hence,  my  all  shalt  be ! 
Perish,  every  fond  ambition, 

All  I've  sought,  or  hoped,  or  known, 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition, 

God  and  heaven  are  still  my  own ! 

2  Let  the  world  despise  and  leave  me, 

They  have  left  my  Saviour,  too  ; 
Human  hearts  and  looks  deceive  me — 

Thou  art  not,  like  them,  untrue  ; 
Oh  !  while  thou  dost  smile  upon  me, 

God  of  wisdom,  love,  and  might, 
Foes  may  hate,  and  friends  disown  me, 

Show  thy  face,  and  all  is  bright. 

3  Man  may  trouble  and  distress  me, 

'T  will  but  drive  me  to  thy  breast, 
Life  with  trials  hard  may  press  me, 

Heaven  will  bring  me  sweeter  rest! 
Oh  !  't  is  not  in  grief  to  harm  me, 

While  thy  love  is  left  to  me  ; 
Oh  !  't  were  not  in  joy  to  charm  me, 

Were  that  joy  unmixed  with  thee. 


Go  then,  earthly  fame  and  treasure  ! 

Come  disaster,  scorn,  and  pain ! 
In  thy  service  pain  is  pleasure, 

With  thy  favor,  loss  is  gain. 
I  have  called  thee,  Abba,  Father! 

I  have  stayed  my  heart  on  thee  ! 
Storms  may  howl,  and  clouds  may  gather, 

All  must  work  for  s:ood  to  me. 


424  CHRISTIAN. 

5  Soul,  then  know  thy  full  salvation, 

Rise  o'er  sin,  and  fear,  and  care  ; 
Joy  to  find  in  every  station 

Something  still  to  do  or  bear. 
Think  what  Spirit  dwells  within  thee  ; 

Think  what  Father's  smiles  are  thine; 
Think  that  Jesus  died  to  win  thee ; 

Child  of  heaven,  canst  thou  repine? 

C  Haste  thee  on  from  grace  to  glory, 

Armed  by  faith,  and  winged  by  prayer! 
Heaven's  eternal  day  's  before  thee, 

God's  own  hand  shall  guide  thee  there: 
Soon  shall  close  thy  earthly  mission, 

Soon  shall  pass  thy  pilgrim  days, 
Hope  shall  change  to  glad  fruition, 

Faith  to  sight,  and  prayer  to  praise. 

763.  Proverbs  13:21.  8S  &  7s. 

1  One  there  is,  above  all  others, 

Well  deserves  the  name  of  Friend  ; 
His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's, 
Costly,  free,  and  knows  no  end. 

2  "Which  of  all  our  friends,  to  save  us. 

Could  or  would  have   shed  his  blood  ? 
But  our  Jesus  died  to  have  us 
Reconciled  in  him  to  God. 

3  When  he  lived  on  earth  abased, 

Friend  of  sinners  was  his  name  ; 
Now  above  all  glory  raised, 
lie  rejoices  in  the  same. 

4  Oh  !  for  grace  our  hearts  to  soften  ! 

Teach  us,  Lord,  at  length,  to  love; 
We,  alas!  forget  too  of; en 

What  a  friend  we  have  above. 


LOVE    FOR   THE    SAVIOUR.  425 

764.  ***■  w ;  8-  8s  &  7s. 

1  Jesus  only,  when  the  morning 

Beams  upon  the  path  I  tread  ; 
Jesus  only,  when  the  darkness 
Gathers  round  rny  weary  head. 

2  Jesus  only,  when  the  billows 

Cold  and  sullen  o'er  me  roll ; 
Jesus  only,  when  the  trumpet 

Rends  the  tomb  and  wakes  the  soul. 

3  Jesns  only,  when  in  judgment 

Boding  fears  my  heart  appall ; 
Jesus  only,  when  the  wretched 
On  the  rocks  and  mountains  call. 

4  Jesus  only,  when,  adoring, 

Saints  their  crowns  before  him  bring; 
Jesus  only,  I  will,  joyous, 
Through  eternal  ao-es  sinsr. 

7" (35.  John  8:  £6.  8s  Sz   Ts. 

1  Saviour,  hear  us,  through  thy  merit 

Lowly  bending  at  thy  feet; 

Oh,  draw  near  us  by  thy  Spirit ; 

Prostrate  at  thy  mercy  seat. 

2  For  the  joys  of  thy  salvation, 

Still  we  raise  our  cries  to  thee ; 
Hear  the  voice  of  supplication, 
Set  our  souls  at  liberty. 

766.  Matt.  23;  £0.  8  3  &  Ts. 

1  Always  with  us,  always  with  us — 

"Words  of  cheer  and  words  of  love  ; 
Thus  the  risen  Saviour  whispers, 
From  his  dwelling-place  above. 

2  With  us  when  we  toil  in  sadness, 

Sowing  much  and  reaping  none  ; 
Telling  us  that  in  the  future 
Golden  harvests  shall  be  won. 
36* 


426  CHRISTIAN. 

3  With  us  when  the  storm  is  sweeping 

O'er  our  pathway  dark  and  drear  ; 
Waking  hope  within  our  bosoms, 
Stilling  every  anxious  fear. 

4  With  us  in  the  lonely  valley, 

When  we  cross  the  chilling  stream ! 
Lighting  up  the  steps  to  glory 
With  salvation's  radiant  beam. 


767.  Isa.53:4.  Is  &  6S,  E. 

1  I  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus, 

The  spotless  Lamb  of  God ; 
He  bears  them  all,  and  frees  us 

From  the  accursed  load  ; 
I  bring  my  guilt  to  Jesus, 

To  wash  my  crimson  stains 
White  in  his  blood  most  precious, 

Till  not  a  stain  remains. 

2  I  lay  my  wants  on  Jesus  ; 

All  fullness  dwells  in  him  ; 
He  healeth  my  diseases, 

He  doth  my  soul  redeem : 
I  lay  my  griefs  on  Jesus, 

My  burdens  and  my  cares; 
He  from  them  all  releases, 

He  all  my  sorrows  shares. 

3  I  rest  my  soul  on  Jesus, 

This  weary  soul  of  mine; 
His  right  hand  me  embraces, 

I  on  his  breast  recline: 
I  love  the  name  of  Jesus, 

Immanuel,  Christ,  the  Lord ; 
Like  fragrance  on  the  breezes, 

His  name  abroad  is  poured. 


LOVE    FOR    THE    SAVIOUR.  427 

I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

Meek,  loving,  lowly,  mild; 
I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

The  Father's  holy  child  : 
I  long  to  be  with  Jesus 

Amid  the  heavenly  throng, 
To  sing  with  saints  his  praises, 

And  learn  the  angels'  sons:. 


768.  Jude  25.  7S  &   6S,  D. 

1  To  thee,  my  God  and  Saviour ! 

My  heart  exulting  sings, 
Rejoicing  in  thy  favor, 

Almighty  King  of  kings ! 
I  '11  celebrate  thy  glory, 

With  all  thy  saints  above, 
And  tell  the  joyful  story 

Of  thy  redeeming  love. 

2  Soon  as  the  morn,  with  roses 

Bedecks  the  dewy  east, 
And  when  the  sun  reposes 

Upon  the  ocean's  breast, 
My  voice,  in  supplication, 

Well-pleased  the  Lord  shall  hear : 
Oh  !  grant  me  thy  salvation, 

And  to  my  soul  draw  near. 

3  By  thee,  through  life  supported, 

I  '11  pass  the  dangerous  road, 
With  heavenly  hosts  escorted, 

Up  to  thy  bright  abode ; 
Then  cast  my  crown  before  thee, 

And,  all  my  conflicts  o'er, 
Unceasingly  adore  thee  : — 

What  could  an  angel  more  ? 


428  CHRISTIAN. 

769.  1  John  4  ;  19.  6S  &  4s. 

1  Jesus,  thy  name  I  love, 
All  other  names  above, 

Jesus,  my  Lord ! 
Oh  !  thou  art  all  to  me  ! 
Nothing  to  please  I  see, 
Nothing  apart  from  thee, 

Jesus,  my  Lord  ! 

2  Thou,  blessed  Son  of  God, 
Hast  bought  me  with  thy  blood, 

Jesus,  my  Lord ! 
Oh  !  how  great  is  thy  love, 
All  other  loves  above, 
Love  that  I  daily  prove, 

Jesus,  my  Lord  ! 

3  When  unto  thee  I  flee, 
Thou  wilt  my  refuge  be, 

Jesus,  my  Lord  ! 
What  need  I  now  to  fear? 
What  earthly  grief  or  care, 
Since  thou  art  ever  near? 

Jesus,  my  Lord ! 

4  Soon  thou  wilt  come  again ! 
I  shall  be  happy  then, 

Jesus,  my  Lord  ! 
Then  thine  own  face  I  '11  see, 
Then  I  shall  like  thee  be, 
Then  evermore  with  thee, 

Jesus,  my  Lord  ? 

770.  Psalm  ?,7  :  25.  6s  &  49. 

1  Now  I  have  found  a  Friend 
Whose  love  shall  never  end; 

Jesus  is  mine. 
Though  earthly  joys  decrease, 
Though  human  friendships  cease, 
Now  I  have  lasting  peace ; 

Jesus  is  mine. 


LOVE    FOR    THE    SAVIOUR.  429 

2  Though  I  grow  poor  and  old, 
He  will  my  faith  uphold ; 

Jesus  is  mine. 
He  shall  ray  wants  supply  : 
His  precious  blood  is  nigh, 
Naught  can  my  hope  destroy ; 

Jesus  is  mine. 

3  "When  earth  shall  pass  away, 
In  the  great  judgment  da}', 

Jesus  is  mine. 
Oh,  what  a  glorious  thing 
Then  to  behold  my  King, 
On  tuneful  harps  to  sing, 

Jesus  is  mine. 

4  Father  !  thy  name  I  bless  ; 
Thine  was  the  sovereign  grace ; 

Praise  shall  be  thine  j 
Spirit  of  holiness  ! 
Sealing  the  Father's  grace, 
Thou  mad'st  my  soul  embrace 

Jesus  as  mine. 

Isaiah  45  :  22.  6S   &T   4  3. 

1  My  faith  looks  up  to  thee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary, 

Saviour  divine  ! 
Now  hear  me  while  I  pray, 
Take  all  ray  guilt  away, 
Oh,  let  me  from  this  day 

Be  wholly  thine  ! 

2  May  thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart ; 

My  zeal  inspire  ; 
As  thou  hast  died  for  me, 
Oh,  may  my  love  to  thee 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be, 

A  livino-  fire. 


430  CHRISTIAN. 

3  While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread, 

Be  thou  my  guide ; 
Bid  darkness  turn  to  day, 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away, 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 

From  thee  aside. 

4  When  ends  life's  transient  dream, 
When  death's  cold,  sullen  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll, 
Blest  Saviour  !   then,  in  love, 
Fear  and  distrust  remove  ; 
Oh,  bear  me  safe  above, 

A  ransomed  soul ! 

772.  Heb.  12;  2.  6s  ik  4s. 

1  Saviour,  I  look  to  thee, 
Be  not  thou  far  from  me, 

'Mid  storms  that  lower  : 
On  me  thy  care  bestow, 
Thy  loving  kindness  show, 
Thine  arms  around  me  throw, 

This  trying  hour. 

2  Saviour,  I  look  to  thee, 
Feeble  as  infancy, 

Gird  up  my  heart: 
Author  of  life  and  light, 
Thou  hast  an  arm  of  might, 
Thine  is  the  sovereign  right, 

Thy  strength  impart. 

3  Saviour,  I  look  to  thee, 
Let  me  thy  fullness  see, 

Save  me  from  fear ; 
While  at  thy  cross  I  kneel, 
All  my  backslidings  heal, 
And  a  free  pardon  seal, 

Mv  soul  to  cheer. 


LOVE    FOR    THE    SAVIOUR.  4$1 

Saviour,  I  look  to  thee, 
Thine  shall  the  glory  be, 

Hearer  of  prayer: 
Thou  art  my  only  aid, 
On  thee  my  soul  is  stayed, 
Naught  can  my  heart  invade, 

While  thou  art  near. 


773.  Isaiah  42  :  16.  6 3  <fe  4fi: 

1  Saviour  !  I  follow  on, 

Guided  hy  thee, 
Seeing  not  yet  the  hand 

That  leadeth  me ; 
Hushed  be  my  heart  and  still, 
Fear  I  no  further  ill, 
Only  to  meet  thy  will 

My  will  shall  be. 

2  Riven  the  rock  for  me 

Thirst  to  relieve, 
Manna  from  heaven  falls 

Fresh  every  eve ; 
Never  a  want  severe 
Causeth  my  eye  a  tear, 
But  thou  dost  whisper  near, 

"Only  believe!" 


3  Often  to  Marah's  brink 
Have  I  been  brought ; 
Shrinking  the  cup  to  drink, 

Help  I  have  sought ; 
And  with  the  prayer's  ascent, 
Jesus  the  branch  hath  rent, 
Quickly  relief  hath  sent, 
Sweetening  the  draught. 


432  CHRISTIAN. 

4  Saviour  !   I  long  to  walk 

Closer  with  thee  ; 
Led  by  thy  guiding  hand, 

Ever  to  he ; 
Constantly  near  thy  side, 
Quickened  and  purified, 
Living  for  him  who  died 

Freely  for  me  ! 

774.  6s  &  4s, 

1  Fade,  fade,  each  earthly  joy ; 

Jesus  is  mine ! 
Break,  eveiy  tender  tie ; 

Jesus  is  mine  : 
Dark  is  the  wilderness; 
Earth  has  no  resting-place; 
Jesus  alone  can  bless; 

Jesus  is  mine. 

2  Tempt  not  my  soul  away ; 

Jesus  is   mine  : 
Here  would  I  ever  stay ; 

Jesus  is  mine  : 
Perishing  things  of  clay 
Born  but  for  one  brief  day, 
Pass  from  my  heart  away  ; 

Jesus  is  mine- 

3  Farewell,  ye  dreams  of  night, 

Jesus  is  mine  : 
Lost  in  this  dawning  bright, 

Jesus  is  mine  : 
\A11  that  my  soul  lias  tried, 
Left  but  a  dismal  void  ; 
Jesus  lias  satisfied  ; 

Jesus  is  mine. 


LOVE    FOR    THE    SAVIOUR.  433 

4  Farewell,  mortality ; 

Jesus  is  mine  : 
Welcome,  eternity; 

Jesus  is  mine : 
"Welcome,  0  loved  and  blest ! 
Welcome,  sweet  scenes  of  rest ; 
Welcome,  my  Saviour's  breast ; 

Jesus  is  mine! 

775.  Gen.  28 --10-22.  6S&4S. 

1  Nearer,  ray  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee  ! 
Ev'n  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me  ! 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee ! 

2  Though  like  the  wanderer, 

The  sun  gone  down, 
Darkness  be  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone, 
Yet  in  my  dreams  I'd  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee  I 

3  There  let  the  way  appear, 

Steps  unto  heaven ; 
All  that  thou  sendest  me, 

In  mercy  given  ; 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee  ! 

4  Then,  with  my  waking  thought* 

Bright  with  thy  praise, 
Oat  of  my  stony  griefs 

Bethel  I  '11  raise  ; 
So  by  my  woes  to  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee ! 
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434  CHRISTIAN. 

5  Or  if,  on  joyful  wing 

Cleaving  the  sky, 
Sun,  moon  and  stars  forgot, 

Upward  I  fly, 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee. 

776.  1  Peter  1:8-  6S  &  4S. 

1  Saviour  !  thy  gentle  voice 

Gladly  we  hear ; 
Author  of  all  our  joys, 

Ever  be  near ; 
Our  souls  would  cling  to  thee, 
Let  us  thy  fullness  see, 

Our  life  to  cheer. 

2  Fountain  of  life  divine  ! 

Thee  we  adore  ; 
We  would  be  wholly  thine 

Forevermore ; 
Freely  forgive  our  sin, 
Grant  heavenly  peace  within, 

Thy  light  restore. 

3  Though  to  our  faith  unseen, 

While  darkness  reigns, 
On  thee  alone  we  lean 

While  life  remains ; 
By  thy  free  grace  restored, 
Our  souls  shall  bless  the  Lord 

In  joyful  strains  ! 

777.  1  John  4  ;  19.  7g. 

1  Saviour  !  teach  me,  day  by  day, 
Love's  sweet  lesson  to  obey  ; 
Sweeter  lesson  cannot  be, 
Loving  him  who  first  loved  me. 


LOVE    FOR   THB    SAVIOUR.  435 

2  With  a  child-like  heart  of  love, 
At  thy  bidding  may  I  move  ; 
Prompt  to  serve  and  follow  thee, 
Loving  him  who  first  loved  me. 

3  Teach  me  all  thy  steps  to  trace, 
Strong  to  follow  in  thy  grace  ; 
Learning  how  to  love  from  thee, 
Loving  him  who  first  loved  me. 

4  Love  in  loving  finds  employ — 
In  obedience  all  her  joy  ; 
Ever  new  that  joy  will  be, 
Loving  him  who  first  loved  me. 

5  Thus  may  I  rejoice  to  show 
That  I  feel  the  love  I  owe ; 
Singing,  till  thy  face  I  see, 

Of  his  love  who  first  loved  me. 


778.  John  14  :  6.  7s. 

1  Feeble,  helpless,  how  shall  I 
Learn  to  live  and  learn  to  die  ? 
Who,  O  God  !  my  guide  shall  be  ? 
Who  shall  lead  thy  child  to  thee  ? 

2  Blessed  Father,  gracious  One ! 
Thou  hast  sent  thy  holy  Son  ; 
He  will  give  the  light  I  need, 
He  my  trembling  steps  will  lead. 

3  Thus  in  deed,  and  thought,  and  word, 
Led  by  Jesus  Christ  the  Lord, 

In  my  weakness,  thus  shall  I 
Learn  to  live  and  learn  to  die. 


4  Learn  to  live  in  peace  and  love, 
Like  the  perfect  ones  above  ; 
Learn  to  die  without  a  fear, 
Feeling  thee,  my  Saviour,  near. 


436  CHRISTIAN. 

779.  1  Cor.  15  :  10.  Vs. 

1  Blessed  fountain,  full  of  grace  ! 

Grace  for  sinners,  grace  for  me, 
To  this  source  alone  I  trace 
What  I  am  and  hope  to  be. 

2  What  I  am,  as  one  redeemed, 

Saved  and  rescued  by  the  Lord ; 
Hating  what  I  once  esteemed, 
Loving  what  I  once  abhorred. 

3  What  I  hope  to  be  ere  long, 

When  I  take  my  place  above  ; 

When  I  join  the  heavenly  throng  ; 

When  I  see  the  God  of  love. 

4  Then  I  hope  like  him  to  be, 

Who  redeemed  his  saints  from  sin, 
Whom  I  now  obscurely  see, 

Through  a  vail  that  stands  between. 

5  Blessed  fountain,  full  of  grace ! 

Grace  for  sinners,  grace  for  me ; 
To  this  source  alone  I  trace 
What  I  am,  and  hope  to  be. 

780.  7s. 

1  Earth  has  nothing  sweet  or  fair, 
Lovely  forms  or  beauties  rare, 
But  before  my  eyes  they  bring 
Christ,  of  beauty  Source  and  Spring. 

2  When  the  morning  paints  the  skies, 
When  the  golden  sunbeams  rise, 
Then  my  Saviour's  form  I  find 
Brightly  imaged  on  my  mind. 

3  When  the  star-beams  pierce  the  night, 
Oft  I  think  on  Jesus'  light. 

Think  how  bright  that  light  will  be, 
Shining  through  eternity. 


LOVE    FOR   THE    SAVIOUR.  437 

4  Come,  Lord  Jesus  !   and  dispel 
This  dark  cloud  in  which  I  dwell, 
And  to  me  the  power  impart 
To  behold  thee  as  thou  art. 

781.  Isaiah  7:  14.  7s. 

1  Sweeter  sounds  than  music  knows 

Charm  me  in  ImmanueFs  name  ; 
All  her  hopes  my  spirit  owes 

To  his  birth,  and  cross,  and  shame. 

2  "When  he  came.,  the  angels  sung, 

"  Glory  be  to  God  on  high  :" 
Lord,  unloose  my  stammering  tongue  ; 
Who  should  louder  sing  than  12 

3  Did  the  Lord  a  man  become, 

That  he  might  the  law  fulfill, 
Bleed  and  suffer  in  my  room, — 

And  canst  thou,  my  tongue,  be  still  ? 

4  Xo  ;  I  must  my  praises  bring, 

Though  they  worthless  are,  and  weak  ; 
For,  should  I  refuse  to  sing,     • 

Sure  the  very  stones  would  speak. 

5  O  my  Saviour  !  Shield,  and  Sun, 

Shepherd,  Brother,  Lord,  and  Friend — 
Every  precious  name  in  one  ! 
I  will  love  thee  without  end. 

782.  Isaiah  9:  6.  7s. 

1  He  has  come,  the  Christ  of  God  ! 
Left  for  us  his  glad  abode  ; 
Stooping  from  his  throne  of  bliss, 
To  this  darksome  wilderness  ! 

2  He  has  come,  the  Prince  of  peace  ! 
Come  to  bid  our  sorrows  cease  ; 
Come  to  scatter,  with  his  light, 
All  the  shadows  of  our  nigrht. 


438  CHRISTIAN. 

3  He,  the  mighty  King,  has  come  ! 
Making  this  poor  earth  his  home ; 
Come  to  bear  our  sin's  sad  load, 
Son  of  David,  Son  of  God ! 

4  He  lias  come,  whose  name  of  grace 
Speaks  deliverance  to  our  race  ! 
Left  for  us  his  glad  abode, 

Son  of  Mary,  Son  of  God  ! 

5  He  has  come  from  God's  own  heaven  ! 
Unto  us  a  Son  is  given  ; 

Bringing  with  him  from  above 
Holy  peace,  and  holy  love ! 

7"83.  Matt.  1:  23-  7s, 

1  God  with  us  !  oh,  glorious  name  ! 
Let  it  shine  in  endless  fame  ; 
God  and  man  in  Christ  unite ; 
Oh,  mysterious  depth  and  height ! 

2  God  with  us  !  the  eternal  Son 
Took  our  soul,  our  flesh,  and  bone; 
Now,  ye-  saints,  his  grace  admire, 
Swell  the  song  with  holy  fire. 

3  God  with  us !  but  tainted  not 
With  the  first  transgressor's  blot ; 
Yet  did  he  our  sins  sustain, 

Bear  the  guilt,  the  curse,  the  pain. 

4  God  with  us !    oh,  wondrous  grace  ! 
Let  us  see  him  face  to  face  ; 

That  we  may  Immanuel  sing, 
As  we  ought,  our  God  and  King  ! 

784.  L.  M. 

1  Jesus,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone, 
He  whom  I  fix  my  hopes  upon  ; 
His  track  I  see,  and  I  '11  pursue 
The  narrow  way  till  him  I  view. 


LOVE    FOR    THE    SAVIOUR.  439 

2  The  way  the  holy  prophets  went, 
The  way  that  leads  from  banishment ; 
The  King's  highway  of  holiness, 

I  '11  go,  for  all  his  paths  are  peace. 

3  This  is  the  way  I  long  had  sought, 
And  mourned  because  I  found  it  not ; 
My  grief  a  burden  long  had  been, 
Oppressed  with  unbelief  and  sin. 

4  The  more  I  strove  against  their  power, 
I  sinned  and  stumbled  but  the  more  ; 
Till  late  I  heard  my  Saviour  say, 

"  Come  hither,  soul,  I  am  the  way !" 

5  Lo  !  glad  I  come,  and  thou,  blest  Lamb, 
Shalt  take  me  to  thee,  as  I  am  : 
Nothing  but  sin  I  thee  can  give  ; 
Nothing  but  love  shall  I  receive. 


785.  Luke  24: 29.  10S. 

1  Abide  with  me  !   Fast  falls  the  eventide, 
The  darkness  deepens — Lord,  with  me  abide  ! 
When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts  flee, 
Help  of  the  helpless,  oh,  abide  with  me ! 

2  Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day ; 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim,  its  glories  pass  away  ; 
Change  and  decay  in  all  around  I  see  ; 

0  thou,  who  changest  not,  abide  with  me  ! 

3  I  need  thy  presence  every  passing  hour ; 

What  but  thy  grace  can  foil  the  tempter's  power  ? 
Who,  like  thyself  my  guide  and  stay  can  be  ? 
Through  cloud  and  sunshine,  oh,  abide  with  me ! 

4  Not  a  brief  glance  I  long,  a  passing  word, 
But  as  thou  dwell'st  with  thy  disciples,  Lord, 
Familiar,  condescending,  patient,  free, 
Come,  not  to  sojourn,  but  abide,  with  me! 


440  CHRISTIAN. 

786.  John  4:  IS.  Vs,  6 

1  Shepherd,  with  thy  tcnderest  love, 
Guide  me  to  thy  fold  above  ; 

Let  me  hear  thy  gentle  voice  ; 
More  and  more  in  thee  rejoice ; 
From  thy  fullness  grace  receive, 
Ever  in  thy  Spirit  live. 

2  Filled  by  thee  my  cup  overflows, 
For  thy  love  no  limit  knows  : 
Guardian  angels,  ever  nigh, 
Lead  and  draw  my  soul  on  high  ; 
Constant  to  my  latest  end, 
Thou  my  footsteps  wilt  attend. 

3  Jesus,  with  thy  presence  blest 
Death  is  life,  and  labor  rest ; 
Guide  me  while  I  draw  my  breath, 
Guard  me  through  the  gate  of  death, 
And  at  last,  oh,  let  me  stand, 

With  the  sheep  at  thy  right  hand. 


787.  8s  &  6 

1  0  Holy  Saviour!  Friend  unseen, 
Since  on  thine  arm  thou  bid'st  me  lean, 
Help  me,  throughout  life's  changing  scene, 

By  faith  to  cling  to  thee  ! 

2  Blest  with  this  fellowship  divine, 
Take  what  thou  wilt,  I  '11  not  repine  ; 
For,  as  the  branches  to  the  vine, 

My  soul  would  cling  to  thee. 


3  Tho'  far  from  home,  fatigued,  oppressed. 
Here  have  I  found  a  place  of  rest ; 
An  exile  still,  yet  not  unblcst, 


Because  I  cling  to  thee. 


LOVE    FOR    THE    SAVIOUR.  441 

4  What  though,  the  world  deceitful  prove, 
And  earthly  friends  and  hopes  remove ; 
With  patient  uncomplaining  love 

Still  would  I  cling  to  thee. 

5  Though  oft  I  seem  to  tread  alone 
Life's  dreary  waste,  with  thorns  o'ergrown, 
Thy  voice  of  love,  in  gentlest  tone, 

Still  whispers,   "  Cling  to  me  !" 

6  Though  faith  and  hope  are  often  tried, 
I  ask  not,  need  not,  aught  beside  ; 

So  safe,  so  calm,  so  satisfied, 

The  soul  that  clings  to  thee  ! 


788.  Uohn  4:13-21.  L.  M.,  D. 

1  Though  sorrows  rise  and  dangers  roll, 
In  waves  of  darkness  o'er  my  soul  ; 
Though  friends  are  false,  and  love  decays, 
And  few  and  evil  are  my  days ; 
Though  conscience,  fiercest  of  my  foes, 
Swells  with  remembered  guilt  my  woes; 
Yet  ev'n  in  nature's  utmost  ill, 

I  love  thee,  Lord  !  I  love  thee  still ! 

2  Though  Sinai's  curse,  in  thunder  dread, 
Peals  o'er  mine  unprotected  head, 

And  memory  points,  with  busy  pain, 
To  grace  and  mercy  given  in  vain  ; 
Till  nature,  shrinking  in  the  strife, 
Would  fly  to  hell  to  'scape  from  life  ; 
Though  every  thought  has  power  to  kill, 
I  love  thee,  Lord  !  I  love  thee  still ! 

o   Oh,  by  the  pangs  thyself  hast  borne, 
The  ruffian's  blow,,  the  tyrant's  scorn, 
By  Sinai's  curse,  whose  dreadful  doom 
Was  buried  in  thy  guiltless  tomb  ; 


442  CHRISTIAN. 

By  these  my  pangs,  whose  healing  smart 
Thy  grace  hath  planted  in  my  heart — 
I  know,  I  feel  thy  bounteous  will, 
Thou  lov'st  me,  Lord !  thou  lov'st  me  still ! 

789.  John  12:  21.  llS&lOs. 

1  We  would  see  Jesus — for  the  shadows  lengthen 
Across  this  little  landscape  of  our  life  ; 

We  would  see  Jesus  our  weak  faith  to  strengthen, 
For  the  last  weariness — the  final  strife. 

2  We  would  see  Jesus — the  great  Rock  Foundation, 
Whereon  our  feet  were  set  by  sovereign  grace ; 
Not  life,  nor  death,  with  all  their  agitation, 

Can  thence  remove  us,  if  we  see  his  face. 

3  We  would  see  Jesus — other  lights  are  fading, 
Which  for  long  years  Ave  have  rejoiced  to  see; 
The  blessings  of  our  pilgrimage  are  failing, 
We  would  not  mourn  them,  for  we  go  to  thee. 

4  We  would  see  Jesus — this  is  all  we  're  needing, 
Strength,  joy  and  willingness  come  with  the  sight; 
We  would  see  Jesus,  dying,  risen,  pleading, 
Then  welcome  day,  and  farewell  mortal  night ! 

790.  Psalm  32:  7.  C.  M.,  D. 

1  Thou  art  my  hiding-place,  O  Lord  ! 

In  thee  I  put  my  trust ; 
Encouraged  by  thy  holy  word, 

A  feeble  child  of  dust : 
I  have  no  argument  beside, 

I  urge  no  other  plea  ; 
And  't  is  enough  my  Saviour  died, 

My  Saviour  died  for  me  ! 

2  When  storms  of  fierce  temptation  beat, 

And  furious  foes  assail, 
My  refuge  is  the  mercy-seat, 
My  hope  within  the  vail : 


GRACES.  443 

From  strife  of  tongues,  and  bitter  words, 

My  spirit  flies  to  thee ; 
Joy  to  my  heart  the  thought  affords, 

My  Saviour  died  for  me  ! 

3  And  when  thine  awful  voice  commands 

This  body  to  decay, 
And  life,  in  its  last  lingering  sands, 

Is  ebbing  fast  away  ; — 
Then,  though  it  be  in  accents  weak, 

My  voice  shall  call  on  thee, 
And  ask  for  strength  in  death  to  speak, 

"  My  Saviour  died  for  me." 

791.  Faith.— Heb,  11 :  8.  L.  M. 

1  'T  is  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come 

We  walk  through  deserts  dark  as  night ; 
Till  we  arrive  at  heaven,  our  home, 
Faith  is  our  guide,  and  faith  our  light. 

2  The  want  of  sight  she  well  supplies  ; 

She  makes  the  pearly  gates  appear; 
Far  into  distant  worlds  she  pries, 
And  brings  eternal  glories  near. 

3  Cheerful  we  tread  the  desert  through, 

While  faith  inspires  a  heavenly  ray ; 

Though  lions  roar,  and  tempests  blow, 

And  rocks  and  dangers  fill  the  way. 

792.  '  Self-denial.-Luke  9  :  23.  L.  M. 

1  If  on  our  daily  course  our  mind 
Be  set,  to  hallow  all  we  find, 

New  treasures  still,  of  countless  price, 
God  will  provide  for  sacrifice. 

2  Old  friends,  old  scenes,  will  lovelier  be, 
As  more  of  heaven  in  each  we  see ; 
Some  softening  gleam  of  love  and  prayer 
Shall  dawn  on  every  cross  and  care. 


444  CHRISTIAN". 

3  The  trivial  round,  the  common  task, 
Will  furnish  all  we  ought  to  ask  ; — 
Koom  to  deny  ourselves,  a  road 

To  bring  us  daily  nearer  God. 

4  Only,  O  Lord,  in  thy  dear  love, 
Fit  us  for  perfect  rest  above  ; 
And  help  us  this  and  every  day, 
To  live  more  nearly  as  we  pray. 

793.         '  Love.-l  Cor.  13  :  1.  L.  M. 

1  Had  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews, 
And  nobler  speech  than  angels  use, 

If  love  be  absent,  I  am  found 

Like  tinkling  brass,  an  empty  sound. 

2  Were  I  inspired  to  preach  and  tell 
All  that  is  clone  in  heaven  and  hell — 
Or  could  my  faith  the  world  remove, 
Still  I  am  nothing  without  love. 

3  Should  I  distribute  all  my  store 

To  feed  the  hungry,  clothe  the  poor; 
Or  give  my  body  to  the  flame, 
To  gain  a  martyr's  glorious  name  : 

4  If  love  to  God  and  love  to  men 
Be  absent,  all  my  hopes  are  vain  ; 
Nor  tongues,  nor  gifts,  nor  fiery  zeal, 
The  work  of  love  can  e'er  fulfill. 

T'94.  Consistency.— Titus  2  :  10-13.  L.    M. 

1  So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 
The  holy  gospel,  we  profess  ; 

So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine, 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all-divine. 

2  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 
The  honors  of  our  Saviour  God ; 
When  his  salvation  reigns  within, 
And  grace  subdues  the  power  of  sin. 


GRACES.  445 

3  Religion  bears  our  spirits  up, 

While  we  expect  that  blessed  hope, — 
The  bright  appearance  of  the  Lord : 
And  faith  stands  leaning  on  his  word. 

795 .  Gratitude.— Lam.  3.23.  L.  M. 

1  My  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love  ! 

Thy  gifts  are  every  evening  new  ; 
And  morning  mercies  from  above, 
Gently  distill  like  early  dew. 

2  Thou  spread'st  the  curtains  of  the  night, 

Great  guardian  of  my  sleeping  hours ; 
Thy  sovereign  word  restores  the  light, 
And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  powers. 

3  I  yield  my  powers  to  thy  command  ; 

To  thee  I  consecrate  my  days  ; 
Perpetual  blessings  from  thine  hand 
Demand  perpetual  songs  of  praise. 

798.  Completeness.-Col.  2:  10.  L.  M. 

1  Complete  in  thee,  no  work  of  mine 
May  take,  dear  Lord,  the  place  of  thine; 
Thy  blood  has  pardon  bought  for  me, 
And  I  am  now  complete  in  thee. 

2  Complete  in  thee — no  more  shall  srn 
Thy  grace  has  conquered,  reign  within ; 
Thy  voice  will  bid  the  tempter  flee, 
And  I  shall  stand  complete  in  thee. 

3  Complete  in  thee — each  want  supplied, 
And  no  good  thing  to  me  denied, 
Since  thou  my  portion,  Lord,  wilt  be, 

I  ask  no  more — complete  in  thee. 

4  Dear  Saviour  !  when,  before  thy  bar 
All  tribes  and  tongues  assembled  are, 
Among  thy  chosen  may  I  be 

At  thy  right  hand — complete  in  thee. 
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446  CHRISTIAN. 

79T.  Contentment.— Phil.  4  :  11.  L.  M. 

1  0  Lord,  how  full  of  sweet  content 
Our  years  of  pilgrimage  are  spent ! 
Where'er  we  dwell,  we  dwell  with  thee, 
In  heaven,  in  earth,  or  on  the  sea. 

2  To  us  remains  nor  place  nor  time ; 
Our  country  is  in  every  clime : 
We  can  be  calm  and  free  from  care 
On  any  shore,  since  God  is  there. 

3  While  place  we  seek,  or  place  we  shun, 
The  soul  finds  happiness  in  none  ; 

But  with  our  God  to  guide  our  way, 
'T  is  equal  joy  to  go  or  stay. 

4  Could  we  be  cast  where  thou  art  not, 
That  were  indeed  a  dreadful  lot ; 
But  regions  none  remote  we  call, 
Secure  of  finding  God  in  all. 

798  .  Meekness.— Matt.  5:5.  L.  M. 

1  Happy  the  meek  whose  gentle  breast, 

Clear  as  the  summer's  evening  ray, 
Calm  as  the  regions  of  the  blest, 
Enjoys  on  earth  celestial  day. 

2  His  heart  no  broken  friendships  sting, 

No  storms  his  peaceful  tent  invade; 
He  rests  beneath  th'  Almighty's  wing, 
Hostile  to  none,  of  none  afraid. 

3  Spirit  of  grace,  all  meek  and  mild! 

Inspire  our  breasts,  our  souls  possess : 
Eepel  each  passion  rude  and  wild, 
And  bless  us  as  we  aim  to  bless. 

799.  Faith.-Eph.  2:8.  CM. 

1  Oh,  gift  of  gifts !  oh,  grace  of  faith  ! 
My  God  !  how  can  it  be 
That  thou,  who  hast  discerning  ]0vc, 
Shouldst  give  that  gift  to  me  ? 


GRACES,  44' 

2  How  many  hearts  thou  mightst  have  had 

More  innocent  than  mine  ! 
How  many  souls  more  worthy  far 
Of  that  sweet  touch  of  thine  ! 

3  Ah,  grace  !  into  unlikeliest  hearts 

It  is  thy  boast  to  come, 
The  glory  of  thy  light  to  find 
In  darkest  spots  a  home. 

4  The  crowd  of  cares,  the  weightiest  cross, 

Seem  trifles  less  than  light — 
Earth  looks  so  little  and  so  low 
When  faith  shines  full  and  bright. 

5  Oh,  happy,  happy  that  I  am  ! 

If  thou  canst  be,  0  Faith, 
The  treasure  that  thou  art  in  life, 
"What  wilt  thou  be  in  death  ! 


800.  Godly  Siccerity.-Eph.  5  :  S.  CM. 

1  Walk  in  the  light !  so  shalt  thou  know 

That  fellowship  of  love, 
His  Spirit  only  can  bestow, 
Who  reigns  in  light  above. 

2  Walk  in  the  light !  and  thou  shalt  find 

Thy  heart  made  truly  his, 
Who  dwells  in  cloudless  light  enshrined, 
In  whom  no  darkness  is. 

3  Walk  in  the  light !  and  ev'n  the  tomb 

No  fearful  shade  shall  wear  ; 
Glory  shall  chase  away  its  gloom, 
For  Christ  hath  conquered  there. 

4  Walk  in  the  light !   and  thou  shalt  see 

Thy  path,  though  thorny,  bright, 
For  God  by  grace  shall  dwell  in  thee, 
And  God  himself  is  light. 


448  CHRISTIAN. 

801.  Gentleness.-2  Tim.  2:24.  CM. 

1  Speak  gently — it  is  better  far 

To  rule  by  love  than  fear ; 
Speak  gently — let  no  harsh  word  mar 
The  good  we  may  do  here. 

2  Speak  gently  to  the  young — for  they 

Will  have  enough  to  bear  ; 
Pass  through  this  life  as  best  they  may, 
'T  is  full  of  anxious  care. 

3  Speak  gently  to  the  aged  one, 

Grieve  not  the  careworn  heart; 
The  sands  of  life  are  nearly  run, 
Let  them  in  peace  depart. 

4  Speak  gently  to  the  erring  ones — 

They  must  have  toiled  in  vain  ; 
Perchance  unkindness  made  them  so; 
Oh,  win  them  back  again  ! 

5  Speak  gently — 't  is  a  little  thing, 

Dropped  in  the  heart's  deep  well ; 
The  good,  the  joy,  that  it  may  bring, 
Eternity  shall  tell. 

S02.  Martyr-faith.—  Heb.  11  :  13.  C.  M. 

1  Glory  to  God  !  whose  witness-train, 

Those  heroes  bold  in  faith, 
Could  smile  on  poverty  and  pain, 
And  triumph  ev'n  in  death. 

2  Oh!  may  that  faith  our  hearts  sustain, 

Wherein  they  fearless  stood, 
When,  in  the  power  of  cruel  men, 
They  poured  their  willing  blood. 

3  God  whom  we  serve,  our  God,  can  save, 

Can  damp  the  scorching  flame, 
Can  build  an  ark,  can  smooth  the  wave, 
For  such  as  love  his  name. 


GRACES.  449 

4  Lord  !  if  thine  arm  support  us  still 
With  its  eternal  strength, 
We  shall  o'ercome  the  mightiest  ill, 
And  conquerors  prove  at  length. 

§03.  Trust.— Hab.  3  ;  17-19.  CM. 

1  What  tho'  no  flowers  the  fig-tree  clothe, 

Though  vines  their  fruit  deny, 
The  labor  of  the  olive  fail, 
And  fields  no  food  supply  ; — 

2  Though  from  the  fold  with  sad  surprise, 

My  flock  cut  off  I  see ; 
Though  famine  pine  in  empty  stalls, 
Where  herds  were  wont  to  be  ; — 

3  Yet  in  the  Lord  will  I  be  glad, 

And  glory  in  his  love; 
In  him  rejoice,  who  will  the  God 
Of  my  salvation  prove. 

804.  Spirituality.-Gal.  5  :  22.  C.  M. 

1  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  my  soul  inspire — 

This  one  great  gift  impart — 
What  most  I  need — and  most  desire, 
An  humble,  holy  heart. 

2  Bear  witness  I  am  born  again, 

My  many  sins  forgiven  : 
Nor  let  a  gloomy  doubt  remain 
To  cloud  my  hope  of  heaven. 

3  More  of  myself  grant  I  may  know, 

From  sin's  deceit  be  free, 
In  all  the  Christian  graces  grow, 
And  live  alone  to  thee. 

805.  Faith— Mark  9  :  24.  CM, 

1  Lord,  I  believe  ;  thy  power  I  own  ; 
Thy  word  I  would  obey  ; 
I  wander  comfortless  and  lone, 
W^hen  from  thy  truth  I  stray. 
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450  CHRISTIAN. 

2  Lord,  I  believe ;  but  gloomy  fears 

Sometimes  bedim  my  sight ; 
I  look  to  thee  with  prayers  and  tears, 
And  cry  for  strength  and  light. 

3  Lord,  I  believe  ;  but  oft,  I  know, 

My  faith  is  cold  and  weak : 
My  weakness  strengthen,  and  bestow 
The  confidence  I  seek. 

4  Yes  !  I  believe  ;  and  only  thou 

Canst  give  my  soul  relief: 
Lord  to  thy  truth  my  spirit  bow  ; 
"Help  thou  mine  unbelief!" 

806.  Humble  Devotion.  C.  M. 

1  Father!  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 

Thy  sovereign  hand  denies, 
Accepted  at  thy  throne  of  grace, 
Let  this  petition  rise  : — 

2  "  Give  me  a  calm,  a  thankful  heart, 

From  every  murmur  free  ; 
The  blessings  of  thy  grace  impart, 
And  make  me  live  to  thee. 

3  "  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  thou  art  mine 

My  life  and  death  attend  ; 
Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 
And  crown  my  journey's  end." 

SOT.  Humility.— Psalm  131.  C.   M. 

1  Is  there  ambition  in  my  heart  ? 

Search,  gracious  God,  and  see  ; 
Or  do  I  act  a  haughty  part? 
Lord,  I  appeal  to  thee. 

2  I  charge  my  thoughts,  be  humble  still, 

And  all  my  carriage  mild  ; 
Content,  my  Father,  with  thy  will, 
And  quiet  as  a  child. 


GRACES.  451 

3  The  patient  soul,  the  lowly  mind, 
Shall  have  a  large  reward  ; 
Let  saints  in  sorrow  lie  resigned, 
And  trust  a  faithful  Lord. 

808.  Humility-Isaiah  57  :  15.  CM. 

1  Thy  home  is  with  the  humble,  Lord  ! 

The  simple  are  the  best ; 
Thy  lodging  is  in  child-like  hearts ; 
Thou  makest  there  thy  rest. 

2  Dear  Comforter  !  eternal  Love  ! 

If  thou  wilt  stay  with  me, 
Of  lowly  thoughts  and  simple  ways 
I  '11  build  a  house  for  thee. 

3  Who  made  this  breathing  heart  of  mine 

But  thou,  my  heavenly  Guest  % 
Let  no  one  have  it,  then,  but  thee, 
And  let  it  be  thy  rest ! 

809.  Calmness.— Isaiah  26 :  3.  CM. 

1  Calm  me,  my  God,  and  keep  me  calm ; 

Let  thine  outstretched  wing 
Be  like  the  shade  of  Elim's  palm, 
Beside  her  desert  spring. 

2  Yes,  keep  me  calm,  though  loud  and  rude 

The  sounds  my  ear  that  greet, — 
Calm  in  the  closet's  solitude, 
Calm  in  the  bustling  street, — 

3  Calm  in  the  hour  of  buoyant  health, 

Calm  in  the  hour  of  pain, 
Calm  in  my  poverty  or  wealth, 
Calm  in  my  loss  or  gain, — 

4  Calm  in  the  sufferance  of  wrong, 

Like  him  who  bore  my  shame, 
Calm  'mid  the  threatening,  taunting  throng, 
Who  hate  thy  holy  name. 


452  CHRISTIAN. 

5  Calm  me,  my  God,  and  keep  me  calm, 
Soft  resting  on  thy  breast ; 
Soothe  me  with  holy  hymn  and  psalm, 
And  bid  my  spirit  rest. 

810.  Love.— 1  Cor.  13  :  13.  C.  M. 

1  Happy  the  heart  where  graces  reign, 

Where  love  inspires  the  breast : 
Love  is  the  brightest  of  the  train, 
And  strengthens  all  the  rest. 

2  Knowledge — alas !  't  is  all  in  vain, 

And  all  in  vain  our  fear  ; 
Our  stubborn  sins  will  fight  and  reign, 
If  love  be  absent  there. 

3  This  is  the  grace  that  lives  and  sings, 

When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease ; 
'T  is  this  shall  strike  our  joyful  strings, 
In  the  sweet  realms  of  bliss. 

4  Before  we  quite  forsake  our  clay, 

Or  leave  this  dark  abode, 
The  wings  of  love  bear  us  away, 
To  see  our  smiling  God. 

811.  Charitableness-Gal.  6  ;  1.  CM. 

1  Think  gently  of  the  erring  one ! 

And  let  us  not  forget, 
However  darkly  stained  by  sin, 
He  is  our  brother  yet. 

2  Heir  of  the  same  inheritance, 

Child  of  the  self-same  God  ; 
He  hath  but  stumbled  in  the  path, 
We  have  in  weakness  trod. 

3  Forget  not  thou  hast  often  sinned, 

And  sinful  yet  must  be  : 
Deal  gently  with  the  erring  one, 
As  God  has  dealt  with  thee. 


GRACES.  453 

812.  Sensibility.— Luke  19  :  41.  CM.. 

1  And  can  mine  eyes,  without  a  tear, 

A  weeping  Saviour  see  ? 
Shall  I  not  weep  his  groans  to  hear 
Who  groaned  and  died  for  rne  \ 

2  Blest  Jesus  !   let  those  tears  of  thine 

Subdue  each  stubborn  foe  ; 
Come,  fill  my  heart  with  love  divine, 
And  bid  my  sorrows  flow. 

813.  Faith.  C.  M, 

1  Faith  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss, 

And  saves  me  from  its  snares ; 
Its  aid,  in  every  duty,  brings, 
And  softens  all  my  cares. 

2  The  wounded  conscience  knows  its  power 

The  healing  balm  to  give  ; 
That  balm  the  saddest  heart  can  cheer, 
And  make  the  dying  live. 

3  Wide  it  unvails  celestial  worlds, 

Where  deathless  pleasures  reign; 
And  bids  me  seek  my  portion  there, 
Nor  bids  me  seek  in  vain. 

4  It  shows  the  precious  promise  sealed 

With  the  Redeemer's  blood ; 
And  helps  my  feeble  hope  to  rest 
Upon  a  faithful  God. 

5  There — there  unshaken  would  I  rest, 

Till  this  frail  body  dies ; 
And  then,  on  faith's  triumphant  wings, 
To  endless  glory  rise. 

814.  Joy. -Phil.  4; 4.  S.  M. 

1  Rejoice  in  God  alway, 

When  earth  looks  heavenly  bright, 
When  joy  makes  glad  the  livelong  day, 
And  peace  shuts  in  the  night. 


454  CHRISTIAN. 

2  Rejoice  when  care  and  woe 

The  fainting  soul  oppress; 
When  tears  at  wakeful  midnight  flow, 
And  morn  brings  heaviness. 

3  Rejoice  in  hope  and  fear ; 

Rejoice  in  life  and  death ; 
Rejoice  when  threatening  storms  are  near, 
And  comfort  languisheth. 

4  When  should  not  they  rejoice, 

Whom  Christ  his  brethren  calls; 
Who  hear  and  know  his  guiding  voice, 
When  on  their  hearts  it  falls? 

5  So,  though  our  path  is  steep, 

And  many  a  tempest  lowers, 
Shall  his  own  peace  our  spirits  keep, 
And  Christ's  dear  love  be  ours. 

S15.  Self-renunciation -Phil.  3  :  9.  S.  M. 

1  Man's  wisdom  is  to  seek 

His  strength  in  God  alone ; 
And  ev'n  an  angel  would  be  weak, 
Who  trusted  in  his  own. 

2  Retreat  beneath  his  wings, 

And  in  his  grace  confide , 
This  more  exalts  the  King  of  kings, 
Than  all  your  works  beside. 

3  In  Jesus  is  our  store  ; 

Grace  issues  from  his  throne; 
Whoever  says, — "  I  want  no  more," 
Confesses  he  has  none. 

810.  Purity.-Matt.  5  :  8.  S.  M. 

1   Blest  arc  the  pure  in  heart, 
For  they  shall  see  their  God  ; 
The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  theirs ; 
Their  soul  is  Christ's  abode. 


GRACES.  455 

2  He  to  the  lowly  soul 

Doth  still  himself  impart. 
And  for  his  dwelling,  and  his  throne, 
Chooseth  the  pure  in  heart. 

3  Lord  !  we  thy  presence  seek ; 

May  ours  this  blessing  be ; 
Oh,  give  the  pure  and  lowly  heart, — 
A  temple  meet  for  thee. 

SIT.  Confidence.— Psalm  42  ;  11.  S.  M. 

1  In  true  and  patient  hope, 

My  soul,  on  God  attend ; 

And  calmly,  confidently  look 
Till  he  salvation  send. 

2  I  shall  his  goodness  see, 

While  on  his  name  I  call ; 
He  will  defend  and  strengthen  me, 
And  I  shall  never  fall. 

3  Jesus,  to  thee  I  fly, 

My  refuge,  and  my  tower  ; 
Upon  thy  faithful  love  rely, 
And  find  thy  saving  power. 

SIS.  Watchfulness.— Matt.  25  :  13.  S.  M. 

1  Ye  servants  of  the  Lord  ! 

Each  in  his  office  wait, 
Observant  of  his  heavenly  word. 
And  watchful  at  his  o-ate. 

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2  Let  all  your  lamps  be  bright, 

And  trim  the  golden  flame  ; 
Gird  up  your  loins  as  in  his  sight, 
For  awful  is  his  name. 

3  "Watch, — "t  is  your  Lord's  command; 

And  while  we  speak  he  7s  near ; 
Mark  the  first  signal  of  his  hand, 
And  ready  all  appear. 


456  CHRISTIAN. 

4  Oh,  happy  servant  he, 

In  such  a  posture  found ! 
He  shall  his  Lord  with  rapture  see, 
And  be  with  honor  crowned. 

819.  Fruits  of  the  Spirit-Gal.  5  :  22.  S.  M. 

1  Jesus,  my  strength,  my  hope, 

On  thee  I  cast  my  care, 
With  humble  confidence  look  up, 
And  know  thou  hear'st  my  prayer. 

2  Give  me  on  thee  to  wait, 

Till  I  can  all  things  do ; 
On  thee,  almighty  to  create, 
Almighty  to  renew. 

3  I  want  a  sober  mind, 

A  self-renouncing  will, 
That  tramples  down,  and  casts  behind 
The  lures  of  pleasing  ill ; — 

4  A  soul  inured  to  pain, 

To  hardship,  grief  and  loss, 
Bold  to  take  up,  firm  to  sustain 
The  consecrated  cross ; — 

5  I  want  a  godly  fear, 

A  quick-discerning  eye, 
That  looks  to  thee  when  sin  is  near, 
And  sees  the  tempter  fly  ; — 

6  A  spirit  still  prepared, 

And  armed  with  jealous  care, 
Forever  standing  on  its  guard, 
And  watching  unto  prayer. 

820.  Trust  in  God.— 1  Pet.  5:7.  S.  M, 

1  Where  wilt  thou  put  thy  trust  ? 
In  a  frail  form  of  clay, 
That  to  its  clement  of  dust 
Must  soon  resolve  away  \ 


GRACES.  457 

2  Where  wilt  thou  cast  thy  care  ? 

Upon  an  erring  heart, 
Which  hath  its  own  sore  ills  to  bear, 
And  shrinks  from  sorrow's  dart  ? 

3  No, — place  thy  trust  above 

This  shadowy  realm  of  night, 
In  him,  whose  boundless  power  and  love 
Thy  confidence  invite. 

4  His  mercies  still  endure 

When  skies  and  stars  grow  dim, 
His  changeless  promise  standeth  sure, — 
Go, — cast  thy  care  on  him.    • 

\21.  Living  to  Christ.-Phil.  1.  21.  7s. 

1  Christ,  of  all  my  hopes  the  Ground, 

Christ,  the  Spring  of  all  my  joy, 
Still  in  thee  let  me  be  found, 

Still  for  thee  my  powers  employ. 

2  Fountain  of  o'erflowing  grace  ! 

Freely  from  thy  fullness  give  ; 
Till  I  close  my  earthly  race, 
Be  it  "  Christ  for  me  to  live  I" 

3  Firmly  trusting  in  thy  blood, 

Nothing  shall  my  heart  confound  ; 
Safely  I  shall  pass  the  flood, 

Safely  reach  Immanuel's  ground. 

4  When  I  touch  the  blessed  shore, 

Back  the  closing  waves  shall  roll ! 
Death's  dark  stream  shall  nevermore 
Part  from  thee  my  ravished  soul. 

5  Thus, — oh,  thus  an  entrance  give 

To  the  land  of  cloudless  sky; 
Having  known  it  "  Christ  to  live," 
Let  me  know  it  "  gain  to  die." 
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458  CHRISTIAN. 

822.  Likeness  to  Christ.— 1  Cor.  2  :  16.  Yg, 

1  Father  of  eternal  grace  ! 

Glorify  thyself  in  me  ; 
Meekly  beaming  in  my  face, 
May  the  world  thine  image  see. 

2  Happy  only  in  thy  love, 

Poor,  unfriended,  or  unknown  ; 
Fix  my  thoughts  on  things  above, — 
Stay  my  heart  on  thee  alone. 

3  Humble,  holy,  all-resigned 

To  thy  will  : — thy  will  be  done ! 
Give  me,  Lord  !  the  perfect  mind 
Of  thy  well-beloved  Son. 

4  Counting  gain  and  glory  loss, 

May  I  tread  the  path  he  trod  ; 
Die  with  Jesns  on  the  cross, — 
Rise  with  him,  to  thee,  my  God ! 

823.  Fellowship.-Eph.  4  : 5.  Ys. 

1  Father,  hear  our  humble  claim  ; 
We  are  met  in  thy  great  name ; 
In  the  midst  do  thou  appear, 
Manifest  thy  presence  here. 

2  Lord,  our  fellowship  increase  ; 
Knit  us  in  the  bond  of  peace ; 
Join  our  hearts,  O  Father  !  join 
Each  to  each,  and  all  to  thine. 

3  Move  and  actuate  and  guide, 
Diverse  gifts  to  each  divide  ; 
Placed  according  to  thy  will, 
Let  us  each  his  work  fulfill. 

4  Build  us  in  one  spirit  up, 
Called  in  one  high  calling's  hope, 
One  the  spirit,  one  the  aim, 

One  the  pure  baptismal  flame  ; — 


GRACES.  459 

5  One  the  faith,  and  one  the  Lord, 
Whom,  by  heaven  and  earth  adored, 
We  our  God  and  Father  call ; — 
O'er  all,  through  all,  with  us  all. 

824.  Humility.— Psalm  131.  Vs. 

1  Lord,  if  thou  thy  grace  impart, 
Poor  in  spirit,  meek  in  heart, 

I  shall  as  my  Master  be, 
Rooted  in  humility ! 

2  Simple,  teachable,  and  mild, 
Changed  into  a  little  child; 
Pleased  with  all  the  Lord  provides, 
Weaned  from  all  the  world  besides. 

3  Father,  fix  my  soul  on  thee ; 
Every  evil  let  me  flee ; 
Nothing  want,  beneath,  above, 
Happy  in  thy  precious  love. 

4  Oh,  that  all  may  seek  and  find 
Every  good  in  Jesus  joined  ! 
Him  let  Israel  still  adore, 
Trust  him,  praise  him  evermore. 

825.  Conformity  to  Christ.  ^S. 

1  Jesus,  Lord,  we  look  to  thee  ; 
Let  us  in  thy  name  agree ; 

Show  thyself  the  Prince  of  Peace; 
Bid  our  jars  forever  cease. 

2  By  thy  reconciling  love, 
Every  stumbling-block  remove  : 
Each  to  each  unite,  endear ; 
Come,  and  spread  thy  banner  here. 

3  Make  us  of  one  heart  and  mind — 
Courteous,  pitiful,  and  kind  ; 
Lowly,  meek,  in  thought  and  word — 
Altogether  like  our  Lord. 


460  CHRISTIAN. 

4  Let  us  for  each  other  care  ; 
Each  the  other's  burden  hear ; 
To  thy  church  the  pattern  give  ; 
Show  how  true  believers  live. 

5  Free  from  anger  and  from  pride, 
Let  us  thus  in  God  abide  ; 

All  the  depths  of  love  express — 
All  the  heights  of  holiness. 

6  Let  us  then  with  joy  remove 
To  the  family  above ; 

On  the  wings  of  angels  fly  ; 
Show  how  true  believers  die. 

826.  Consecration.— Rom.  12  : 1.  7s. 

1  Giver  of  each  perfect  gift ! 

By  thy  cleansing  mercy  healed, 
Up  to  thee  our  souls  we  lift, 
And  to  thee  our  bodies  yield. 

2  Now  our  sacrifice  receive, 

Humbly  offered  through  thy  Son  ; 
In  thee  may  we  ever  live ; 
In  us  may  thy  will  be  done. 

3  Meet  it  is,  and  just  and  right, 

Wholly  thine  that  we  should  be  ; 
In  thy  sacred  word  delight, 
Now  aud  through  eternity. 

4  Oh,  that  every  deed  and  word 

May  proclaim  how  good  thou  art ! 
Holiness  unto  the  Lord, 

Now  be  written  on  each  heart ! 

827.  Brotherly-love.— 1  John  3  :  14.  7s,   G  L. 

1  Blessed  are  the  sons  of  God, 
They  are  bought  with  Jesus'  blood  ; 
They  arc  ransomed  from  the  grave ; 
Life  eternal  they  shall  have  : 
With  them  numbered  may  we  be, 
Here,  and  in  eternity. 


GRACES.  461 


2  They  are  justified  by  grace, 
They  enjoy  the  Saviour's  peace  ; 
All  their  sins  are  washed  away ; 
They  shall  stand  in  God's  great  day 
With  them  numbered  may  we  be, 
Here,  and  in  eternitv. 


They  are  lights  upon  the  earth, — 
Children  of  a  heavenly  birth, — 
One  with  God,  with  Jesus  one  : 
Glory  is  in  them  begun  : 
"With  them  numbered  may  we  be, 
Here,  and  in  eternitv. 


Si28.  Spirituality.— Rom.  8  :  15.  7  s,   6  L, 

1  Abba,  Father,  hear  thy  child, 
Late  in  Jesus  reconciled  ; 
Hear,  and  all  the  graces  shower, 
All  the  joy,  and  peace,  and  power ; 
All  my  Saviour  asks  above, 
All  the  life  and  heaven  of  love. 


2  Heavenly  Father,  Life  divine, 
"  Change  my  nature  into  thine  : 
Move  and  spread  throughout  my  soul, 
Pienovate  and  fill  the  whole  ; 
Lord,  I  will  not  let  thee  go 
.  Till  the  blessing  thou  bestow. 


Holy  Ghost,  no  more  delay  ; 
Come,  and  in  thy  temple  stay  : 
Now,  thine  inward  witness  bear, 
Strong,  and  permanent,  and  clear : 
Spring  of  life,  thyself  impart ; 
Rise  eternal  in  my  heart. 


462  CHRISTIAN. 

829.  Charity.— 1  Cor.  13  :  1.  fa,  6   L. 

1  Though  I  speak  with  angel  tongues 

Bravest  words  of  strength  and  fire, 
They  are  but  as  idle  songs, 

If  no  love  my  heart  inspire  ; 
All  the  eloquence  shall  pass 
As  the  noise  of  sounding  brass. 

2  Though  I  lavish  all  I  have 

On  the  poor  in  charity, 
Though  I  shrink  not  from  the  grave, 

Or  unmoved  the  stake  can  see, — 
Till  by  love  the  work  be  crowned, 
All  shall  profitless  be  found. 

3  Come,  thou  Spirit  of  pure  love, 

Who  didst  forth  from  God  proceed, 
Never  from  my  heart  remove  ; 

Let  me  all  thy  impulse  heed; 
Let  my  heart  henceforward  be 
Moved,  controlled,  inspired  by  thee. 

S30.  Tranquillity.— Psalm  131.  fa,   6  L. 

1  Quiet,  Lord,  my  froward  heart, 

Make  me  teachable  and  mild, 
Upright,  simple,  free  from  art, 

Make  me  as  a  weaned  child  : 
From  distrust  and  envy  free, 
Pleased  with  all  that  pleases  thee. 

2  What  thou  shalt  to-day  provide, 

Let  me  as  a  child  receive ; 
What  to-morrow  may  betide, 

Calmly  to  thy  wisdom  leave  : 
'T  is  enough  that  thou  wilt  care  ; 
Why  should  I  the  burden  bear? 


GRACES.  463 

3  As  a  little  child  relies 

On  a  care  beyond  his  own, 
Knows  he  's  neither  strong  nor  wise, 

Fears  to  stir  a  step  alone ; — 
Let  me  thus  with  thee  abide, 
As  my  Father,  Guard,  and  Guide. 

831.  Trust.— Isaiah  12  :  2.  7s,  6  L. 

1  Happy,  Saviour,  would  I  be, 
If  I  could  but  trust  in  thee ; 
Trust  thy  wisdom  me  to  guide ; 
Trust  thy  goodness  to  provide ; 
Trust  thy  saving  love  and  power ; 
Trust  thee  every  day  and  hour : — 

2  Trust  thee  as  the  only  light 
In  the  darkest  hour  of  night ; 
Trust  in  sickness,  trust  in  health ; 
Trust  in  poverty  and  wealth  ; 
Trust  in  joy  and  trust  in  grief; 
Trust  thy  promise  for  relief: — 

3  Trust  thy  blood  to  cleanse  my  soul ; 
Trust  thy  grace  to  make  me  whole; 
Trust  thee  living,  dying  too ; 
Trust  thee  all  my  journey  through  ; 
Trust  thee  till  my  feet  shall  be 
Planted  on  the  crystal  sea. 

832.  Consecration.— Psalm  119  :  94,  7  s,  6  L. 

1  Now,  O  God,  thine  own  I  am ! 

Now  I  give  thee  back  thine  own  : 
Freedom,  friends,  and  health,  and  fame, 

Consecrate  to  thee  alone  : 
Thine  I  live,  thrice  happy  I ! 
Happier  still  if  thine  I  die. 


464  CHRISTIAN. 

2  Take  me,  Lord,  and  all  my  powers  ; 

Take  my  mind,  and  heart,  an&  will; 
All  my  goods,  and  all  my  hours, 

All  I  know,  and  all  I  feel, 
All  I  think,  or  speak,  or  do — 
Take  my  soul  and  make  it  new  ! 

833.  Fruits  of  Spirit.— John  16  :  7.  C.  M. 

1  Our  blest  Redeemer,  ere  he  breathed 

His  tender,  last  farewell, 
A  Guide,  a  Comforter  bequeathed, 
With  us  on  earth  to  dwell. 

2  He  came  in  tongues  of  living  flame, 

To  teach,  convince,  subdue  ; 
All-powerful  as  the  wind  he  came, 
And  all  as  viewless,  too. 

3  He  came,  sweet  influence  to  impart, 

A  gracious,  willing  Guest, 
While  he  can  find  one  humble  heart 
Wherein  to  fix  his  rest. 

4  And  his  that  gentle  voice  we  hear, 

Soft  as  the  breath  of  even, 
That  checks  each  fault,  calms  every  fear, 
And  whispers  us  of  heaven. 

5  And  every  virtue  we  possess, 

And  every  virtue  won, 
And  every  thought  of  holiness 
Is  his  and  his  alone. 

6  Spirit  of  purity  and  grace  ! 

Our  weakness  pitying  see  ; 
Oh,  make  our  hearts  thy  dwelling-place, 
Purer  and  Avorthier  thee  ! 

834.  Submission.  C.  M. 

1  O  Lord  !  my  best  desires  fulfill, 
And  help  me  to  resign 
Life,  health,  and  comfort  to  thy  will, 
And  make  thy  pleasure  mine. 


GRACES.  465 

2  Why  should  I  shrink  at  thy  command, 

Thy  love  forbids  my  fears ; 
Why  tremble  at  the  gracious  hand, 
That  wipes  away  my  tears  ? 

3  Xo, — let  me  rather  freely  yield 

"What  most  I  prize,  to  thee  ; 

Thou  never  hast  a  good  withheld, 

Nor  wilt  withhold  from  me. 

4  Thy  favor,  all  my  journey  through. 

Shall  be  my  rich  supply  ; 
What  more  I  want,  or  think  I  do, 
Let  wisdom  still  deny. 

835.  Gratitude,— Psalm  103.  S.  M. 

1  Oh,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 

Let  all  within  me  join, 
And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  his  name, 
Whose  favors  are  divine. 

2  Oh,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 

Xor  let  his  mercies  lie 
Forgotten  in  unthankfulness, 
And  without  praises  die. 

3  'T  is  he  forgives  thy  sins  ; 

'T  is  he  relieves  thy  pain  ; 
'T  is  he  that  heals  thy  sicknesses, 
And  makes  thee  young  again. 

4  He  crowns  thy  life  with  love, 

When  ransomed  from  the  grave  ; 
He,  who  redeemed  my  soul  from  hell, 
Hath  sovereign  power  to  save. 

5  His  wondrous  works  and  ways 

He  made  by  Moses  known  ; 
But  sent  the  world  his  truth  and  grace 
By  his  beloved  Son. 


466  CHRISTIAN. 


836.  Consecration.— Luke  10:42.  7s. 

1  Jesus,  all-atoning  Lamb, 
Thine,  and  only  thine,  I  am  : 
Take  my  body,  spirit,  soul ; 
Only  thou  possess  the  whole. 

2  Thou  my  one  thing  needful  be ; 
Let  me  ever  cleave  to  thee ; 
Let  me  choose  the  better  part : 
Let  me  give  thee  all  my  heart. 

3  Whom  have  I  on  earth  below  ? 
Thee,  and  only  thee,  I  know  : 
Whom  have  I  in  heaven  but  thee  ? 
Thou  art  all  in  all  to  me. 


837.  Faith.— Gal.  5:6.  S.  H.  M. 

1  Faith  is  the  polar  star 

That  guides  the  Christian's  way, 
Directs  his  wanderings  from  afar 

To  realms  of  endless  day  : 
It  points  the  course,  where'er  he  roam, 
And  safely  leads  the  pilgrim  home. 

2  Faith  is  the  rainbow's  form 

Hung  on  the  brow  of  heaven, 
The  glory  of  the  passing  storm, 

The  pledge  of  mercy  given  : 
It  is  the  bright  triumphal  arch 
Through  which  the  saints  to  glory  march. 

3  The  faith  that  works  by  love, 

And  purifies  the  heart, 
A  foretaste  of  the  joys  above 

To  mortals  can  impart: 
It  bears  us  through  this  earthly  strife, 
And  triumphs  in  immortal  life. 


GRACES.  467 

838.  Consistency.— 2  Cor.  3  :  2.  7s,   G  L. 

1  Chosen  not  for  good  in  me, 
Waked  from  coming  wrath  to  flee. 
Hidden  in  the  Saviour's  side, 

By  the  Spirit  sanctified — 

Teach  me,  Lord,  on  earth  to  show, 

By  my  love,  how  much  I  owe. 

2  Oft  I  walk  beneath  the  cloud, 
Dark  as  midnight's  gloomy  shroud  ; 
But,  when  fear  is  at  the  height, 
Jesus  comes,  and  all  is  light; 
Blessed  Jesus  !  bid  me  show 
Doubting  saints  how  much  I  owe. 

3  Oft  the  nights  of  sorrow  reign — 
Weeping,  sickness,  sighing,  pain  ; 
But  a  night  thine  anger  burns — 
Morning  comes,  and  joy  returns  ; 
God  of  comforts  !  bid  me  show 
To  thy  poor  how  much  I  owe. 

4  When  in  flowery  paths  I  tread, 
Oft  by  sin  I  'in  captive  led ; 
Oft  I  fall,  but  still  arise — 
Jesus  comes — the  tempter  flies  : 
Blessed  Jesus!  bid  me  show- 
Weary  sinners  all  I  owe. 

839.  Consecration.  0.  M. 

1  Witness,  ye  men  and  angels  now, 

Before  the  Lord  we  speak  ; 
To  him  we  make  our  solemn  vow, 
A  vow  we  dare  not  break : — 

2  That  long  as  life  itself  shall  last, 

Ourselves  to  Christ  we  yield, 
Nor  from  his  cause  will  we  depart, 
Or  ever  quit  the  field. 


468  CHRISTIAN 

3  Wc  trust  riot  in  our  native  strength, 

But  on  his  grace  rely, 
That,  with  returning  wants,  the  Lord 
Will  all  our  need  supply. 

4  Oh,  guide  our  doubtful  feet  aright, 

And  keep  us  in  thy  ways  ; 
And  while  we  turn  our  vows  to  prayers, 
Turn  thou  our  prayers  to  praise. 

840.  TJnity.-Epb.  4  ;  5.  H.  M. 

1  One  sole  baptismal  sign, 

One  Lord,  below,  above — 
Zion,  one  faith  is  thine, 

Only  one  watchword — love: 
From  different  temples  though  it  rise, 
One  song  ascendeth  to  the  skies. 

2  Our  sacrifice  is  one  ; 

One  Priest  before  the  throne — 
The  slain,  the  risen  Son, 

Redeemer,  Lord  alone ! 
And  sighs  from  contrite  hearts  that  spring, 
Our  chief,  our  choicest  offering. 

3  Head  of  thy  church  beneath  ! 

The  catholic,  the  true, — 
On  all  her  members  breathe, 

Her  broken  frame  renew  ! 
Then  shall  thy  perfect  will  be  done, 
"When  Christians  love  and  live  as  one. 

§4  1.  Acquiescence.— Romans  S  :2j.  C  AI. 

1  Author  of  good  !  to  thee  we  turn  : 
Thine  ever- wakeful  eye 

Alone  can  all  our  wants  discern — 
Thy  hand  alone  supply. 


GRACES.  489 

2  Oh,  let  thy  love  within  us  dwell, 

Thy  fear  our  footsteps  guide  ; 
That  love  shall  vainer  loves  expel, 
That  fear,  all  fears  beside. 

3  And  since  by  passion's  force  subdued, 

Too  oft,  with  stubborn  will, 
We  blindly  shun  the  latent  good, 
And  grasp  the  specious  ill ; — 

4  Not  what  we  wish,  but  what  we  want, 

Let  mercy  still  supply  : 
The  good  we  ask  not,  Father,  grant ; 
The  ill  we  ask,  deny. 

842.  Fellowship.-Ps.  133.  S.  P.  M. 

1  How  pleasant 't  is  to  see 
Kindred  and  friends  agree, 

Each  in  his  proper  station  move  ; 

And  each  fulfill  his  part 

"With  sympathising  heart, 
In  all  the  cares  of  life  and  love. 

2  'T  is  like  the  ointment  shed 
On  Aaron's  sacred  head, 

Divinely  rich,  divinely  sweet; 

The  oil  through  all  the  room 

Diffused  a  choice  perfurr  e, 
Ran  through  his  robes,  and  blest  his  feet. 

3  Like  fruitful  showers  of  rain 
That  water  all  the  plain, 

Descending  from  the  neighboring  hills; 

O  0.  &  3 

Such  streams  of  pleasure  roll 
Through  every  friendly  soul, 
Where  love  like  heavenly  dew  distills. 

843.  Acts  4  -.32.  L.M. 

1  How  blest  the  sacred  tie  that  binds. 
In  union  sweet,  accordiug  minds  ! 
How  swift  the  heavenly  course  they  run, 
Whose  hearts  and  faith  and  hopes  are  one ! 
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470  CHRISTIAN. 

2  To  each  the  soul  of  each  how  dear ! 
What  jealous  care,  what  holy  fear  ! 
How  doth  the  generous  flame  within 
Refine  from  earth  and  cleanse  from  sin  ! 

3  Their  streaming  tears  together  flow, 
For  human  guilt  and  human  woe; 
Their  ardent  prayers  united  rise, 
Like  mingling  flames  in  sacrifice. 

4  Nor  shall  the  glowing  flame  expire 
'Mid  nature's  drooping,  sickening  fire  : 
Soon  shall  they  meet  in  realms  above, 
A  heaven  of  joy,  because  of  love. 

844.  Acts  10  :  33.  L.  M. 

1  Kindred  in  Christ !  for  his  dear  sake 

A  hearty  welcome  here  receive ; 
May  we  together  now  partake 
The  joys  which  only  he  can  give. 

2  May  he,  by  whose  kind  care  we  meet, 

Send  his  good  Spirit  from  above  ; 
Make  our  communications  sweet, 

And  cause  our  hearts  to  burn  with  love. 

3  Forgotten  be  each  worldly  theme, 

When  Christians  meet  together  thus  ; 
We  only  wish  to  speak  of  him, 

Who  lived,  and  died,  and  reigns,  for  us. 

4  Thus, — as  the  moments  pass  away, — 

We'll  love,  and  wonder,  and  adore; 
And  hasten  on  the  glorious  day, 

When  we  shall  meet  to  part  no  more. 

845.  Eph.4:c0-32.  L.  M. 

1  The  Spirit,  like  a  peaceful  dove, 

Flies  from  the  realms  of  noise  and  strife ; 
Why  should  we  vex  and  grieve  his  love, 
Who  seals  our  souls  to  heavenly  life ! 


FELLOWSHIP.  4V 1 

2  Tender  and  kind  be  all  our  thoughts  ; 
Through  all  our  lives  let  mercy  run  : 
So  God  forgives  our  numerous  faults, 
For  the  dear  sake  of  Christ,  his  Son. 

846.  Matt.  10  :  40-42.  L.  M. 

1  Come  in,  thou  blessed  of  the  Lord, 

Enter  in  Jesus'  precious  name ; 
We  welcome  thee  with  one  accord, 
And  trust  the  Saviour  does  the  same. 

2  Those  joys  which  earth  cannot  afford, 

We  '11  seek  in  fellowship  to  prove ; 
Joined  in  one  spirit  to  our  Lord, 
Together  bound  by  mutual  love. 

3  And,  while  we  pass  this  vale  of  tears, 

We'll  make  our  joys  and  sorrows  known; 
We'll  share  each  other's  hopes  and  fears, 
And  count  a  brother's  cares  our  own. 

4  Once  more,  our  welcome  we  repeat ; 

Receive  assurance  of  our  love  ; 
Oh !  may  we  all  together  meet, 
Around  the  throne  of  God  above. 

847.  Eom- 12  =  s.  S.  M. 

1  Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds 

Our  hearts  in  Christian  love  : 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne 

We  pour  our  ardent  prayers  ; 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one, 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes, 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear  ; 
And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 


472  CHRISTIAN. 

4  When  we  asunder  part, 

It  gives  us  inward  pain  ; 
But  Ave  shall  still  be  joined  in  heart, 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 

5  This  glorious  hope  revives 

Our  courage  by  the  way  ; 
While  each  in  expectation  lives, 
And  longs  to  see  the  day. 

6  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 

And  sin,  we  shall  be  free, 
And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign 
Through  all  eternity. 

848.  Matt.  13:  20.  S.    M, 

1  Jesus,  Ave  look  to  thee, 

Thy  promised  presence  claim  ; 
Thou  in  the  midst  of  us  shalt  be, 
Assembled  in  thy  name. 

2  Not  in  the  name  of  pride 

Or  selfishness  Ave  meet ; 
From  nature's  paths  Ave  turn  aside, 
And  worldly  thoughts  forget. 

3  We  meet  the  grace  to  take, 

Which  thou  hast  freely  given  ; 
We  meet  on  earth  for  thy  dear  sake, 
That  Ave  may  meet  in  heaven. 

4  Present  avc  knoAV  thou  art, 

But  oh,  thyself  reveal  ! 
Now,  Lord,  let  every  bounding  heart 
The  mighty  comfort  feel. 

5  Oh,  may  thy  quickening  voice 

The  death  of  sin  remove  ; 
And  bid  our  inmost  souls  rejoice, 
In  hope  of  perfect  love. 


FELLOWSHIP.  473 


1  Cor,  12  :  13.  S.  M. 


Let  party  names  no  more 

The  Christian  world  o'erspread  ; 
Gentile  and  Jew,  and  bond  and  free, 

Are  one  in  Christ  their  head. 
Among  the  saints  on  earth, 

Let  mutual  love  be  found  ; 
Heirs  of  the  same  inheritance, 

With  mutual  blessings  crowned. 
Thus  will  the  church  below 

Resemble  that  above ; 
Where  streams  of  pleasure  ever  flow 

And  every  heart  is  love. 


Matt.  18:20.  C.  M, 

Oh,  it  is  joy  for  those  to  meet 

AVhom  one  communion  blends, 
Council  to  hold  in  converse  sweet, 

And  talk  as  Christian  friends. 
'T  is  joy  to  think  the  angel  train, 

Who  'mid  heaven's  temple  shine, 
To  seek  our  earthly  temples  deign, 

And  in  our  anthems  join. 
But  chief  't  is  joy  to  think  that  He 

To  whom  his  church  is  dear, 
Delights  her  gathered  flock  to  see, 

Her  joint  devotions  hear. 
Then  who  would  choose  to  walk  abroad, 

While  here  such  joys  are  given ; 
"  This  is  indeed  the  house  of  God, 

And  this  the  gate  of  heaven !" 

Eph.  4-15.  CM. 

Blest  be  the  dear,  uniting  love, 

That  will  not  let  us  part : 
Our  bodies  may  far  off  remove  ; 

We  still  are  one  in  heart. 
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474  CHRISTIAN. 

2  Joined  in  one  spirit  to  our  Head, 

Where  he  appoints  we  go ; 

"We  still  in  Jesus'  footsteps  tread, 

And  show  his  praise  below. 

3  Oh,  may  we  ever  walk  in  him, 

And  nothing  know  beside  ! 
Nothing  desire,  nothing  esteem, 
But  Jesus  crucified ! 

4  Partakers  of  the  Saviour's  grace, 

The  same  in  mind  and  heart, 
Not  joy  nor  grief  nor  time  nor  place 
Nor  life  nor  death  can  part. 

852.  Eph.3-.i5.  CM. 

1  Let  saints  below  in  concert  sing 

With  those  to  glory  gone  ; 
For  all  the  servants  of  our  King 
In  earth  and  heaven  are  one. 

2  One  family — we  dwell  in  him — 

One  church  above,  beneath, 
Though  now  divided  by  the  stream, — 
The  narrow  stream  of  death  ; — 

3  One  army  of  the  living  God, 

To  his  command  we  bow  ; 
Part  of  the  host  have  crossed  the  flood, 
And  part  are  crossing  now. 

4  Ev'n  now  to  their  eternal  home 

Some  happy  spirits  fly ; 
And  we  are  to  the  margin  come, 
And  soon  expect  to  die. 

5  Ev'n  now,  by  faith,  we  join  our  bands 

With  those  that  went  before, 
And  greet  the  ransomed  blessed  bands 
Upon  th'  eternal  shore. 


FELLOWSHIP.  4*75 

6  Lord  Jesus  !  be  our  constant  guide : 
And,  when  the  word  is  given, 
Bid  death's  cold  flood  its  waves  divide, 
And  land  us  safe  in  heaven. 

1  John  4  :  21.  C.  M. 

How  sweet,  how  heavenly  is  the  sight, 
When  those  who  love  the  Lord 

In  one  another's  peace  delight, 
And  so  fulfill  his  word ! 

2  When  each  can  feel  his  brother's  sigh, 

And  with  him  bear  a  part ! 
When  sorrow  flows  from  eye  to  eye, 
And  joy  from  heart  to  heart ! 

3  When,  free  from  envy,  scorn  and  pride, 

Our  wishes  all  above, 
Each  can  his  brother's  failings  hide, 
And  show  a  brother's  love  ! 

4  Let  love,  in  one  delightful  stream, 

Through  every  bosom  flow, 
And  union  sweet,  and  dear  esteem, 
In  every  action  glow. 

5  Love  is  the  golden  chain  that  binds 

The  happy  souls  above  ; 
And  he  's  an  heir  of  heaven  who  finds 
His  bosom  glow  with  loie. 

854.  G.  M. 

1  Happy  the  souls  to  Jesus  joined, 

And  saved  by  grace  alone ; 
Walking  in  all  his  ways,  they  find 
Their  heaven  on  earth  begun. 

2  The  church  triumphant  in  thy  love, 

Their  mighty  joys  we  know  : 
They  sing  the  Lamb  in  hymns  above, 
And  we  in  hymns  below. 


476  CHRISTIAN. 

3  Thee  in  thy  glorious  realm  they  praise, 

And  bow  before  thy  throne  *, 
We  in  the  kingdom  of  thy  grace  : 
The  kingdoms  are  bat  one. 

4  The  holy  to  the  holiest  leads, 

And  thence  onr  spirits  rise; 

For  he  that  in  thy  statutes  treads, 

Shall  meet  thee  in  the  skies. 


S55.  John  13:  I.  C.  M. 

1  Lord,  thou  on  earth  didst  love  thine  own, 

Didst  love  them  to  the  end  ; 
Oh,  still  from  thy  celestial  throne, 
Let  gifts  of  love  descend. 

2  The  love  the  Father  bears  to  thee, 

His  own  eternal  Son, 
Fill  all  thy  saints,  till  all  shall  be 
In  pure  affection  one. 

3  As  thou  for  us  didst  stoop  so  low, 

Warmed  by  love's  holy  flame, 
So  let  our  deeds  of  kindness  flow 
To  all  that  bear  thy  name. 

4  One  blessed  fellowship  of  love, 

Thy  living  church  should  stand, 
Till,  faultless,  she  at  last  above 
Shall  shine  at  thy  right  hand. 

5  Oh,  glorious  day,  when  she,  the  Bride, 

With  her  dear  Lord  appears  ! 
Then  robed  in  beauty  at  his  side, 
She  shall  forget  her  tears  ! 

856.  Gen.  24:  El.  CM. 

1  Come  in,  thou  blessed  of  the  Lord, 
Stranger  nor  foe  art  thou  ; 
We  welcome  thee  with  warm  accord, 
Our  friend,  our  brother,  now. 


FELLOWSHIP.  477 

2  The  hand  of  fellowship,  the  heart 

Of  love,  we  offer  thee : 
Leaving  the  world,  thou  dost  but  part 
From  lies  and  vanity. 

3  Come  with  us, — we  will  do  thee  good. 

As  God  to  us  hath  done  ; 
Stand  but  in  him,  as  those  have  stood 
Whose  faith  the  victory  won. 

4  And  when,  by  turns,  we  pass  away, 

And  star  by  star  grows  dim, 
May  each,  translated  into  day, 
Be  lost  and  found  in  him. 


S5  7.  Luke  24:  32.  CM. 

1  Our  souls,  by  love  together  knit, 

Cemented,  mixed  in  one, 
One  hope,  one  heart,  one  mind,  one  voice, 
'T  is  heaven  on  earth  begun. 

2  Our  hearts  have  often  burned  within, 

And  glowed  with  sacred  fire, 
While  Jesus  spoke,  and  fed,  and  blessed, 
And  filled  the  enlarged  desire. 

3  The  little  cloud  increases  still, 

The  heavens  are  big  with  rain  ; 
We  haste  to  catch  the  teeming  shower, 
And  all  its  moisture  drain. 

4  A  rill,  a  stream,  a  torrent  flows  ! 

But  pour  a  mighty  flood  ; 
Oh,  sweep  the  nations,  shake  the  earth, 
'Till  all  proclaim  thee,  God ! 

5  And  when  thou  mak'st  thy  jewels  up, 

And  sett'st  thy  starry  crown  ; 
When  all  thy  sparkling  gems  shall  shine, 
Proclaimed  bv  thee  thine  own  ; — 


478  CHRJSfTIAN. 

6  May  we,  a  little  band  of  love, 
We  sinners,  saved  by  grace, 
From  glory  unto  glory  changed, 
Beliold  thee  face  to  face  ! 

858.  Rom-  c:5.  C.  M. 

1  Planted  in  Christ,  the  living  vine, 

This  day,  with  one  accord, 
Ourselves,  with  humble  faith  and  joy, 
We  yield  to  thee,  0  Lord ! 

2  Joined  in  one  body  may  we  be  : 

One  inward  life  partake  ; 
One  be  our  heart,  one  heavenly  hope 
In  every  bosom  wake. 

3  In  prayer,  in  effort,  tears,  and  toils, 

One  wisdom  be  our  guide  ; 
Taught  by  one  Spirit  from  above, 
In  thee  may  we  abide. 

4  Then,  when  among  the  saints  in  light 

Our  joyful  spirits  shine, 
Shall  anthems  of  immortal  praise, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  be  thine  ! 

859.  Psalm  65:  2.  CM. 

1  Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 

Uttered  or  unexpressed  ; 
The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

2  Prayer  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh, 

The  falling  of  a  tear, 
The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye, 
When  none  but  God  is  near. 

3  Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  can  try  ; 
Prayer  the  sublimest  strains  that  reach 
The  Majesty  on  high. 


470 


4  Prayer  is  the  Christian's  vital  breath. 

The  Christian's  native  air  : 
His  watchword  at  the  gates  of  death — 
He  enters  heaven  with  prayer. 

5  Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice, 

Returning  from  his  ways  ; 
While  angels  in  their  songs  rejoice, 
And  cry — "  Behold  he  prays  !" 

6  0  thou,  by  whom  we  come  to  God — 

The  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way  ; 
The  path  of  prayer  thyself  hast  trod  ; 
Lord  !  teach  us  how  to  pray. 

860.  Mark  13:33.  CM. 

1  The  Saviour  bids  thee  watch  and  pray 

Through  life's  momentous  hour ; 
And  grants  the  Spirit's  quickening  ray 
To  those  who  seek  his  power. 

2  The  Saviour  bids  thee  watch  and  pray, 

Maintain  a  warrior's  strife; 
O  Christian  !  hear  his  voice  to-day  : 
Obedience  is  thy  life. 

3  The  Saviour  bids  thee  watch  and  pray, 

For  soon  the  hour  will  come 
That  calls  thee  from  the  earth  away 
To  thy  eternal  home. 

4  The  Saviour  bids  thee  watch  and  pray, 

Oh,  hearken  to  his  voice, 
And  follow  where  he  leads  the  way, 
To  heaven's  eternal  joys  ! 

86 1 .  1  Sam.  1  :  12,  13.  C.  M. 

1  Prayer  is  the  breath  of  God  in  man, 
Returning  whence  it  came  ; 
Love  is  the  sacred  fire  within, 
And  prayer  the  rising  flame. 


480  CHRISTIAN. 

2  It  gives  the  burdened  spirit  ease, 

And  soothes  the  troubled  breast ; 
Yields  comfort  to  the  mourning  soul, 
And  to  the  weary  rest. 

3  When  God  inclines  the  heart  to  pray, 

He  hath  an  ear  to  hear  ; 
To  him  there  's  music  in  a  sigh, 
And  beauty  in  a  tear. 

4  The  humble  suppliant  cannot  fail 

To  have  his  wants  supplied, 
Since  he  for  sinners  intercedes, 
Who  once  for  sinners  died. 

&&2,  Psalm  104  :  34.  C.  M. 

1  Hail,  tranquil  hour  of  closing  day  ! 

Begone,  disturbing  care  ! 
And  look,  my  soul,  from  earth  away, 
To  him  who  heareth  prayer. 

2  How  sweet  the  tear  of  penitence, 

Before  his  throne  of  grace, 
While,  to  the  contrite  spirit's  sense, 
He  shows  his  smiling  face. 

3  How  sweet, thro1  long-remembered  years, 

His  mercies  to  recall ; 
And,  pressed  with  wants,  and  griefs,  and  fears, 
To  trust  his  love  for  all. 

4  How  sweet  to  look,  in  thoughtful  hope, 

Beyond  this  fading  sky, 
And  hear  him  call  his  children  up 
To  his  fair  home  on  high. 

5  Calmly  the  day  forsakes  our  heaven 

To  dawn  beyond  the  west; 
So  let  my  soul,  in  life's  last  even, 
Retire  to  glorious  rest. 


PRAYER.  481 

833.  Matt.  13:20.  CM. 

1  Wherever  two  or  three  may  meet, 

To  worship  in  thy  name, 
Bending  beneath  thy  mercy-seat, 
This  promise  they  may  claim  : — 

2  Jesus  in  love  will  condescend 

To  bless  the  hallowed  place; 
The  Saviour  will  himself  attend, 
And  show  his  smiling  face. 

3  How  brio;ht  the  assurance  !  gracious  Lord, 

Fountain  of  peace  and  love, 
Fulfill  to  us  thy  precious  word, 
Thy  loving-kindness  prove. 

4  Xow  to  our  God — the  Father,  Son, 

And  Holy  Spirit,  sing  ! 
With  praise  to  God,  the  Three  in  One, 
Let  all  creation  ring. 

834.  C.  M. 

1  0  Lord,  another  day  is  flown  ; 

And  we,  a  lowly  band, 
Are  met  once  more  before  thy  throne, 
To  bless  thy  fostering  hand. 

2  And  wilt  thou  bend  a  listening  ear 

To  praises  low  as  ours  ? 
Thou  wilt !  for  thou  dost  love  to  hear 
The  song  which  meekness  pours. 

3  Thy  heavenly  grace  to  each  impart ; 

All  evil  far  remove  ; 
And  shed  abroad  in  every  heart 
Thy  everlasting  love. 

4  Thus  chastened,  cleansed,  entirely  thine, 

A  flock  by  Jesus  led, 
The  Sun  of  holiness  shall  shine 
In  glory  on  our  head. 
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482  CHRISTIAN. 

5  And  thou  wilt  turn  our  wandering  feet, 
And  thou  wilt  bless  our  w7ay ; 
Till  worlds  shall  fade, and  faith  shall  greet 
The  dawn  of  lasting  day. 

885.  Luke  10 :  33-42.  CM. 

1  I  love  to  steal  awhile  away 

From  every  cumbering  care, 
And  spend  the  hours  of  setting  day 
In  humble,  grateful  prayer. 

2  I  love  in  solitude  to  shed 

The  penitential  tear, 
And  all  his  promises  to  plead, 
Where  none  but  God  can  hear. 

3  I  love  to  think  on  mercies  past, 

And  future  good  implore, 
And  all  my  cares  and  sorrows  cast 
On  him  whom  I  adore. 

4  I  love  by  faith  to  take  a  view 

Of  brighter  scenes  in  heaven  ; 
The  prospect  doth  my  strength  renew, 
"While  here  by  tempests  driven. 

5  Thus,  when  life's  toilsome  day  is  o'er, 

May  its  departing  ray 
Be  calm  as  this  impressive  hour, 
And  lead  to  endless  day. 

866.  1  John  5: 14.  CM. 

1  There  is  an  eye  that  never  sleeps 

Beneath  the  wing  of  nio-ht ; 
There  is  an  ear  that  never  shuts, 
When  sink  the  beams  of  light. 

2  There  is  an  arm  that  never  tires, 

When  human  strength  gives  way  ; 
There  is  a  love  that  never  fails, 
When  earthly  loves  decay. 


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3  That  eye  is  fixed  on  seraph  thr 

That  arm  upholds  the  sky  ; 
That  ear  is  filled  with  angel  songs  ; 
That  love  is  throned  on  high. 

4  But  there  's  a  power  which  man  can  wield 

When  mortal  aid  is  vain, 
That  eye,  that  arm,  that  love  to  reach, 
That  listening  ear  to  gain. 

5  That  power  is  prayer,  which  soars  on  high, 

Through  Jesus,  to  the  throne  ; 
And  moves  the  hand  which  moves  the  world, 
To  bring  salvation  down  ! 

887.  Psalm  115  :  18.  C.  M. 

1  Dear  Father,  to  thy  mercy-seat 

My  soul  for  shelter  flies  : 
'T  is  here  I  find  a  safe  retreat 
When  storms  and  tempests  rise. 

2  My  cheerful  hope  can  never  die, 

If  thou,  my  God,  art  near ; 
Thy  grace  can  raise  my  comforts  high, 
And  banish  every  fear. 

3  My  great  Protector,  and  my  Lord ! 

Thy  constant  aid  impart ; 
Oh !  let  thy  kind,  thy  gracious  word 
Sustain  my  trembling  heart. 

4  Oh  !  never  let  my  soul  remove 

From  this  divine  retreat ; 
Still  let  me  trust  thy  power  and  love, 
And  dwell  beneath  thy  feet. 

S38.  Ex.  25  :  22.  L.   M. 

1  From  every  stormy  wind  that  blows, 
From  every  swelling  tide  of  woes, 
There  is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat ; 
'T  is  found  beneath  the  mercy-seat. 


484  CHRISTIAN. 

2  There  is  a  place  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads, — 
A  place,  than  all  besides,  more  sweet ; 
It  is  the  blood-bought  mercy-seat. 

3  There  is  a  scene  where  spirits  blend, 
Where  friend  holds  fellowship  with  friend  ; 
Though  sundered  far,  by  faith  they  meet 
Around  one  common  mercy-seat. 

4  There,  there,  on  eagle  wings  we  soar, 
And  sense  and  sin  molest  no  more, 

And  heaven  comes  down  our  souls  togreet, 
And  glory  crowns  the  mercy-seat ! 

5  Oh  !  let  my  hand  forget  her  skill, 
My  tongue  be  silent,  cold,  and  still, 
This  throbbing  heart  forget  to  beat, 
If  I  forget  the  mercy-seat. 

869.  Hebrews  4  :  15,  16  L.   M. 

1  Where  high  the  heavenly  temple  stands, 
The  house  of  God  not  made  with  hands, 
A  great  High  Priest  our  nature  wears, — 
The  Guardian  of  mankind  appears. 

2  Though  now  ascended  up  on  high, 
He  bends  on  earth  a  brother's  eye ; 
Partaker  of  the  human  name, 

He  knows  the  frailty  of  our  frame. 

3  Our  Fellow-sufferer  yet  retains 
A  fellow-feeling  of  our  pains; 
And  still  remembers,  in  the  skies, 
His  tears,  his  agonies,  and  cries. 

4  In  every  pang  that  rends  the  heart, 
The  Man  of  Sorrows  had  a  part ; 
He  sympathizes  with  our  grief, 
And  to  the  sufferer  sends  relief. 


PRAYER.  485 

5  With  boldness,  therefore,  at  the  throne, 
Let  us  make  all  our  sorrows  known  ; 
And  ask  the  aid  of  heavenly  power, 
To  help  us  in  the  evil  hour. 

870.  Matt.  21:22.  L.  M. 

1  And  dost  thou  say,  "Ask  what  thou  wilt?" 

Lord,  I  would  seize  the  golden  hour  : 
I  pray  to  be  released  from  guilt, 

And  freed  from  sin  and  Satan's  power. 

2  More  of  thy  presence,  Lord,  impart ; 

More  of  thine  image  let  me  bear  : 
Erect  thy  throne  within  my  heart, 
Aud  reign  without  a  rival  there. 

3  Give  me  to  read  my  pardon  sealed, 

And  from  thy  joy  to  draw  my  strength  ; 
Oh,  be  thy  boundless  love  revealed 

In  all  its  height  and  breadth  and  length  ! 

4  Grant  these  requests — I  ask  no  more, 

But  to  thy  care  the  rest  resign  : 
Sick,  or  in  health,  or  rich,  or  poor, 
All  shall  be  well,  if  thou  art  mine. 

871.  Luke  21: 37.  L.  M. 

1  Thou,  Saviour,  from  thy  throne  on  high, 

Enrobed  in  light  and  girt  with  power, 
Dost  note  the  thought,  the  prayer,  the  sigh, 
Of  hearts  that  love  the  tranquil  hour. 

2  Oft  thou  thyself  didst  steal  away, 

At  eventide,  from  labor  done, 
In  some  still,  peaceful  shade  to  pray 
Till  morning  watches  were  begun. 

3  Thou  hast  not,  dearest  Lord,  forgot 

Thy  wrestlings  on  Judea's  hills  ; 
And  still  thou  lov'st  the  quiet  spot 
Where  praise  the  lowly  spirit  fills, 
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486  CHRISTIAN. 

4  Now  to  our  souls,  withdrawn  awhile 

From  earth's  rude  noise,  thy  face  reveal ; 
And  as  we  worship,  kindly  smile, 
And  for  thine  own  our  spirits  seal. 

5  To  thee  we  bring  each  grief  and  care, 

To  thee  we  fly  while  tempests  lower ; 
Thou  wilt  the  weary  burdens  bear 
Of  hearts  that  love  the  tranquil  hour. 

872.  Acts  2:i.  L.  M. 

1  Command  thy  blessing  from  above, 

O  God,  on  all  assembled  here  ; 
Behold  us  with  a  Father's  love, 
While  we  look  up  with  filial  fear. 

2  Command  thy  blessing,  Jesus,  Lord  ! 

May  we  thy  true  disciples  be  ; 
Speak  to  each  heart  the  mighty  word, — 
Say  to  the  weakest,  Follow  me. 

3  Command  thy  blessing  in  this  hour, 

Spirit  of  truth!  and  fill  the  place 
With  wounding  and  with  healing  power, 
With  quickening  and  confirming  grace. 

4  O  thou,  our  Maker,  Saviour,  Guide, 

One  True,  Eternal  God  confessed  ; 
Whom  thou  hast  joined  none  may  divide ; 
None  dare  to  curse  whom  thou  hast  blessed. 

873.  Psalm  104 :  34,  L.  M. 

1  My  God,  is  any  hour  so  sweet, 

From  blush  of  morn  to  evening  star, 
As  that  which  calls  me  to  thy  feet, 
The  calm  and  holy  hour  of  prayer  ? 

2  Blest  is  the  tranquil  break  of  morn, 

And  blest  the  hush  of  solemn  eve, 
When  on  the  wings  of  prayer  up-borne, 
This  fair,  but  transient,  world  I  leave. 


PRAYER.  487 

3  Then  is  my  strength  by  thee  renewed  ; 

Then  are  my  sins  by  thee  forgiven ; 
Then  dost  thou  cheer  my  solitude, 

With  clear  and  beauteous  hopes  of  heaven. 

4  Xo  words  can  tell  what  sweet  relief, 

There  for  my  every  want,  I  find ; 
What  strength  for  warfare,  balm  for  grief, 
What  deep  and  cheerful  peace  of  mind  ! 

5  Lord,  till  I  reach  the  blissful  shore, 

Xo  privilege  so  dear  shall  be, 
As  thus  my  inmost  soul  to  pour 
In  faithful  filial  prayer  to  thee  ! 

874.  John  4:    21.  L.    M. 

1  Jesus,  where'er  thy  people  meet, 
There  they  behold  thy  mercy-seat ; 
Where'er  they  seek  thee,  thou  art  found  ; 
And  every  place  is  hallowed  ground. 

2  For  thou,  within  no  walls  confined, 
Inhabitest  the  humble  mind  ; 

Such  ever  bring  thee  where  they  come, 
And  going,  take  thee  to  their  home. 

3  Great  Shepherd  of  thy  chosen  few  ! 
Thy  former  mercies  here  renew  ; 
Here  to  our  waiting  hearts  proclaim 
The  sweetness  of  thy  saving  name. 

875.  Matt.  IS;  £0.  L.  M. 

1  Where  two  or  three,  with  sweet  accord, 
Obedient  to  their  sovereign  Lord, 
Meet  to  recount  his  acts  of  grace, 
And  offer  solemn  prayer  and  praise ; — 

2  There  will  the  gracious  Saviour  be. 
To  bless  the  little  company  ; 
There,  to  unvail  his  smiling  face, 
And  bid  his  glories  fill  the  place. 


488  CHRISTIAN. 

We  meet  at  thy  command,  0  Lord  ! 
Relying  on  thy  faithful  word  ; 
Now  send  the  Spirit  from  above, 
And  fill  our  hearts  with  heavenly  love. 

876.  Gen.  28  :  17.  L.   M. 

1  How  sweet  to  leave  the  world  awhile. 

And  seek  the  presence  of  our  Lord  I 
Dear  Saviour!  on  thy  people  smile, 
And  come,  according  to  thy  word. 

2  From  busy  scenes  we  now  retreat, 

That  we  may  here  converse  with  thee: 
Ah  !  Lord  !  behold  us  at  thy  feet ; 
Let  this  the  "  gate  of  heaven  "  be. 

3  "  Chief  of  ten  thousand !"  now  appear, 

That  we  by  faith  may  see  thy  face  : 

Oh  !  speak,  that  we  thy  voice  may  hear, 

And  let  thy  presence  fill  this  place. 

877.  1  Pet.  3  :  7-  L.  M. 

1  What  various  hindrances  we  meet 
In  coming  to  a  mercy-seat ! 

Yet  who  that  knows  the  worth  of  prayer 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there  ? 

2  Prayer  makes  the  darkened  clouds  withdraw; 
Prayer  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw, 

Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love, 
Brings  every  blessing  from  above. 

3  Restraining  prayer,  we  cease  to  fight ; 
Prayer  makes  the  Christian's  armor  bright; 
And  Satan  trembles  when  he  sees 

The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 

4  Have  you  no  words?  ah  !  think  again  ; 
Words  flow  apace  when  you  complain. 
And  fill  a  fellow-creature's  ear 

With  the  sad  tale  of  all  your  care. 


PRAYER.  489 

5  Were  half  the  breath  thus  vainly  spent 
To  heaven  in  supplication  sent, 
Our  cheerful  song  would  often er  be, 
"  Hear  what  the  Lord  hath  done  for  me  !" 

878.  Psalm  4:8  L.  M. 

1  Great  God  !  to  thee  my  evening  song 

With  humble  gratitude  I  raise  ; 
Oh,  let  thy  mercy  tune  my  tongue, 
And  fill  my  heart  with  lively  praise. 

2  My  days  unclouded  as  they  pass, 

And  every  gentle,  rolling  hour, 
Are  monuments  of  wondrous  grace, 
And  witness  to  thy  love  and  power. 

3  And  yet  this  thoughtless,  wretched  heart, 

Too  oft  regardless  of  thy  love, 
Ungrateful,  can  from  thee  depart, 
And,  fond  of  trifles,  vainly  rove. 

4  Seal  my  forgiveness  in  the  blood 

Of  Jesus;  his  dear  name  alone 
I  plead  for  pardon,  gracious  God  ! 
And  kind  acceptance  at  thy  throne. 

5  Let  this  blest  hope  mine  eyelids  close, 

With  sleep  refresh  my  feeble  frame  ; 
Safe  in  thy  care  may  I  repose, 

And  wake  with  praises  to  thy  name. 

879.  pwi.  4 -.6.  L.  M. 

1  Be  with  me,  Lord,  where'er  I  go  ; 
Teach  me  what  thou  wouldst  have  me  do ; 
Suggest  whate'er  I  think  or  say  ; 
Direct  me  in  thy  narrow  wav. 

2  Prevent  me  lest  I  harbor  pride, 
Lest  I  in  mine  own  strength  confide  ; 
Show  me  my  weakness,  let  me  see 

I  have  my  power,  my  all  from  thee. 


490  CHRISTIAN. 

3  Enrich  me  always  with  thy  love  ; 
My  kind  protection  ever  prove  ; 
Thy  signet  put  upon  my  breast, 
And  let  thy  Spirit  on  me  rest. 

4  Oh,  may  I  never  do  my  will, 
But  thine  and  only  thine  fulfill ; 
Let  all  my  time  and  all  my  ways 
Be  spent  and  ended  to  thy  praise. 

8S0.  James  5;  13.  L.   M. 

1  God  of  my  life,  to  thee  I  call ! 
Afflicted,  at  thy  feet  I  fall ; 

When  the  great  water-floods  prevail, 
Leave  not  my  trembling  heart  to  fail. 

2  Friend  of  the  friendless  and  the  faint, 
Where  should  I  lodge  my  deep  complaint? 
Where,  but  with  thee,  whose  open  door 
Invites  the  helpless  and  the  poor  ? 

3  Did  ever  mourner  plead  with  thee, 
And  thou  refuse  that  mourner's  plea  ? 
Does  not  the  word  still  fixed  remain, 
That  none  shall  seek  thy  face  in  vain  ? 

4  That  were  a  grief  I  could  not  bear, 
Didst  thou  not  hear  and  answer  prayer  ; 
But  a  prayer-hearing,  answering  God 
Supports  me  under  every  load. 

5  Poor  though  I  am — despised,  forgot, 
Yet  God,  my  God,  forgets  me  not ; 
And  he  is  safe,  and  must  succeed, 

For  whom  the  Saviour  deigns  to  plead. 

881.  Uohnl:3.  S.  M. 

1   Our  heavenly  Father  calls, 
And  Christ  invites  us  near; 
With  both,  our  friendship  shall  be  sweet, 
And  our  communion  dear. 


491 


2  God  pities  all  our  griefs  : 

He  pardons  every  day  ; 
Almighty  to  protect  our  souls, 
And  wise  to  guide  our  way. 

3  How  large  his  bounties  are  ! 

What  various  stores  of  good, 
Diffused  from  our  Redeemer's  hand, 

And  purchased  with  his  blood  ! 

4  Jesus,  our  living  Head, 

We  bless  thy  faithful  care ; 

Our  Advocate  before  the  throne, 

And  our  Forerunner  there. 

5  Here  fix,  my  roving  heart! 

Here  wait,  my  warmest  love  ! 
Till  the  communion  be  complete, 
In  nobler  scenes  above. 

882.  Hebrews  4  ;  16.  S.  M. 

1  Behold  the  throne  of  grace  ! 
The  promise  calls  me  near ; 


There  Jesus  shows  a  smiling  face, 
And  waits  to  answer  prayer. 

2  That  rich  atoning  blood, 

Which  sprinkled  round  I  see, 
Provides  for  those  who  come  to  God 
xVn  all-prevailing  plea. 

3  My  soul !   ask  what  thou  wilt ; 

Thou  canst  not  be  too  bold  ; 
Since  his  own  blood  for  thee  he  spilt, 
What  else  can  he  withhold  1 

4  Thine  image,  Lord,  bestow, 

Thy  presence  and  thy  love  ; 
I  ask  to  serve  thee  here  below, 

And  reio-n  with  thee  above. 


492  CHRISTIAN. 

5  Teacli  me  to  live  by  faitli ; 
Conform  my  will  to  thine  ; 
Let  me  victorious  be  in  death, 
And  then  in  glory  shine. 

883.  Luke  IS  :  1.  S.  M. 

1  Jesus,  who  knows  full  well 

The  heart  of  every  saint, 

Invites  us,  all  our  grief  to  tell, 

To  pray  and  never  faint. 

2  He  bows  his  gracious  ear, — 

We  never  plead  in  vain  ; 
Then  let  us  wait  till  he  appear, 
And  pray,  and  pray  again. 

3  Jesus,  the  Lord,  will  hear 

His  chosen  when  they  cry ; 
Yes,  though  he  may  awhile  forbear, 
He  '11  help  them  from  on  high. 

4  Then  let  us  earnest  cry, 

And  never  faint  in  prayer  ; 
He  sees,  he  hears,  and,  from  on  high, 
Will  make  our  cause  his  care. 

884.  Matt.  14  :  23.  S.  M. 

1  How  sweet  the  melting  lay 

Which  breaks  upon  the  ear, 
When  at  the  hour  of  rising  day 
Christians  unite  in  prayer. 

2  The  breezes  waft  their  cries 

Up  to  Jehovah's  throne  ; 
He  listens  to  their  humble  sighs, 
And  sends  his  blessings  down. 

3  So  Jesus  rose  to  pray 

Before  the  morning  light — 
Once  on  the  chilling  mount  did  stay, 
And  wrestle  all  the  night. 


PRAYER.  493 

4  So  Jesus  still  doth  pray 

Before  the  morning  bright, 

On  heavenly  mountains  far  away, 

While  we  toil  here  in  night. 

5  Leave,  Lord,  thy  vigil  there, 

Descend  upon  life's  wave  ; 
Come  to  the  bark  through  midnight  air, 
The  storm  shall  cease  to  rave. 

885.  Psalm  137.  S.  M. 

1  I  love  thy  kingdom,  Lord, — 

The  house  of  thine  abode, 
The  church  our  blest  Redeemer  saved 
With  his  own  precious  blood. 

2  I  love  thy  church,  0  God  ! 

Her  walls  before  thee  stand, 
Dear  as  the  apple  of  thine  eye, 
And  graven  on  thy  hand. 

3  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall, 

For  her  my  prayers  ascend ; 
To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given, 
Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

4  Beyond  my  highest  joy 

I  prize  her  heavenly  ways, 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

5  Jesus,  thou  Friend  divine, 

Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 
Thy  hand  from  every  snare  and  foe, 
Shall  great  deliverance  bring. 

6  Sure  as  thy  truth  shall  last, 

To  Zion  shall  be  given 
The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield, 
And  brighter  bliss  of  heaven. 
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494  CHRISTIAN. 

888.  lTim.2:  S.  M. 

1  Come  at  the  morning  hour, 

Come,  let  us  kneel  and  pray  ; 
Prayer  is  the  Christian  pilgrim's  staff 
To  walk  with  God  all  day. 

2  At  noon,  beneath  the  Rock 

Of  ages,  rest  and  pray  ; 
Sweet  is  that  shelter  from  the  sun 
In  weary  heat  of  day. 

3  At  evening,  in  thy  home, 

Around  its  altar,  pray  ; 
And  finding  there  the  house  of  God, 
With  heaven  then  close  the  day. 

4  When  midnight  vails  our  eyes, 

Oh,  it  is  sweet  to  say, 
I  sleep,  but  my  heart  waketh,  Lord  ! 
With  thee  to  watch  and  pray. 

887.  Matt.  7:7.  Vs. 

1  Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare, 
Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayer  ; 
He  himself  has  bid  thee  pray, 
Therefore  will  not  say  thee  nay. 

2  With  my  burden  I  begin  : — 
Lord !  remove  this  load  of  sin  ; 
Let  thy  blood,  for  sinners  spilt, 
Set  my  conscience  free  from  guilt. 

3  Lord  !  I  come  to  thee  for  rest, 
Take  possession  of  my  breast ; 
There,  thy  sovereign  right  maintain, 
And,  without  a  rival,  reign. 

4  While  I  am  a  pilgrim  here, 
Let  thy  love  my  spirit  cheer  ; 

Be  my  Guide,  my  Guard,  my  Friend, 
Lead  me  to  my  journey's  end. 


PRAYER.  495 

5  Show  me  what  I  have  to  do, 
Every  hour  my  strength  renew ; 
Let  me  live  a  life  of  faith, 
Let  me  die  thy  people's  death. 

QHH.  Gen.  32  s  £6.  TS. 

1  Lord  !  I  cannot  let  thee  go, 
Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow ; 
Do  not  turn  away  thy  face, 
Mine 's  an  urgent,  pressing  case. 

2  Once  a  sinner,  near  despair, 
Sought  thy  mercy- seat  by  prayer; 
Mercy  heard  and  set  him  free — 
Lord !  that  mercy  came  to  me. 

3  Many  days  have  passed  since  then, 
Many  changes  I  have  seen  ; 

Yet  have  been  upheld  till  now ; 
Who  could  hold  me  up  but  thou? 

4  Thou  hast  helped  in  every  need — 
This  emboldens  me  to  plead  ; 
After  so  much  mercy  past, 
Canst  thou  let  me  sink  at  last? 

5  No — I  must  maintain  my  hold  ; 
'Tis  thy  goodness  makes  me  bold  ; 
I  can  no  denial  take, 

Since  I  plead  for  Jesus'  sake. 

889.  coi.  4.2.  7S. 

1  Heavenly  Father,  .sovereign  Lord, 
Be  thy  glorious  name  adored  ! 
Lord,  thy  mercies  never  fail ; 
Hail,  celestial  goodness,  hail ! 

2  Though  unworthy,  Lord,  thine  ear, 
Deign  our  humble  songs  to  hear ; 
Purer  praise  we  hope  to  bring, 
"When  around  thy  throne  we  sing. 


496  CHRISTIAN. 

3  While  on  earth  ordained  to  stay, 
Guide  our  footsteps  in  thy  way, 
Till  we  come  to  dwell  with  thee, 
Till  we  all  thy  glory  see. 

4  Then,  with  angel-harps  again, 
We  will  wTake  a  nobler  strain  ; 
There,  in  joyful  songs  of  praise, 
Our  triumphant  voices  raise. 

890.  Eph.  6:18.  Is. 

1  They  who  seek  the  throne  of  grace 
Find  that  throne  in  every  place ; 

If  we  live  a  life  of  prayer, 
God  is  present  everywhere. 

2  In  our  sickness  and  our  health, 
In  our  want,  or  in  our  wealth, 
If  we  look  to  God  in  prayer, 
God  is  present  everywhere. 

3  When  our  earthly  comforts  fail, 
When  the  foes  of  life  prevail, 

'T  is  the  time  for  earnest  prayer; 
God  is  present  everywhere. 

4  Then,  my  soul,  in  every  strait, 
To  thy  Father  come,  and  wait ; 
He  will  answer  every  prayer : 
God  is  present  everywhere. 

891*  Isa.  55;  7.  Vs. 

1  Soft  and  holy  is  the  place, 

Where  the  light  that  beams  from  heaven 
Shows  the  Saviour's  smiling  face, 
With  the  joy  of  sin  forgiven. 

2  There,  with  one  accord  we  meet, 

All  the  words  of  life  to  hear ; 
Bending  low  at  Jesus'  feet, 
Worshiping  with  godly  fear. 


892 


PRAYER.  497 

3  Let  the  world  and  all  its  cares 
Now  retire  from  every  breast ; 

Let  the  tempter  and  his  snares 
Cease  to  hinder  or  molest. 

4  Precious  Sabbath  of  the  Lord, 
Fairest  type  of  heaven  above  ! 

Purest  joy  thy  scenes  afford 

To  the  heart  that  ?s  tuned  to  love. 

Acts  16  :  13.  7& 

1  Heavenly  Spirit !  may  each  heart 

Through  these  sacred  hours  be  thine  ; 
May  we  from  the  world  depart, 
Breathing  after  things  divine. 

2  Lead  us  forth  with  joy  and  peace, 

To  thy  temple,  in  thy  ways ; 
And  when  this  sweet  day  shall  cease, 
May  its  sun  go  down  with  praise. 

893.  Acts  10: 33.  *7S. 

1  Stealing  from  the  world  away, 

We  are  come  to  seek  thy  face  : 
Kindly  meet  us,  Lord,  we  pray, 
Grant  us  thy  reviving  grace. 

2  Yonder  stars  that  gild  the  sky 

Shine  but  with  a  borrowed  light ; 
We,  unless  thy  light  be  nigh, 
Wander,  wrapt  in  gloomy  night. 

3  Sun  of  Righteousness  !  dispel 

All  our  darkness,  doubts,  and  fears ; 
May  thy  light  within  us  dwell, 
Till  eternal  day  appears. 

*        4  Warm  our  hearts  in  prayer  and  praise, 
Lift  our  every  thought  above  ; 
Hear  the  grateful  songs  we  raise, 
Fill  us  with  thy  perfect  love. 
42* 


498  CHRISTIAN. 

894.  Adoption.— 1  John  3  : 1.  L.  M. 

1  Not  all  the  nobles  of  the  earth, 
Who  boast  the  honors  of  their  birth, 
So  high  a  dignity  can  claim, 

As  those  who  bear  the  Christian  name. 

2  To  them  the  privilege  is  given 

To  be  the  sons  and  heirs  of  heaven ; 
Sons  of  the  God  who  reigns  on  high, 
And  heirs  of  joy  beyond  the  sky. 

3  His  will  he  makes  them  early  know, 
And  teaches  their  young  feet  to  go ; 
Whispers  instruction  to  their  minds, 
And  on  their  hearts  his  precepts  binds. 

4  Their  daily  wants  his  hands  supply, 
Their  steps  he  guards  with  watchful  eye  ; 
Leads  them  from  earth  to  heaven  above, 
And  crowns  them  with  eternal  love. 

S9o.  Perseverance.— Rom.  8  :  33.  L.  M, 

1  Who  shall  the  Lord's  elect  condemn  ? 

'Tis  God  who  justifies  their  souls  ; 
And  mercy,  like  a  mighty  stream, 
O'er  all  their  sins  divinely  rolls. 

2  Who  shall  adjudge  the  saints  to  hell? 

'T  is  Christ  who  suffered  in  their  stead  ; 
And  their  salvation  to  fulfill, 

Behold  him  rising  from  the  dead  ! 

3  lie  lives !  he  lives  !  and  sits  above, 

Forever  interceding  there  : 
Who  shall  divide  us  from  his  love, 
Or  what  shall  tempt  us  to  despair? 

4  Shall  persecution,  or  distress, 

Famine,  or  sword,  or  nakedness? 
He  who  hath  loved  us  bears  us  through, 
And  makes  us  more  than  conquerors  too  ! 


PRIVILEGES.  499 

5  Not  all  that  men  on  earth  can  do, 

Nor  powers  on  high,  nor  powers  below, 
Shall  cause  his  mercy  to  remove, 

Or  wean  our  hearts  from  Christ,  our  love. 

890.  Security.  L.  M. 

1  Lord,  how  secure  and  blest  are  they, 

Who  feel  the  joys  of  pardoned  sin  ! 
Should  storms  of  wrath  shake  earth  and  sea, 
Their  minds  have  heaven  and  peace  within. 

2  The  day  glides  swiftly  o'er  their  heads, 

Made  up  of  innocence  and  love  ; 
And  soft  and  silent  as  the  shades, 
Their  nightly  minutes  gently  move. 

3  Quick  as  their  thoughts  their  joys  come  on, 

But  fly  not  half  so  swift  away  : 
Their  souls  are  ever  bright  as  noon, 
And  calm  as  summer  evenings  be. 

4  How  oft  they  look  to  heavenly  hills, 

Where  streams  of  living  pleasures  flow  ; 
And  longing  hopes  and  cheerful  smiles 
Sit  undisturbed  upon  their  brow. 

5  They  scorn  to  seek  earth's  golden  toys, 

But  spend  the  day,  and  share  the  night, 
In  numbering  o'er  the  richer  joys 

That  heaven  prepares  for  their  delight. 

897.  Christ's  Intercession. -Heb.  7  .  25.  L.  M. 

1   He  lives  !  the  great  Redeemer  lives  ! 
What  joy  the  blest  assurance  gives! 
And  now,  before  his  Father,  God, 
Pleads  the  full  merit  of  his  blood. 


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Repeated  crimes  awake  our  fears, 
And  justice  armed  with  frowns  appears  ; 
But  in  the  Saviour's  lovely  face 
Sweet  mercy  smiles,  and  all  is  peace. 


500  CHRISTIAN. 

3  In  every  dark,  distressful  hour, 
When  sin  and  Satan  join  their  power, 
Let  this  dear  hope  repel  the  dart, 
That  Jesus  bears  us  on  his  heart. 

4  Great  Advocate,  Almighty  Friend  ! 
On  him  our  humble  hopes  depend  ; 
Our  cause  can  never,  never  fail, 
For  Jesus  pleads,  and  must  prevail. 

898.  A  Good  Conscience.— 1  Peter  3  :  16.  L.   M. 

1  Sweet  peace  of  conscience,  heavenly  guest, 
Come,  fix  thy  mansion  in  my  breast ; 
Dispel  my  doubts,  my  fears  control, 

And  heal  the  anguish  of  my  soul. 

2  Come,  smiling  hope,  and  joy  sincere, 
Come,  make  your  constant  dwelling  here; 
Still  let  your  presence  cheer  my  heart, 
Nor  sin  compel  you  to  depart. 

3  0  God  of  hope  and  peace  divine  ! 
Make  thou  these  secret  pleasures  mine  ; 
Forgive  my  sins,  my  fears  remove, 
And  fill  my  heart  with  joy  and  love. 

899.  Grace.— Luke  10  :  £0.  L.  M. 

1  No  more,  ye  wise  !   your  -wisdom  boast ; 
No  more,  ye  strong !  your  valor  trust ; 
No  more,  ye  rich  !    survey  your  store, 
Elate  with  heaps  of  shining  ore. 

2  Glory,  ye  saints,  in  this  alone, — 
That  God,  your  God,  to  you  is  known  ; 
That  you  have  owned  his  sovereign  sway, 
That  you  have  felt  his  cheering  ray. 

3  All  else,  which  we  our  treasure  call, 
May  in  one  fatal  moment  foil  ; 

But  what  their  happiness  can  move, 
Whom  God,  the  blessed,  deigns  to  love? 


PRIVILEGES.  501 

QQO.  Everlasting  Remembrance. "— Ps.  112  ;  6.  L.   M. 

1  Earth's  transitory  tilings  decay  ; 
Its  pomps,  its  pleasures,  pass  away  ; 
But  the  sweet  memory  of  the  good 
Survives  in  the  vicissitude. 

2  As,  'mid  the  ever-rolling  sea, 
The  eternal  isles  established  be, 
'Gainst  which  the  surges  of  the  main 
Fret,  dash,  and  break  themselves  in  vain ; 

3  As,  in  the  heavens,  the  urns  divine 
Of  golden  light  forever  shine  ; 

Tho'  clouds  may  darken,  storms  may  rage, 
They  still  shine  on  from  age  to  age  ; — 

4  So,  through  the  ocean  tide  of  years, 
The  memory  of  the  just  appears  ; 

So,  through  the  tempest  and  the  gloom, 
The  good  man's  virtues  light  the  tomb. 

901.  Security.— Isa.  49  ;  16.  CM. 

1  Now  let  our  cheerful  eyes  survey 

Our  great  High  Priest  above, 
And  celebrate  his  constant  care, 
And  sympathetic  love. 

2  Though  raised  to  a  superior  throne, 

AVhere  angels  bow  around, 
And  high  o'er  all  the  shining  train, 
With  matchless  honors  crowned  ; — 

3  The  names  of  all  his  saints  he  bears 

Engraven  on  his  heart ; 
Xor  shall  a  name  once  treasured  there 
E'er  from  his  care  depart. 

4  Those  characters  shall  fair  abide, 

Our  everlasting  trust, 
"When  gems,  and  monuments,  and  crowns 
Are  mouldered  down  to  dust. 


502  CHRISTIAN, 

5  So,  gracious  Saviour  !  on  nay  breast, 
May  thy  dear  name  be  worn, 
A  sacred  ornament  and  guard, 
To  endless  ages  borne. 

902.  God's  Peace.— Phil.  4:7.  C.  M. 

1  We  bless  thee  for  thy  peace,  0  God  ! 

Deep  as  the  soundless  sea, 
Which  falls  like  sunshine  on  the  road 
Of  those  who  trust  in  thee. 

2  We  ask  not,  Father,  for  repose 

Which  comes  from  outward  rest, 
If  we  may  have  through  all  life's  woes 
Thy  peace  within  our  breast ; — 

3  That  peace  which  suffers  and  is  strong, 

Trusts  where  it  cannot  see, 
Deems  not  the  trial  way  too  long, 
But  leaves  the  end  with  thee  ; — 

4  That  peace  which  flows  serene  and  deep — 

A  river  in  the  soul, 
Whose  banks  a  living  verdure  keep  : 
God's  sunshine  o'er  the  whole  ! 

5  Such,  Father,  give  our  hearts  such  peace, 

Whate'er  the  outward  be, 
Till  all  life's  discipline  shall  cease, 
And  we  go  home  to  thee. 

903.  1  Cor.  3  i  21-23.  CM. 

1  If  God  is  mine,  then  present  things 

And  things  to  come  are  mine ; 
Yea,  Christ,  his  word,  and  Spirit  too, 
And  glory  all  divine. 

2  If  he  is  mine,  then  from  his  love 

lie  every  trouble  sends  ; 
All  things  are  working  for  my  good, 
And  bliss  his  rod  attends. 


PRIVILEGES.  503 

3  If  he  is  mine,  let  friends  forsake, 

Let  wealth  and  honor  flee  ; 

Sure  he  who  giveth  me  himself 

Is  more  than  these  to  me. 

4  Oh  !  tell  me,  Lord,  that  thou  art  mine  ; 

What  can  I  wish  beside  ? 
My  soul  shall  at  the  fountain  live, 
When  all  the  streams  are  dried. 

904.  Assurance.-2  Peter  1  :  10.  C.   ftL 

1  When  I  can  read  my  title  clear 

To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

x\nd  fiery  darts  be  hurled, 
Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come, 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall ; 
May  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all ! 

4  There  shall  I  bathe  my  weary  soul 

In  seas  of  heavenly  rest ; 

And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 

Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

905.  Reconciliation. -2  Cor   5  ;  19.  CM. 

1  Father,  thy  thoughts  are  peace  towards  me, 

Safe  am  I  in  thy  hands ; 
Could  I  but  firmly  build  on  thee, 
For  sure  thy  counsel  stands  ! 

2  Though  mountains  crumble  into  dust, 

Thy  covenant  standeth  fast ; 

Who  follows  thee  in  pious  trust, 

Shall  reach  the  o*oal  at  last. 


504  CHRISTIAN. 

3  Tho'  strange  and  winding  seems  the  way 
While  yet  on  earth  I  dwell; 
In  heaven  my  heart  shall  gladly  say, 
Thou,  God,  dost  all  things  well  1 

906.  Friends  of  God. -John  15:  14.  CM. 

1  Unite,  my  roving  thoughts,  unite 

In  silence  soft  and  sweet : 
And  thou,  my  soul,  sit  gently  down 
At  thy  great  Sovereign's  feet. 

2  Jehovah's  awful  voice  is  heard, 

Yet  gladly  I  attend  ; 
For  lo!  the  everlasting  God 
Proclaims  himself  my  friend. 

3  By  all  its  joys,  I  charge  my  heart, 

To  grieve  his  love  no  more ; 
But  charmed  by  melody  divine, 
To  give  its  follies  o'er. 

907.  The  Covenant.-Heb.  13  :  20.  C.  M. 

1  My  God,  the  covenant  of  thy  love 

Abides  forever  sure  ; 
And  in  its  matchless  grace  I  feel 
My  happiness  secure. 

2  Since  thou,  the  everlasting  God, 

My  Father  art  become, 
Jesus  my  Guardian  and  my  Friend, 
And  heaven  my  final  home; — 

3  I  welcome  all  thy  sovereign  will, 

For  all  that  will  is  love; 
And  when  I  know  not  what  thou  dost, 
I  wait  the  light  above. 

4  Thy  covenant  in  the  darkest  gloom 

Shall  heavenly  rays  impart, 
And  when  my  eyelids  close  in  death, 
Sustain  my  fainting  heart. 


PRIVILEGES.  505 

908.  Security.-Psalm  91  :  1.  CM. 

1  There  is  a  safe  and  secret  place 

Beneath  the  wings  divine, 
Reserved  for  all  the  heirs  of  grace  : 
Oh,  be  that  refuge  mine  ! 

2  The  least  and  feeblest  there  may  bide, 

Uninjured  and  unawed  ; 
"While  thousands  fall  on  every  side, 
He  rests  secure  in  God. 

3  He  feeds  in  pastures  large  and  fair, 

Of  love  and  truth  divine ; 
O  child  of  God,  0  glory's  heir ! 
How  rich  a  lot  is  thine  ! 

4  A  hand  almighty  to  defend, 

An  ear  for  every  call, 
An  honored  life,  a  peaceful  end, 
And  heaven  to  crown  it  all ! 

909.  Liberty.— John  8  :  36.  CM, 

1  If  thou  impart  thyself  to  me, 

No  other  good  I  need  ! 
If  thou,  the  Son,  shalt  make  me  free, 
I  shall  be  free  indeed. 

2  I  cannot  rest  till  in  thy  blood 

I  full  redemption  have  ; 
But  thou,  through  whom  I  come  to  God, 
Canst  to  the  utmost  save. 

3  I,  too,  with  thee,  shall  walk  in  white  ; 

With  all  thy  saints  shall  prove 
What  is  the  length  and  breadth  and  height 
And  depth  of  perfect  love. 

910.  Adoption.— Gal.  4:6.  CM. 

1  Lord,  I  address  thy  heavenly  throne; 
Call  me  a  child  of  thine  ; 
Send  down  the  Spirit  of  thy  Son, 
To  form  my  heart  divine. 
43 


506  CHRISTIAN. 

2  There  shed  thy  choicest  love  abroad, 
And  make  my  comforts  strong  : 
Then  shall  I  say—"  My  Father,"  God," 
With  an  unwavering  toDgue. 

911.  Grace.-2  Cor.  15  :  10.  C.   M. 

1  All  that  I  was,  my  sin  and  guilt, 

My  death  was  all  my  own, — 
All  that  I  am,  I  owe  to  thee, 
My  gracious  God,  alone. 

2  The  evil  of  my  former  state 

Was  mine,  and  only  mine ; 
The  good  in  which  I  now  rejoice, 
Is  thine,  and  only  thine. 

3  The  darkness  of  my  former  state, 

The  bondage,  all  was  mine ; 
The  light  of  life,  in  which  I  walk, 
The  liberty,  is  thine. 

4  Thy  grace  first  made  me  feel  my  sin, 

It  taught  me  to  believe  ; 
Then,  in  believing,  peace  I  found, 
And  now  I  live — I  live  ! 

5  All  that  I  am,  ev'n  here  on  earth  ; 

All  that  I  hope  to  be 
When  'Jesus  comes,  and  glory  dawns, 
I  owe  it,  Lord,  to  thee. 

01  £.  Earnest  of  the  Spirit.— 2  Cor.  1  :  22.  C.   M. 

1  Why  should  the  children  of  a  King 

Go  mourning  all  their  days  ? 
Great  Comforter  !  descend  and  bring 
Some  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

2  Dost  thou  not  dwell  in  all  the  saints, 

And  seal  the  heirs  of  heaven  ? 
When  wilt  thou  banish  my  complaints, 
And  show  my  sins  forgiven  ? 


PRIVILEGES.  507 

3  Assure  my  conscience  of  her  part 

In  the  Redeemer's  blood  ; 
And  bear  thy  witness  with  my  heart 
That  I  am  born  of  God. 

4  Thou  art  the  earnest  of  his  love, 

The  pledge  of  joys  to  come; 
And  thy  soft  wings,  celestial  Dove ! 
Will  safe  convey  me  home. 

913.  Adoption.-Rom.  8  :  15.  C.  M. 

1  Mr  Father,  God  !  how  sweet  the  sound, 

How  tender  and  how  dear  1 
Not  all  the  melody  of  heaven 
Could  so  delight  the  ear. 

2  Come,  sacred  Spirit,  seal  the  name 

On  my  expanding  heart ; 
And  show,  that  in  Jehovah's  grace 
I  share  a  filial  part. 

3  Cheered  by  a  signal  so  divine, 

Unwavering  I  believe  ; 
My  spirit  Abba,  Father  !  cries, 
Nor  can  the  sign  deceive. 

914.  Perseverance.— John  10  :  27-31.  C.  M. 

1  Firm  as  the  earth  thy  gospel  stands, 

My  Lord,  my  hope,  my  trust ; 
If  I  am  found  in  Jesus'  hands, 
My  soul  can  ne'er  be  lost. 

2  His  honor  is  engaged  to  save 

The  meanest  of  his  sheep ; 
All,  whom  his  heavenly  Father  gave, 
His  hands  securely  keep. 

3  Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  e'er  remove 

His  favorites  from  his  breast ; 
In  the  dear  bosom  of  his  love 
They  must  forever  rest. 


508  CHRISTIAN. 

915.  Adoption.— Heb.  12  :  7-  CM, 

1  My  God,  my  Father,  blissful  name ! 

Oh,  may  I  call  thee  mine? 
May  I  with  sweet  assurance  claim 
A  portion  so  divine  ? 

2  Whate'er  thy  providence  denies 

I  calmly  would  resign, 
For  thou  art  good  and  just  and  wise : 
Oh,  bend  my  will  to  thine ! 

3  Whate'er  thy  sacred  will  ordains, 

Oh,  give  me  strength  to  bear ! 
And  let  me  know  my  Father  reigns, 
And  trust  his  tender  care. 

4  Thy  sovereign  ways  are  all  unknown 

To  my  weak,  erring  sight ; 
Yet  let  my  soul  adoring  own 
That  all  thy  ways  are  right. 

916.  Rest  1"  God— Isa.  £6  :  3.  S.  M. 

1  Thou  very  present  Aid 

In  suffering  and  distress, 
The  mind  which  still  on  thee  is  stayed, 
Is  kept  in  perfect  peace. 

2  The  soul  by  faith  reclined 

On  the  Redeemer's  breast, 
'Mid  raging  storms,  exults  to  find 
An  everlasting  rest. 

3  Sorrow  and  fear  are  gone, 

Whene'er  thy  face  appears; 
It  stills  the  sighing  orphan's  moan, 
And  dries  the  widow's  tears. 

4  It  hallows  every  cross ; 

It  sweetly  comforts  me ; 
Makes  me  forget  my  every  loss, 
And  find  mv  all  in  thee. 


PRIVILEGES.  509 

5  Jesus,  to  whom  I  fly, 

Doth,  all  my  wishes  fill ; 
What  though,  created  streams  are  dry? 
I  have  the  fountaiu  still. 

6  Stripped  of  each  earthly  friend, 

I  find  them  all  in  one, 
And  peace  and  joy  which  never  end, 
And  heaven,  in  Christ,  begun. 

917.  Love  of  God.  S.  M. 

1  In  every  trying  hour 

My  soul  to  Jesus  flies ; 
I  trust  in  his  almighty  power, 
When  swelling  billows  rise. 

2  His  comforts  bear  me  up  ; 
I  trust  a  faithful  God  ; 

The  sure  foundation  of  my  hope 
Is  in  my  Saviour's  blood. 

3  Loud  hallelujahs  sing 
To  our  Redeemer's  name  ; 

In  joy  or  sorrow — life  or  death — 
His  love  is  still  the  same. 

918.  Adoption.— 1  John  3  :  1-3.  S.  M. 

1  Behold  what  wondrous  grace 
The  Father  has  bestowed 

On  sinners  of  a  mortal  race, 
To  call  them  sons  of  God ! 

2  Nor  doth  it  yet  appear 
How  great  we  must  be  made  ; 

But  when  we  see  our  Saviour  there, 
We  shall  be  like  our  Head. 

3  A  hope  so  much  divine 
May  trials  well  endure, 

May  purge  our  souls  from  sense  and  sin, 
As  Christ  the  Lord  is  pure. 
43* 


510  CHRISTIAN. 

4  If  in  my  Father's  love 

I  share  a  filial  part, 
Send  down  thy  Spirit,  like  a  dove, 
To  rest  upon  rny  heart. 

5  We  would  no  longer  lie 

Like  slaves  beneath  the  throne  ; 
Our  faith  shall  Abba,  Father  !  cry, 
And  thou  the  kindred  own. 

919.  Psalm  37: 3-7.  S.  M. 

1  Here  I  can  firmly  rest ; 

I  dare  to  boast  of  this, 
That  God,  the  highest  and  the  best, 
My  Friend  and  Father  is. 

2  Naught  have  I  of  ray  own, 

Naught  in  the  life  I  lead  ; 
"What  Christ  hath  given,  that  alone 
I  dare  in  faith  tcplead. 

3  I  rest  upon  the  ground 

Of  Jesus  and  his  blood  ; 
It  is  through  him  that  I  have  found 
My  soul's  eternal  good. 

4  At  cost  of  all  I  have, 

At  cost  of  life  and  limb, 
I  cling  to  God  who  yet  shall  save; — 
I  will  not  turn  from  him. 

5  His  Spirit  in  me  dwells, 

O'er  all  my  mind  he  reigns ; 
My  care  and  sadness  he  dispels, 
And  soothes  away  my  pains. 

G  He  prospers  day  by  day 

His  work  within  my  heart, 
Till  I  have  strength  and  faith  to  say, 
Thou,  God,  my  Father  art ! 


PRIVILEGES.  511 

Kept  of  God.— Isaiah  3  :  10.  S.  M. 

What  cheering  words  are  these  ; 

Their  sweetness  who  can  tell  ? 
In  time  and  to  eternal  days, 

"  'T  is  with  the  righteous  well !" 

Well  when  they  see  his  face, 

Or  sink  amidst  the  flood  ; 
Well  in  affliction's  thorny  maze, 

Or  on  the  mount  with  God. 

'T  is  well  when  joys  arise, 

'T  is  well  when  sorrows  flow, 
'T  is  well  when  darkness  vails  the  skies, 

And  strong  temptations  grow. 

'T  is  well  when  Jesus  calls, — 

"  From  earth  and  sin  arise, 
To  join  the  hosts  of  ransomed  souls, 

Made  to  salvation  wise  !" 


Grace.— Eph.  2  :  8.  S.  M. 

Grace  !  't  is  a  charming  sound  ! 

Harmonious  to  the  ear! 
Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 

And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  first  contrived  a  way 

To  save  rebellious  man  ; 
And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display, 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3  Grace  led  my  roving  feet 

To  tread  the  heavenly  road  ; 
And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

4  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 

Through  everlasting  days; 
It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 


512  CHRISTIAN. 

922.  Access  to  Christ.  C.  M.,    D. 

1  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, — 

"  Come  unto  me  and  rest ; 
Lay  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down 

Thy  head  upon  my  breast !" 
I  came  to  Jesus  as  I  was, 

Weary,  and  worn,  and  sad, 
I  found  in  him  a  resting-place, 

And  he  hath  made  me  glad. 

2  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, — 

"  Behold,  I  freely  give 
The  living  water;  thirsty  one, 

Stoop  down,  and  drink,  and  live  I" 
I  came  to  Jesus,  and  I  drank 

Of  that  life-giving  stream  ; 
My  thirst  was  quenched,  my  soul  revived, 

And  now  I  live  in  him. 

3  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, — 

"  I  am  this  dark  world's  light ; 
Look  unto  me,  thy  morn  shall  rise 

And  all  thy  day  he  bright !" 
I  looked  to  Jesus,  and  I  found 

In  him  my  Star,  my  Sun  ; 
And  in  that  light  of  life  I'll  walk, 

Till  all  my  journey  's  done. 

923.  Protection.— Psalm  121,  H.  M. 

1  Upward  I  lift  mine  eyes, 

From  God  is  all  my  aid  ; 
The  God  who  built  the  skies, 

And  earth  and  nature  made : 
God  is  the  tower  His  grace  is  nigli 

To  which  I  fly  ;  In  every  hour. 

2  My  feet  shall  never  slide, 

Nor  fall  in  fatal  snares, 
Since  God,  my  guard  and  guide, 
Defends  me  from  my  fears ; 


PRIVILEGES.  513 


Shall  Israel  keep 
When  dangers  rise. 


Those  wakeful  eyes 
That  never  sleep, 

3  No  burning  heats  by  day, 
Nor  blasts  of  evening  air, 
Shall  take  my  health  away, 
-  If  God  be  with  me  there : 


To  guard  my  head 
By  night  or  noon. 


Thou  art  my  sun, 
And  thou  my  shade, 

4  Hast  thou  not  given  thy  word 
To  save  my  soul  from  death  ] 
And  I  can  trust  my  Lord 
To  keep  my  mortal  breath 


I  ']1  go  and  come, 
Nor  fear  to  die, 


Till,  from  on  high 
Thou  call  me  home. 


*)~^L9  Assurance.— Jer.  23  :  6.  1 1 S. 

1  I  oxce  was  a  stranger  to  grace  and  to  God ; 

I  knew  not  my  danger,  and  felt  not  my  load  ; 
Though  friends  spoke  in  rapture  of  Christ  on  the  tree, 
Jehovah,  my  Saviour,  seemed  nothing  to  me. 

2  "When  free  grace  awoke  me  by  light  from  on  high, 
Then  legal  tears  shook  me  :  I  trembled  to  die  : 
No  refuge,  no  safety,  in  self  could  I  see  : 
Jehovah,  thou  only  my  Saviour  must  be  ! 

3  My  terrors  all  vanished  before  his  sweet  name ; 
My  guilty  fears  banished,  with  boldness  I  came 
To  drink  at  the  fountain,  so  copious  and  free : 
Jehovah,  my  Saviour,  is  all  things  to  me. 

4  Jehovah,  the  Lord,  is  my  treasure  and  boast ; 
Jehovah,  my  Saviour,  I  ne'er  can  be  lost : 

In  thee  I  shall  conquer,  by  flood  and  by  field, 
Jehovah  my  anchor,  Jehovah  my  shield ! 

5  Ev'n  treading  the  valley,  the  shadow  of  death, 
This  watchword  shall  rally  my  faltering  breath ; 
For,  while  from  life's  fever  my  God  sets  me  free, 
Jehovah,  my  Saviour,  my  death-song  shall  be  I 


514  CHRISTIAN. 

925.  Effectual  Calling.— Phil.  2  :  13.  S.  M. 

1  Heirs  of  unending  life, 

While  yet  we  sojourn  here, 
Oh,  let  us  our  salvation  work 
With  trembling  and  with  fear. 

2  God  will  support  our  hearts, 

With  might  before  unknown  ; 
The  work  to  be  performed  is  ours, 
The  strength  is  all  his  own. 

3  'T  is  he  that  works  to  will, 

'Tis  he  that  works  to  do ; 
His  is  the  power  by  which  we  act, 
His  be  the  glory  too  ! 

926.  Peace.— John  14  ;  27-  6s  &  4s. 

1  Peace,  peace,  I  leave  with  you, 
My  peace  I  give  to  you, 

Trust  to  my  care  ! 
Thus  the  Redeemer  said, 
And  bowed  his  sacred  head, 
Lone  in  the  garden  shade, 

Wrestling  in  prayer. 

2  Peace,  peace,  I  leave  wTith  you, 
My  peace  I  give  to  you, 

Perfect  and  pure  ; 
Not  as  the  world  doth  give, 
Words  that  the  soul  deceive  ; 
Ye  who  in  me  believe 

Shall  rest  secure. 

3  Peace,  peace,  I  leave  with  you, 
My  peace  I  give  to  yon, 

Though  foes  invade  ; 
All  power  is  given  to  me, 
I  will  your  refuge  be, 
Now  and  eternally, 

Be  not  dismayed ! 


PRIVILEGES.  515 

02T#  "  Robe  of  Righteousness."— Isa.  Cl:  10.  L.  M.. 

1  Jesus  !  thy  robe  of  righteousness 
My  beauty  is, — my  glorious  dress  : 
Mid  flaming  worlds,  in  this  arrayed, 
With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 

2  When,  from  the  dust  of  death,  I  rise 
To  claim  my  mansion  in  the  skies, 
Ev'n  theu  shall  this  be  all  my  plea, — 
"  Jesus  hath  lived  and  died  for  me." 

3  This  spotless  robe  the  same  appears, 
When  ruined  nature  sinks  in  years  ; 
No  age  can  change  its  glorious  hue; — 
The  robe  of  Christ  is  ever  new. 

4  Oh  !  let  the  dead  now  hear  thy  voice  ; 
Xow  bid  thy  banished  ones  rejoice  ; 
Their  beauty  this — their  glorious  dress — 
Jesus,  the  Lord,  our  righteousness. 

928.  In  the  Fold.— Psalm  23.  C.  M.,  D. 

1  Mr  Shepherd  will  supply  my  need, 

Jehovah  is  his  name  ; 
In  pastures  fresh  he  makes  me  feed, 

Beside  the  living  stream. 
He  brings  my  wandering  spirit  back, 

When  I  forsake  his  ways  ; 
And  leads  me,  for  his  mercy's  sake, 

In  paths  of  truth  and  grace. 

2  When  I  walk  through  the  shades  of  death, 

Thy  presence  is  my  stay ; 
A  word  of  thy  supporting  breath 

Drives  all  my  fears  away. 
Thy  hand,  in  sight  of  all  my  foes. 

Doth  still  my  table  spread  ; 
My  cup  with  blessings  overflows, 

Thine  oil  anoints  my  head. 


516  CHRISTIAN. 

3  The  sure  provisions  of  my  God 

Attend  me  all  my  days  ; 
Oh,  may  thy  house  be  mine  abode, 

And  all  my  works  be  praise  : 
There  would  I  find  a  settled  rest, 

While  others  go  and  come, — 
No  more  a  stranger,  or  a  guest, 

But  like  a  child  at  home. 


929.  In  Christ.— Heb.  7  :  22.  H.  M. 

1  Arise,  my  soul,  arise, 

Shake  off  thy  guilty  fears ; 
The  bleeding  Sacrifice 

In  my  behalf  appears  ; 
Before  the  throne  my  Surety  stands  : 
My  name  is  written  on  his  hands. 

2  He  ever  lives. above, 

For  me  to  intercede, 
His  all-redeeming  love, 

His  precious  blood  to  plead  ; 
His  blood  atoned  for  all  our  race, 
And  sprinkles  now  the  throne  of  grace. 

3  My  God  is  reconciled  ; 

His  pardoning  voice  I  hear ; 
He  owns  me  for  his  child — 

I  can  no  longer  fear  ; 
His  Spirit  answers  to  the  blood, 
And  tells  me  "  Thou  art  born  of  God." 


930.  Security.— Psalm  125.  C.  M. 

1  Unshaken  as  the  sacred  hill, 
And  fixed  as  mountains  be, 
Firm  as  a  rock  the  soul  shall  rest, 
That  leans,  0  Lord  !  on  thee. 


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2  Not  walls,  nor  hills,  could  guard  so  well 

Old  Salem's  happy  grouud, 
As  those  eternal  arms  of  love, 
That  every  saint  surround. 

3  Deal  gently,  Lord  !  with  souls  sincere, 

And  lead  them  safely  on 
To  the  bright  gates  of  Paradise, 
Where  Christ,  their  Lord,  is  gone. 

03  1  •  Zeal.— John  12  :  43.  L.  M. 

1  Go,  labor  on  ;  spend  and  be  spent, — 

Thy  joy  to  do  the  Father's  will ; 
It  is  the  way  the  Master  went ; 

Should  not  the  servant  tread  it  still  ? 

2  Go,  labor  on ;  't  is  not  for  naught ; 

Thine  earthly  loss  is  heavenly  gain ; 
Men  heed  thee,  love  thee,  praise  thee  not ; 
The  Master  praises, — what  are  men  \ 

3  Go,  labor  on  ;  enough,  while  here, 

If  he  shall  praise  thee,  if  he  deign 
Thy  willing  heart  to  mark  and  cheer : 
No  toil  for  him  shall  be  in  vain. 

4  Toil  on,  and  in  thy  toil  rejoice  ; 

For  toil  comes  rest,  for  exile  home ; 
Soon  shalt  thou  hear  the  Bridegroom's  voice, 
The  midnight  peal:  "Behold,  I  come!" 

The  Poor.— Mark  14  :  7-  L.  M. 

God  guard  the  poor  !  we  may  not  see 
The  deepest  sorrows  of  the  soul  ; 

These  are  laid  open,  Lord,  to  thee, 
And  subject  to  thy  wise  control. 

Make  us  thy  messengers  to  shed, 
Within  the  home  of  want  and  woe, 

The  blessings  of  thy  bounty,  spread 
So  freely  on  thy  world  below. 
44 


518  CHRISTIAN. 

3  Let  us  go  forth,  with  joyful  hand, 

To  strengthen,  comfort,  and  relieve  ; 
Then  in  thy  presence  may  we  stand, 
And  hope  thy  blessing  to  receive. 

933.  The  Poor.— Lute  6  :  20.  L.   M. 

1  Thou  God  of  hope,  to  thee  we  bow  ! 

Thou  art  our  Refuge  in  distress ; 
The  Husband  of  the  widow  thou, 
The  Father  of  the  fatherless. 

2  The  poor  are  thy  peculiar  care ; 

To  them  thy  promises  are  sure : 
Thy  gifts  the  poor  in  spirit  share  ; 
Oh !  may  we  always  thus  be  poor ! 

3  May  we  thy  law  of  love  fulfill, 

To  bear  each  other's  burdens  here, 
Endure  and  do  thy  righteous  will, 
And  walk  in  all  thy  faith  and  fear. 

934.  Liberality.— Proverbs  11  :  24.  L.  M. 

1  When  Jesus  dwelt  in  mortal  clay, 
What  were  his  works  from  day  to  day, 
But  miracles  of  power  and  grace, 
That  spread  salvation  through  our  race  ? 

2  Teach  us,  O  Lord,  to  keep  in  view 
Thy  pattern,  and  thy  steps  pursue  ; 
Let  alms  bestowed,  let  kindness  done, 
Be  witnessed  by  each  rolling  sun. 

3  That  man  may  last,  but  never  lives, 
Who  much  receives,  but  nothing  gives; 
Whom  none  can  love,  whom  none  can  thank, 
Creation's  blot,  creation's  blank  ! 

4  But  he  who  marks,  from  day  to  day, 
In  generous  acts  his  radiant  way, 
Treads  the  same  path  his  Saviour  trod, 
The  path  to  glory  and  to  God. 


DUTIES.  519 

Consecration. — Rom.  12  :  1.  L.  M. 

Jesus  !  our  best  beloved  Friend, 
On  thy  redeeming  name  we  call ; 

Jesus !  in  love  to  us  descend, 
Pardon  and  sanctify  us  all. 

2  Our  souls  and  bodies  we  resign, 

To  fear  and  follow  thy  commands  ; 
Oh  !  take  our  hearts,  our  hearts  are  thine, 
Accept  the  service  of  our  hands. 

3  Firm,  faithful,  watching  unto  prayer, 

Our  Master's  voice  will  we  obey, 

Toil  in  the  vineyard  here,  and  bear 

The  heat  and  burden  of  the  day. 

4  Yet,  Lord,  for  us  a  resting-place, 

In  heaven,  at  thy  right  hand,  prepare  ; 
And  till  we  see  thee  face  to  face, 
Be  all  our  conversation  there. 

936.  Faith  and  Works.—  Jas.  2  :  17-  L.  M* 

1  One  cup  of  healing  oil  and  wine, 
One  offering  laid  on  mercy's  shrine, 
Is  thrice  more  grateful,  Lord,  to  thee, 
Than  lifted  eye  or  bended  knee. 

2  In  true  and  inward  faith  we  trace 
The  source  of  every  outward  grace ; 
"Within  the  pious  heart  it  plays, 

A  living  fount  of  joy  and  praise. 

3  Kind  deeds  of  peace  and  love  betray 
"Where'er  the  stream  has  found  its  way ; 
But,  where  these  spring  not  rich  and  fair, 
The  stream  has  never  wandered  there. 

93*7.  Forgiveness.— Matt.  6  :  12.  L.  M. 

1  Oh,  what  stupendous  mercy  shines 
Around  the  Majesty  of  heaven  ! 
Rebels  he  deigns  to  call  his  sons — 

Their  souls  renewed,  their  sins  forgiven. 


520  CHRISTIAN. 

2  Go,  imitate  the  grace  divine — 

The  grace  that  blazes  like  a  sun ; 
Hold  forth  your  fair,  though  feeble  light, 
Through  all  your  lives  let  mercy  run. 

3  When  all  is  done,  renounce  your  deeds, 

Renounce  self-righteousness  with  scorn  : 
Thus  will  you  glorify  your  God, 

And  thus  the  Christian  name  adorn. 

938.  Zeal.— John  9  ;  4.  L.  M. 

1  Go,  labor  on,  while  it  is  day  ; 

The  world's  dark  night  is  hastening  on  : 
Speed,  speed  thy  work, — cast  sloth  away! 
It  is  not  thus  that  souls  are  won. 

2  Men  die  in  darkness  at  your  side, 

Without  a  hope  to  cheer  the  tomb  : 
Take  up  the  torch  and  wave  it  wide — 

The  torch  that  lights  time's  thickest  gloom. 

3  Toil  on, — faint  not ;  keep  watch  and  pray ! 

Be  wise  the  erring  soul  to  wit ; 
Go  forth  into  the  world's  highway  ; 
Compel  the  wanderer  to  come  in. 

4  Go,  labor  on  ;  your  hands  are  weak  ; 

Your  knees  are  faint,  your  soul  cast  down; 
Yet  falter  not;  the  prize  you  seek 
Is  near, — a  kingdom  and  a  crown  ! 

039.  Zeal  for  Sonls.— John  4  :  35.  C.  M. 

1  Oh,  still  in  accents  sweet  and  strong 

Sounds  forth  the  ancient  word, — 
"More  reapers  for  white  harvest  fields, 
More  laborers  for  the  Lord  !" 

2  We  hear  the  call ;  in  dreams  no  more 

In  selfish  ease  we  lie, 
But  girded  for  our  Father's  work, 
Go  forth  beneath  his  sky. 


DUTIES.  521 

3   Where  prophets'  word,  and  martyrs'  blood, 
And  prayers  of  saints  were  sown, 
We,  to  their  labors  entering  in, 

Would  reap  where  they  have  strown. 

943.  Brotherly  Love.— 1  John  4:  21.  CM. 

1  Our  God  is  love,  and  all  his  saints 

His  image  bear  below ; 
The  heart  with  love  to  God  inspired, 
With  love  to  man  will  glow. 

2  Oar  heavenly  Father,  Lord,  art  thou, 

Thy  favored  children  we  ; 
Oh,  may  we  love  each  other  here, 
As  we  are  loved  by  thee. 

3  Heirs  of  the  same  immortal  bliss, 
Our  hopes  and  fears  the  same; 

With  bonds  of  grace  our  hearts  unite, 
With  mutual  love  inflame. 

4  So  may  the  vain,  contentious  world 
See  how  true  Christians  love, 

And  glorify  our  Saviour's  grace/ 
And  seek  that  grace  to  prove. 

9  4 1  .  Beneficence.— Matt.  25  :  40.  C.  M. 

1  Jesus,  our  Lord,  how  rich  thy  grace  I 

Thy  bounties  how  complete  ! 
How  shall  we  count  the  matchless  sum  ! 
How  pay  the  mighty  debt ! 

2  High  on  a  throne  of  radiant  light 

Dost  thou  exalted  shine ; 
What  can  our  poverty  bestow, 
When  all  the  worlds  are  thine  ? 

3  But  thou  hast  brethren  here  below, 

The  partners  of  thy  grace ; 
And  wilt  confess  their  humble  names, 
Before  thy  Father's  face. 
44* 


522  CHRISTIAN. 

4  In  them  thou  may'st  be  clothed  and  fed, 
And  visited  and  cheered  ; 
And  in  their  accents  of  distress, 
Our  Saviour's  voice  is  heard. 

042.  Consecration.— 1  Cor.  6  ;  20.  CM. 

1  And  must  I  part  with  all  I  have, 

My  dearest  Lord,  for  thee  ? 
It  is  but  right !  since  thou  hast  done 
Much  more  than  this  for  me. 

2  Ten  thousand  worlds,  ten  thousand  lives, 

How  worthless  they  appear, 
Compared  with  thee,  supremely  good ! 
Divinely  bright  and  fair. 

3  Thy  favor,  Lord,  is  endless  life, — 

Let  me  that  life  obtain, 
Then  I  renounce  all  earthly  joys, 
And  glory  in  my  gain. 

043  •  Brotherly  Kindness.  C.  M. 

1  Father  of  mercies !  send  thy  grace, 

All  powerful  from  above, 
To  form,  in  our  obedient  souls, 
The  image  of  thy  love. 

2  Oh,  may  our  sympathizing  breasts 

The  generous  pleasure  know, 
Kindly  to  share  in  others'  joy, 
And  weep  for  others'  woe  !* 

3  When  the  most  helpless  sons  of  grief 

In  low  distress  arc  laid, 
Soft  be  our  hearts  their  pains  to  feel, 
And  swift  our  hands  to  aid. 

4  So  Jesus  looked  on  dying  men, 

When  throned  above  the  skies  ; 
And  mid  the  embraces  of  his  God, 
lie  felt  compassion  rise. 


DUTIES.  523 

5  On  wings  of  love  the  Saviour  flew, 
To  raise  us  from  the  ground, 
And  made  the  richest  of  his  blood 
A  balm  for  every  wound, 

944.  Charity.  C.   M. 

1  Blest  is  the  man  whose  softening  heart 

Feels  all  another's  pain  ; 
To  whom  the  supplicating  eye 
Was  never  raised  in  vain  : — ■ 

2  Whose  breast  expands  with  generous  warmth, 

A  stranger's  woes  to  feel ; 
And  bleeds  in  pity  o'er  the  wound 
He  wants  the  power  to  heal. 

3  He  spreads  his  kind,  supporting  arms, 

To  every  child  of  grief; 
His  secret  bounty  largely  flows, 
And  brings  unasked  relief. 

4  To  gentle  offices  of  love 

His  feet  are  never  slow  : 
He  views,  through  mercy's  melting  eye, 
A  brother  in  a  foe. 

5  Peace  from  the  bosom  of  his  God, 

The  Saviour's  grace  shall  give : 
And  when  he  kneels  before  the  throne, 
His  trembling  soul  shall  live. 

045.  Trivial  Efforts.— Eccl.  11 :  6.  C.  M. 

1  Scorx  not  the  slightest  word  or  deed, 

Nor  deem  it  void  of  power ; 
There's  fruit  in  each  wind-wafted  seed, 
That  waits  its  natal  hour. 

2  A  whispered  word  mav  touch  the  heart, 

And  call  it  back  to  life  ; 
A  look  of  love  bid  sin  depart, 
And  still  unholv  strife. 


524  CHRISTIAN. 

3  No  act  falls  fruitless  ;  none  can  tell 

How  vast  its  power  may  be, 
Nor  what  results  infolded  dwell 
Within  it  silently. 

4  Work  on,  despair  not,  bring  thy  mite, 

Nor  care  how  small  it  be  ; 
God  is  with  all  that  serve  the  right, 
The  holy,  true,  and  free. 

946.  Watchfulness.— Matt.  26  :  41.  S.  M. 

1  My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard, 

Ten  thousand  foes  arise  ; 
And  hosts  of  sin  are  pressing  hard 
To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 

2  Oh,  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray  ! 

The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er  ; 
Renew  it  boldly  every  day, 
And  help  divine  implore. 

3  Ne'er  think  the  victory  won, 

Nor  once  at  ease  sit  down  ; 
Thy  arduous  work  will  not  be  done 
Till  thou  obtain  thy  crown. 

4  Fight  on,  my  soul,  till  death 

Shall  bring  thee  to  thy  God  ! 
He  '11  take  thee  at  thy  parting  breath, 
Up  to  his  blest  abode. 

94r*7 •  Seed-sowing.— Eccl.  11  .  6.  S.  M. 

1  Sow  in  the  morn  thy  seed  ; 

At  eve  hold  not  thy  hand  ; 
To  doubt  and  fear  give  thou  no  heed ; 
Broadcast  it  o'er  the  land  ! 

2  Beside  all  waters  sow, 

The  highway  furrows  stock, 
Drop  it  where  thorns  and  thistles  gvpw, 
Scatter  it  on  the  rock. 


DUTIES.  525 

3  The  good,  the  fruitful  ground 

Expect  not  here  nor  there  ; 
O'er  hill  and  dale  alike  't  is  found ; 
Go  forth,  then,  everywhere. 

4  And  duly  shall  appear, 

In  verdure,  beauty,  strength, 
The  tender  blade,  the  stalk,  the  ear, 
And  the  full  corn  at  length. 

5  Thou  canst  not  toil  in  vain  ; 

Cold,  heat,  and  moist,  and  dry, 
Shall  foster  and  mature  the  grain 
For  garners  in  the  sky. 

6  Then,  when  the  glorious  end, 

The  day  of  God  shall  come, 
The  angel-reapers  shall  descend, 

And  heaven  sing,  "  Harvest  home  !" 

048.  Energy  of  Zeal.— 2  Peter  3:  11,  12.  S.  M. 

1  Make  haste,  O  man,  to  live, 

For  thou  so  soon  must  die  ; 
Time  hurries  past  thee  like  the  breeze ; 
How  swift  its  moments  fly  ! 

2  To  breathe,  and  wake,  and  sleep, 

To  smile,  to  sigh,  to  grieve, 
To  move  in  idleness  through  earth — 
This,  this  is  not  to  live 

3  Make  haste,  0  man,  to  do 

Whatever  must  be  done  ; 
Thou  hast  no  time  to  lose  in  sloth, 
Thy  day  will  soon  be  gone. 

4  Up,  then,  with  speed,  and  work ; 

Fling  ease  and  self  away — 
This  is  no  time  for  thee  to  sleep — 
Up,  watch,  and  work,  and  pray ! 


526  CHRISTIAN. 

949.  Active  Effort.   .  S.  M. 

1  Laborers  of  Christ,  arise, 

And  gird  you  for  the  toil ! 
The  dew  of  promise  from  the  skies 
Already  cheers  the  soil. 

2  Go  where  the  sick  recline, 

Where  mourning  hearts  deplore ; 
And  where  the  sons  of  sorrow  pine, 
Dispense  your  hallowed  store. 

3  Be  faith,  which  looks  above, 

With  prayer,  your  constant  guest ; 
And  wrap  the  Saviour's  changeless  love 
A  mantle  round  your  breast. 

4  So  shall  you  share  the  wealth 

That  earth  may  ne'er  despoil, 
And  the  blest  gospel's  saving  health 
Repay  your  arduous  toil. 

950.  Sympathy.— Rom.  12  :  15.  S.  M, 

1  Oh,  praise  our  God  to-day, 

His  constant  mercy  bless, 
Whose  love  hath  helped  us  on  our  way, 
And  granted  us  success. 

2  Oh,  happiest  work  below, 

Earnest  of  joy  above, 
To  sweeten  many  a  cup  of  woe 
By  deeds  of  holy  love  ! 

3  Lord  !  may  it  be  our  choice 

This  blessed  rule  to  keep  : — 
Rejoice  with  them  that  do  rejoice, 
And  weep  with  them  that  weep. 

95  1  .  Increase  from  God.— 1  Cor.  3:6  S.  M. 

1  Lord,  if  at  thy  command 
The  word  of  life  wc  sow, 
Watered  by  thy  almighty  hand, 
The  seed  shall  surely  grow. 


DUTIES.  527 

2  Now,  then,  the  ceaseless  shower 

Of  gospel  blessings  send, 
And  let  the  soul-converting  power 
Thy  laborers  attend. 

3  On  multitudes  confer 

The  heart-renewing  love, 
And  by  the  joy  of  grace  prepare 
For  fuller  joys  above. 

95  2  a  Reform.  S.  M» 

Mourn  for  the  thousands  slain, 

The  youthful  and  the  strong  ; 
Mourn  for  the  wine-cup's  fearful  reign, 

And  the  deluded  throng, 

2  Mourn  for  the  tarnished  gem — 

For  reason's  light  divine, 
Quenched  from  the  soul's  bright  diadem, 
Where  God  had  bid  it  shine. 

3  Mourn  for  the  lost — but  call, 

Call  to  the  strong,  the  free  ; 
Rouse  them  to  shun  that  dreadful  fall ; 
And  to  the  refuge  flee. 

4  Mourn  for  the  lost — but  pray, 

Pray  to  our  God  above, 
To  break  the  fell  destroyer's  sway, 
And  show  his  saving  love. 

9a53.  Zeal  rewarded.— Ps.  126  :  6.  8S  &  7s, 

1  .He  that  goeth  forth  with  weeping, 

Bearing  precious  seed  in  love,  ° 
Never  tiring,  never  sleeping 
Findeth  mercy  from  above. 

2  Soft  descend  the  dews  of  heaven, 

Bright  the  rays  celestial  shine  ; 
Precious  fruits  will  thus  be  given, 
Through  an  influence  all  divin?. 


528  CHRISTIAN. 

3  Sow  thy  seed,  be  never  weary, 

Let  no  fears  thy  soul  annoy  ; 
Be  the  prospect  ne'er  so  dreary, 
Thou  shalt  reap  the  fruits  of  joy. 

4  Lo,  the  scene  of  verdure  brightening ! 

See  the  rising  grain  appear ; 
Look  again  !  the  fields  are  whitening, 
For  the  harvest  time  is  near. 

95 4»  Success  from  God.— 1  Cor.  3:6.  8S  &  Ys 

1  Vain  were  all  our  toil  and  labor, 

Did  not  God  that  labor  bless  ; 
Vain,  without  his  grace  and  favor, 
Every  talent  we  possess. 

2  Vainer  still  the  hope  of  heaven, 

That  on  human  strength  relies ; 
But  to  him  shall  help  be  given, 
Who  in  humble  faith  applies. 

3  Seek  we,  then,  the  Lord's  Anointed  ; 

He  shall  grant  us  peace  and  rest : 
Ne'er  was  suppliant  disappointed, 

Who  through  Christ  his  prayer  addressed. 

955.  Progress. -Isa.  40  :  31.  8S  <fe  Ts. 

1  Like  the  eagle,  upward,  onward, 

Let  my  soul  in  faith  be  borne : 

Calmly  gazing,  skyward,  sunward, 

Let  my  eye  unshrinking  turn  ! 

2  Where  the  cross,  God's  love  revealing, 

Sets  the  fettered  spirit  free, 
Where  it  sheds  its  wondrous  healing, 
There,  my  soul,  thy  rest  shall  be ! 

3  Oh,  may  I  no  longer  dreaming, 

Idly  waste  my  golden  day, 
But,  each  precious  hour  redeeming, 
Upward,  onward  press  my  way ! 


DUTIES.  529 

953.  Self-denial.  8 3  &  7  s. 

1  Pilgrims  in  this  vale  of  sorrow, 

Pressing  onward  toward  the  prize, 
Strength  and  comfort  here  Ave  borrow 
From  the  Hand  that  rules  the  skies. 

2  'Mid  these  scenes  of  self-denial, 

We  are  called  the  race  to  run  ; 
We  must  meet  full  many  a  trial 
Ere  the  victor's  crown  is  won. 

3  Love  shall  every  conflict  lighten, 

Hope  shall  urge  us  swifter  on, 
Faith  shall  every  prospect  brighten, 
Till  the  morn  of  heaven  shall  dawn. 

4  On  the  Eternal  arm  reclining, 

We  at  length  shall  win  the  day ; 
All  the  powers  of  earth  combining, 
Shall  not  snatch  our  crown  away. 


05*7.  Benevolent  Efforts.— Eccl.  11  :  1.  S,3  &  7s. 

1  Cast  thy  bread  upon  the  waters, 

Thinking  not 't  is  thrown  away  ; 
God  himself  saith,  thou  shalt  gather 
It  again  some  future  day. 

2  Cast  thy  bread  upon  the  waters  ; 

Wildly  though  the  billows  roll, 
They  but  aid  thee  as  thou  toilest 
Truth  to  spread  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  As  the  seed,  by  billows  floated, 

To  some  distant  island  lone, 
So  to  human  souls  benighted, 
That  thou  flingest  may  be  borne. 

4  Cast  thy  bread  upon  the  waters  ; 

Why  wilt  thou  still  doubting  stand  ? 
Bounteous  shall  God  send  the  harvest, 
If  thou  sow'st  with  liberal  hand. 


530  CHRISTIAN. 

5  Give  then  freely  of  thy  substance — 
O'er  this  cause  the  Lord  doth  reign  ; 
Cast  thy  bread,  and  toil  with  patience, 
Thou  shalt  labor  not  in  vain. 

958.  "  Brother's  Keeper."— Gen.  4  :  9.  8s  tfc   Ts. 

1  Blessed  angels,  high  in  heaven 

O'er  the  penitent  rejoice  ; 
Hast  thou  for  thy  brother  striven 
With  an  importuning  voice? 

2  Art  thou  not  thy  brother's  keeper  ? 

Canst  thou  not  his  soul  obtain  ? 

He  that  wakes  his  brother  sleeper 

Double  light  himself  shall  gain. 

3  Then,  when  ends  this  life's  short  fever, 

They,  who  many  turn  to  God, 
Like  the  stars  shall  shine  for  ever, 
In  eternal  brotherhood  ! 

959.  Courage.  8  s  <fe   Ts. 

1  Father,  hear  the  prayer  we  offer  ! 

Not  for  ease  that  prayer  shall  be, 
But  for  strength  that  we  may  ever 
Live  our  lives  courageously. 

2  Not  forever  by  still  waters 

Would  we  idly  quiet  stay  ; 
But  would  smite  the  living  fountains 
From  the  rocks  along  our  way. 

3  Be  our  strength  in  hours  of  weakness, 

In  our  wanderings,  be  our  guide ; 
Through  endeavor,  failure,  danger, 
Father,  be  thou  at  our  side  ! 

930.  Contribution.-Prov.  3  :  9-  8S  <fc   Ts. 

1  With  my  substance  I  will  honor 
My  Redeemer  and  my  Lord  ; 
Were  ten  thousand  worlds  my  manor, 
All  were  nothing  to  his  word. 


AFFLICTIONS.  531 

2  While  the  heralds  of  salvation 

His  abounding  grace  proclaim, 

Let  his  friends,  of  every  station, 

Gladly  join  to  spread  his  fame. 

3  Be  his  kingdom  now  promoted, 

Let  the  earth  her  Monarch  know ; 
Be  my  all  to  him  devoted  ; 
To  my  Lord  my  all  I  owe. 

93  1 .  Matt.  6  :  10.  L.  M. 

1  My  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray 

Far  from  my  home,  on  life's  rough  way, 
Oh,  teach  me  from  my  heart  to  say, 
"  Thy  will  be  done,  thy  will  be  done  !" 

2  What  though  in  lonely  orief  I  sigh 

O  JO  o 

For  friends  beloved  no  longer  nigh  ; 

Submissive  still  would  I  reply, 

"  Thy  will  be  done,  thy  will  be  done  !" 

3  If  thou  should'st  call  me  to  resign 
What  most  I  prize, — it  ne'er  was  mine ; 
I  only  yield  thee  what  was  thine : 

"  Thy  will  be  done,  thy  will  be  done !" 

4  If  but  my  fainting  heart  be  blest 
With  thy  sweet  Spirit  for  its  guest, 
My  God,  to  thee  I  leave  the  rest ; 

"  Thy  will  be  done,  thy  will  be  done  !" 

5  Renew  my  will  from  day  to  day  ; 
Blend  it  with  thine,  and  take  away 
Whate'er  now  makes  it  hard  to  say, 

u  Thy  will  be  done,  thy  will  be  done!" 

6  Then  when  on  earth  I  breathe  no  more, 
The  prayer  oft  mixed  with  tears  before 
I  'II  sing  upon  a  happier  shore  : 

i:  Thy  will  be  done,  thy  will  be  done !" 


532  CHRISTIAN. 

962.  Heb.l2:ll.  L.  M. 

1  I  bless  thee,  Lord,  for  sorrows  sent 

To  break  the  dream  of  human  power, 
For  now  my  shallow  cistern  's  spent, 
I  find  thy  fount  and  thirst  no  more. 

2  I  take  thy  hand  and  fears  grow  still ; 

Behold  thy  face,  and  doubts  remove  ; 

Who  would  not  yield  his  wavering-  will 

To  perfect  truth  and  boundless  love ! 

3  That  truth  gives  promise  of  a  dawn, 

Beneath  whose  light  I  am  to  see, 
When  all  these  blinding  vails  are  drawn, 
This  was  the  wisest  path  for  me. 

4  That  love  this  restless  soul  doth  teach 

The  strength  of  thy  eternal  calm  ; 
And  tune  its  sad  and  broken  speech, 
To  sing  ev'n  now  the  angels'  psalm. 

963.  Heb.l2:6.  L.  M. 

1  I  cannot  always  trace  the  way 

Where  thou,  Almighty  One,  dost  move  ; 
But  I  can  always,  always  say, 

That  God  is  love,  that  God  is  love. 

2  When  fear  her  chilling  mantle  flings 

O'er  earth,  ray  soul  to  heaven  above, 
As  to  her  native  home,  upsprings, 
For  God  is  love,  for  God  is  love. 

3  When  mystery  clouds  my  darkened  path, 

I'll  check  my  dread,  my  doubts  reprove, 
In  this  my  soul  sweet  comfort  hath, 
That  God  is  love,  that  God  is  love. 

4  Yes,  God  is  love  ;— a  thought  like  this, 

Can  every  gloomy  thought  remove, 
And  turn  all  tears,  all  woes,  to  bliss, 
For  God  is  love,  for  God  is  love. 


AFFLICTIONS.  533 

984.  Luke  6  :  21.  L.  M. 

1  Oh,  deem  not  they  are  blest  alone, 

Whose  lives  a  peaceful  tenor  keep  ; 
For  God,  who  pities  man,  hath  shown 

A  blessing  for  the  eyes  that  weep. 

2  The  lio-ht  of  smiles  shall  fill  again 

The  lids  that  overflow  with  tears; 
And  weary  hours  of  woe  and  pain 
Are  promises  of  happier  years. 

3  There  is  a  day  of  sunny  rest 

For  every  dark  and  troubled  night ; 

And  grief  may  bide  an  evening  guest, 

But  joy  shall  come  with  early  light. 

4  Xor  let  the  good  man's  trust  depart, 

Though  life  its  common  gifts  deny ; 
Though  with  a  pierced  and  broken  heart, 
And  spurned  of  men,  he  goes  to  die. 

5  For  God  has  marked  each  sorrowing  day, 

And  numbered  every  secret  tear, 
And  heaven's  long  age  of  bliss  shall  pay 
For  all  his  children  suffer  here. 


965.  Psalm  9-3:  12.  L.  M. 

1  If  life  in  sorrow  must  be  spent, 
So  be  it ;  I  am  well  content ; 
And  meekly  wait  my  last  remove, 
Desiring  only  trustful  love. 

2  No  bliss  I  '11  seek,  but  to  fulfill 
In  life,  in  death,  thy  perfect  will ; 
Xo  succors  in  my  woes  I  want, 

But  what  my  Lord  is  pleased  to  grant. 

3  Our  days  are  numbered :  let  us  spare 
Our  anxious  hearts  a  needless  care  ; 
'T  is  thine  to  number  out  our  days  ; 
'T  is  ours  to  give  them  to  thy  praise. 

45* 


534  CHRISTIAN. 

4  Faith  is  our  only  business  here — 
Faith,  simple,  constant,  and  sincere  ; 
Oh,  blessed  days  thy  servants  see ! 
Thus  spent,  0  Lord  !  in  pleasing  thee. 

986.  Matt.  5:  4.  L.   M. 

1  Thy  will  be  done  !  I  will  not  fear 

The  fate  provided  by  thy  love ; 
Tho'  clouds  and  darkness  shroud  me  here, 
I  know  that  all  is  bright  above. 

2  The  stars  of  heaven  are  shining  on, 

Though  these  frail  eyes  are  dimmed  with 
tears ; 
The  hopes  of  earth  indeed  are  gone, 
But  are  not  ours  the  immortal  years  ? 

3  Father  !  forgive  the  heart  that  clings, 

Thus  trembling,  to  the  things  of  time ; 
And  bid  my  soul,  on  angel  wings, 
Ascend  into  a  purer  clime. 

4  There  shall  no  doubts  disturb  its  trust, 

No  sorrows  dim  celestial  love  ; 
But  these  afflictions  of  the  dust, 
Like  shadows  of  the  night,  remove. 

5  Ev'n  now,  above,  there's  radiant  day, 

While  clouds  and  darkness  brood  below  ; 
Then,  Father,  joyful  on  ray  way 
To  drink  the  bitter  cup  I  go. 

987.  Psalm  31 :  i*  C.  M. 

1  My  times  of  sorrow  and  of  joy, 

Great  God  !  are  in  thy  hand  ; 
My  choicest  comforts  come  from  thee, 
And  go  at  thy  command. 

2  If  thou  shouldst  take  them  all  away, 

Yet  would  I  not  repine ; 
Before  they  were  possessed  by  me, 
They  were  entirely  thine. 


AFFLICTIONS.  535 

3  Nor  would  I  drop  a  murmuring  word, 
Though  the  whole  world  were  gone, 
But  seek  enduring  happiness, 
In  thee,  and  thee  alone. 

938.  PM.  i :  2i.  C.  M. 

1  When  musing  sorrow  weeps  the  past, 

And  mourns,  the  present  pain  ; 
How  sweet  to  think  of  peace  at  last, 
And  feel  that  death  is  gain  ! 

2  'T  is  not  that  murmuring  thoughts  arise, 

And  dread  a  Father's  will  ; 
'Tis  not  that  meek  submission  flies, 
And  would  not  suffer  still : 

3  It  is  that  heaven-born  faith  surveys 

The  path  that  leads  to  light, 
And  longs  her  eagle  plumes  to  raise, 
And  lose  herself  in  sight. 

4  Oh!  let  me  wino*  mv  hallowed  flight 

From  earth-born  woe  and  care, 
And  soar  above  these  clouds  of  night, 
My  Saviour's  bliss  to  share. 

989.  Sam.  3  :  IS.  C.  M. 

1  It  is  the  Lord — enthroned  in  light, 

Whose  claims  are  all  divine, 
Who  has  an  undisputed  right 
To  govern  me  and  mine. 

2  It  is  the  Lord — who  gives  me  all — 

My  wealth,  my  friends,  my  ease  ; 
And  of  his  bounties  may  recall 
Whatever  part  he  please. 

3  It  is  the  Lord — my  covenant  God, 

Thrice  blessed  be  his  name  ; 
Whose  gracious  promise,  sealed  with  blood, 
Must  ever  be  the  same. 


536  CHRISTIAN. 

4  Can  I,  with  hopes  so  firmly  built, 
Be  sullen,  or  repine  ? 
No !  gracious  God,  take  what  thou  wilt, 
To  thee  I  all  resign. 

970.  C.  M. 

1  O  thou  whose  mercy  guides  my  way, 

Though  now  it  seem  severe, 
Forbid  my  unbelief  to  say 
There  is  no  mercy  here  ! 

2  Oh  !  may  I,  Lord,  desire  the  pain 

That  comes  in  kindness  down, 
Far  more  than  sweetest  earthly  gain, 
Succeeded  by  a  frown. 

3  Then  though  thou  bend  my  spirit  low, 

Love  only  shall  I  see  ; 
The  gracious  hand  that  strikes  the  blow 
Was  wounded  once  for  me. 

971.  Ps.ll9:71.  CM. 

1  I  cannot  call  affliction  sweet ; 

And  yet  't  was  good  to  bear : 
Affliction  brought  me  to  thy  feet, 
And  I  found  comfort  there. 

2  My  wearied  soul  was  all  resigned 

To  thy  most  gracious  will  : 
Oh,  had  I  kept  that  better  mind, 
Or  been  afflicted  still ! 

3  Where  are  the  vows  which  then  I  vowed  ? 

The  joys  which  then  I  knew  ? 
Those,  vanished  like  the  morning  cloud; 
These,  like  the  early  dew. 

4  Lord,  grant  me  grace  for  every  day, 

Whate'er  my  state  may  be 
Through  life,  in  death,  with  truth  to  say, 
"  My  God  is  all  to  me." 


AFFLICTIONS.  537 

972.  C.  M, 

1  When  grief  and  anguish  press  me  down, 

And  hope  and  comfort  flee, 

I  cling,  O  Father,  to  thy  throne, 

And  stay  my  heart  on  thee. 

2  When  death  invades  my  peaceful  home, 

The  sundered  ties  shall  be 

A  closer  bond,  in  time  to  come, 

To  bind  my  heart  to  thee. 

3  Lord,  not  my  will,  but  thine  be  done ! 

My  soul,  from  fear  set  free, 
Her  faith  shall  anchor  at  thy  throne, 
And  trust  alone  in  thee. 

973.  ps.  42 : :.  C.  M. 

1  Affliction  is  a  stormy  deep, 

Where  wave  resounds  to  wave  ; 
Though  o'er  my  head  the  billows  roll, 
I  know  the  Lord  can  save. 

2  The  hand  that  now  withholds  my  joys 

Can  soon  restore  my  peace  ; 
And  he  who  bade  the  tempest  rise 
Can  bid  that  tempest  cease. 

3  Here  will  I  rest,  and  build  my  hope, 

Nor  murmur  at  his  rod  ; 
He  's  more  than  all  the  world  to  me — 
My  Health,  my  Life,  my  God  ! 

974.  Matt.  14  :  27.  C.   M. 

1  When  waves  of  trouble  round  me  swell, 

My  soul  is  not  dismayed  ; 
I  hear  a  voice  I  know^  full  well, — 
"'TisI;  be  not  afraid." 

2  When  black  the  threatening  skies  appear, 

And  storms  my  path  invade, 
Those  accents  tranquilize  each  fear, — 
"'TisI;  be  not  afraid." 


538  CHRISTIAN. 

3  There  is  a  gulf  that  must  be  crossed  ; 

Saviour,  be  near  to  aid  ! 
Whisper,  when  my  frail  bark  is  tossed, — 
"'TisI;  be  not  afraid." 

4  There  is  a  dark  and  fearful  vale, 

Death  hides  within  its  shade  ; 
Oh,  say,  when  flesh  and  heart  shall  fail, — 
"'TisI;  be  not  afraid." 

975.  C.  M. 

1  .0  thou  who  driest  the  mourner's  tear  ! 

How  dark  this  world  would  be, 
If,  when  deceived  and  wounded  here, 
We  could  not  fly  to  thee  ! 

2  When  joy  no  longer  soothes  or  cheers, 

And  ev'n  the  hope  that  threw 
A  moment's  sparkle  o'er  our  tears 
Is  dimmed  and  vanished  too  ; — 

3  Oh,  who  would  bear  life's  stormy  doom, 

Did  not  thy  wing  of  love 
Come,  brightly  wafting  through  the  gloom 
Our  peace-branch  from  above  ? 

4  Then  sorrow  touched  by  thee  grows  bright, 

With  more  than  rapture's  ray  ; 
As  darkness  shows  us  worlds  of  light 
W~e  never  saw  by  day. 

976.  Job  1  :  21.  C.  li 

1  One  prayer  I  have — all  prayers  in  one — 

When  I  am  wholly  thine ; 
Thy  will,  my  God,  thy  will  be  done, 
And  let  that  will  be  mine. 

2  All-wise,  almighty,  and  all-good, 

In  thee  I  firmly  trust ; 
Thy  ways,  unknown  or  understood, 
Are  merciful  and  just. 


AFFLICTIONS.  539 

3  May  I  remember  that  to  thee 

What  e'er  I  have  I  owe  ; 
And  back,  in  gratitude,  from  me 
May  all  thy  bounties  flow. 

4  And  though  thy  wisdom  takes  away, 

Shall  I  arraign  thy  will  I 
No,  let  me  bless  thy  name,  and  say, 
"  The  Lord  is  gracious  still." 

5  A  pilgrim  through  the  earth  I  roam, 

Of  nothing  long  possessed  ; 
And  all  must  fail  when  I  go  home. 
For  this  is  not  my  rest. 

977.  Matt  14  :  12.  C.  M. 

1  Jesus,  my  sorrow  lies  too  deep 

For  human  ministry  ; 
It  knows  not  how  to  tell  itself 
To  any  but  to  thee. 

2  Thou  dost  remember  still  amid 

The  glories  of  God's  throne 
The  sorrows  of  mortality, 

For  they  were  once  thine  own. 

3  Jesus !  my  fainting  spirit  brings 
Its  fearful n ess  to  thee  ! 

Thine  eye,  at  least,  can  penetrate 
The  clouded  mystery. 

4  It  is  enough,  my  precious  Lord, 
Thy  tender  sympathy  ! 

Mv  every  sin  and  sorrow  can 

Devolve  itself  on  thee. 

5  Jesus  !    thou  hast  availed  to  search 
My  deepest  malady  ; 

It  freely  flows — more  freely  finds 
The  gracious  reined  v. 


540  CHRISTIAN. 

978,  Luke  9: 23.  CM. 

1  Must  Jesus  bear  the  cross  alone, 

And  all  the  world  go  free  ? 
No,  there  's  a  cross  for  every  one, 
And  there  's  a  cross  for  me. 

2  This  consecrated  cross  I  '11  bear, 

Till  death  shall  set  me  free, 
And  then  go  home  my  crown  to  wear, 
For  there  's  a  crown  for  me. 

3  Upon  the  crystal  pavement,  clown 

At  Jesus'  pierced  feet, 
Joyful,  I  '11  cast  my  golden  crown, 
And  his  dear  name  repeat. 

4  And  palms  shall  wave,  and  harps  shall  ring, 

Beneath  heaven's  arches  high  ; 
The  Lord  that  lives,  the  ransomed  sing, 
That  lives  no  more  to  die. 

5  Oh,  precious  cross  !   oh,  glorious  crown  ! 

Oh,  resurrection  day  ! 
Ye  angels,  from  the  stars  come  down, 
And  bear  my  soul  away. 

979.  C.  M. 

1  Jesus,  in  sickness  and  in  pain, 

Be  near  to  succor  me ; 
My  sinking  spirit  still  sustain  : 
To  thee  I  turn,  to  thee. 

2  When  cares  and  sorrows  thicken  round, 

And  nothing  bright  I  see, 
In  thee  alone  can  help  be  found  ; 
To  thee  I  turn,  to  thee. 

3  Should  strong  temptations  fierce  assail, 

And  Satan  buffet  me, 
Then  in  thv  strength  will  I  prevail, 
While  still  I  turn  to  thee. 


AFFLICTIONS.  541 


4  Through  all  my  pilgrimage  below 
Whate'er  my  lot  may  be, 
In  joy  or  sadness,  weal  or  woe, 
Jesus,  I  '11  turn  to  thee. 


CM, 


When  languor  and  disease  invade 

This  trembling  house  of  clay, 
'T  is  sweet  to  look  beyond  my  pain, 

And  long  to  fly  away  ; — 

2  Sweet  to  look  inward,  and  attend 

The  whispers  of  his  love  ; 
Sweet  to  look  upward  to  the  place 
Where  Jesus  pleads  above  ; — 

3  Sweet  on  his  faithfulness  to  rest, 

"Whose  love  can  never  end  ; 

Sweet  on  his  covenant  of  grace 

For  all  things  to  depend  ; — 

4  Sweet,  in  the  confidence  of  faith, 

To  trust  his  firm  decrees ; 
Sweet  to  lie  passive  in  his  hands, 
And  know  no  will  but  his. 

5  If  such  the  sweetness  of  the  streams, 

What  must  the  fountain  be, 
Where  saints  and  angels  draw  their  bliss 
Immediately  from  thee ! 

2  Cor.  5:7.  S.  M. 

If,  through  unruffled  seas, 

Toward  heaven  we  calmly  sail, 

With  grateful  hearts,  0  God,  to  thee, 
We  '11  own  the  favoring  gale. 

But  should  the  surges  rise, 

And  rest  delay  to  come, 
Blest  be  the  sorrow — kind  the  storm, 

Which  drives  us  nearer  home. 
46 


542  CHRISTIAN. 

3  Soon  shall  our  doubts  and  fears 

All  yield  to  thy  control : 
Thy  tender  mercies  shall  illume 
The  midnight  of  the  soul. 

4  Teach  us,  in  every  state, 

To  make  thy  will  our  own  ; 
And  when  the  joys  of  sense  depart, 
To  live  by  faith  alone. 

982.  Psalm  39:  9.  S.  M. 

1  It  is  thy  hand,  my  God ; 

My  sorrow  comes  from  thee  : 
I  bow  beneath  thy  chastening  rod, 
'T  is  love  that  bruises  me. 

2  I  would  not  murmur,  Lord  ; 

Before  thee  I  am  dumb  : 
Lest  I  should  breathe  one  murmuring  word, 
To  thee  for  help  I  come. 


3  My  God,  thy  name  is  Love ; 
A  Father's  hand  is  thine ; 
With  tearful  eyes  I  look  above, 
And  crv,  "  Thv  will  be  mine  !" 


V  J 


4  I  know  thy  will  is  right, 

Though  it  may  seem  severe ; 
Thy  path  is  still  unsullied  light, 
Though  dark  it  oft  appear. 

5  Jesus  for  me  hath  died  ; 

Thy  Son  thou  didst  not  spare  : 
His  pierced  hands,  his  bleeding  side, 
Thy  love  for  me  declare. 

6  Here  my  poor  heart  can  rest ; 

My  God,  it  cleaves  to  thee  : 
Thy  will  is  love,  thine  end  is  blest, 
All  work  for  good  to  me. 


AFFLICTIONS.  5-43 

983.  Psalm  61.  S.  M. 

1  When  overwhelmed  with  grief, 

My  heart  within  me  dies ; 
Helpless,  and  far  from  all  relief, 
To  heaven  I  lift  mine  eyes. 

2  Oh,  lead  me  to  the  Rock 

That 's  high  above  ray  head, 
And  make  the  covert  of  thy  wings 
My  shelter  and  my  shade  ! 

3  Within  thy  presence,  Lord, 

Forever  I'll  abide; 
Thon  art  the  tower  of  my  defence, 
The  refuge  where  I  hide. 

4  Thou  givest  me  the  lot 

Of  those  that  fear  thy  name ; 
If  endless  life  be  their  reward, 
I  shall  possess  the  same. 

984.  S.  Ma 

1  How  tender  is  thy  hand, 

O  thou  beloved  Lord  ! 
Afflictions  come  at  thy  command, 
And  leave  us  at  thy  word. 

2  How  gentle  was  the  rod 

That  chastened  us  for  sin  ! 
How  soon  we  found  a  smiling  God, 
Where  deep  distress  had  been  ! 

3  A  Father's  hand  we  felt, 

A  Father's  heart  we  knew  ;  - 

With  tears  of  penitence  we  knelt, 

And  found  his  word  was  true. 

4  We  told  him  all  our  grief, 

We  thought  of  Jesus'  love  ; 

A  sense  of  pardon  brought  relief, 

And  bade  our  pains  remove. 


544  CHRISTIAN. 

5  Now  we  will  bless  the  Lord, 
And  in  his  strength  confide  ; 
Forever  be  his  name  adored; 
For  there  is  none  beside. 

985.  Psalm  SI  :15.  S.  M 

1  "  My  times  are  in  thy  hand  :" 

My  God  !  I  wish  them  there  ; 
My  life,  my  friends,  my  soul,  I  leave 
Entirely  to  thy  care. 

2  "My  times  are  in  thy  hand," 

Whatever  they  may  be ; 
Pleasing  or  painful,  dark  or  bright, 
As  best  may  seem  to  thee. 

3  "  My  times  are  in  thy  hand  ;" — 

"Why  should  I  doubt  or  fear  ? 
My  Father's  hand  will  never  cause 
His  child  a  needless  tear. 

4  "  My  times  are  in  thy  hand," — 

Jesus,  the  crucified  ! 
The  hand  my  cruel  sins  had  pierced, 
Is  now  my  guard  and  guide. 

986.  J<*n  ^  ••  "•  S.  M. 

1  Along  my  earthly  way, 

How  many  clouds  are  spread ! 
Darkness,  with  scarce  one  cheerful  ray, 
Seems  gathering  o'er  my  head. 

2  Yet,  Father,  thou  art  Love  ; 

Oh,  hide  not  from  my  view  ! 
But  when  I  look,  in  prayer,  above, 
Appear  in  mercy  through  ! 

3  My  pathway  is  not  hid  ; 

Thou  knowest  all  my  need  ; 
And  I  would  do  as  Israel  did, — 
Follow  where  thou  wilt  lend. 


AFFLICTIONS.  545 

4  Lead  me,  and  then  my  feet 

Shall  never,  never  stray ; 
But  safely  I  shall  reach  the  seat 
Of  happiness  and  day. 

5  And,  oh !  from  that  bright  throne 

I  shall  look  back,  and  see, — 

The  path  I  went,  and  that  alone 

Was  the  right  path  for  me. 

Jer.  8  :  22.  L.  M.,  6  L. 

Peace,  troubled  soul,  whose  plaintive  moan 
Hath  taught  each  scene  the  notes  of  woe ; 

Cease  thy  complaint,  suppress  thy  groan, 
And  let  thy  tears  forget  to  flow ; 

Behold,  the  precious  balm  is  found, 

To  lull  thy  pain,  to  heal  thy  wound. 

Come,  freely  come,  by  sin  oppressed ; 

On  Jesus  cast  thy  weighty  load  ; 
In  him  thy  refuge  find,  thy  rest, 

Safe  in  the  mercy  of  thy  God  ; 
Thy  God  's  thy  Saviour — glorious  word  ! 
Forever  love  and  praise  the  Lord. 

1  Sam.  7  :  12.  L.  M.,  6  L. 

Be  still,  my  heart !  these  anxious  cares 
To  thee  are  burdens,  thorns,  and  snares ; 
They  cast  dishonor  on  thy  Lord, 
And  contradict  his  gracious  word ; 
Brought  safely  by  his  hand  thus  far, 
Why  wilt  thou  now  give  place  to  fear  ? 

When  first  before  his  mercy- seat 
Thou  didst  to  him  thy  all  commit, 
He  gave  thee  warrant  from  that  hour 
To  trust  his  wisdom,  love,  and  power  : 
Did  ever  trouble  yet  befall, 
And  he  refuse  to  hear  thy  call? 
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546  CHRISTIAN. 

3  He  who  has  helped  thee  hitherto, 

Will  help  thee  all  thy  journey  through  ; 
Though  rough  and  thorny  be  the  road, 
It  leads  thee  home,  apace,  to  God  ; 
Then  count  thy  present  trials  small, 
For  heaven  will  make  amends  for  all. 

989.  Deut.  33  :  25.  L.   M.,  6  L 

1  When  adverse  winds  and  waves  arise, 
And  in  my  heart  despondence  sighs ; 
When  life  her  throng  of  cares  reveals, 
And  weakness  o'er  my  spirit  steals, 
Grateful  I  hear  the  kind  decree, 

That  "  as  my  day,  my  strength  shall  be." 

2  One  trial  more  must  yet  be  past, 
One  pang — the  keenest  and  the  last; 
And  when,  with  brow  convulsed  and  pale, 
My  feeble,  quivering  heart-strings  fail, 
Eedeemer  !  grant  my  soul  to  see 

That  "  as  her  day,  her  strength  shall  be." 

990.  Zech  m  7.  L.  M.,  6  i 

1  At  evening  time  let  there  be  light ; 

Life's  little  day  draws  near  its  close ; 
Around  me  fall  the  shades  of  night, 

The  night  of  death,  the  grave's  repose  ; 

To  crown  my  joys,  to  end  my  woes, 
At  evening  time  let  there  be  light. 

2  At  evening  time  let  there  be  light ; 

Stormy  and  dark  hath  been  my  day  ; 

Yet  rose  the  morn  divinely  bright ; 

Dews,  birds,  and  blossoms  cheered  the  way 
Oh,  for  one  sweet,  one  parting  ray  ! 

At  evening  time  let  there  be  light. 


AFFLICTIONS.  547 

At  evening  time  there  shall  be  light ! 

For  God  hath  spoken  ;  it  must  be  ; 
Fear,  doubt,  and  anguish  take  their  flight ; 

His  glory  now  is  risen  on  me; 

Mine  eves  shall  his  salvation  see  ; 
'T  is  evening  time,  and  there  is  light ! 


991.  John  11:  35.  L.   M.,   6  L. 

1  When  gathering  clouds  around  I  view, 
And  days  are  dark,  and  friends  are  few, 
On  him  I  lean,  who,  not  in  vain, 
Experienced  every  human  pain  ; 
He  sees  ray  wants,  allays  my  fears, 
And  counts  and  treasures  up  my  tears. 

2  If  aught  should  tempt  my  soul  to  stray 
From  heavenly  virtue's  narrow  way, — 
To  fly  the  good  I  would  pursue, 
Or  do  the  sin  I  would  not  do, — 
Still  he,  who  felt  temptation's  power, 
Shall  guard  me  iu  that  dangerous  hour. 

3  When  sorrowing  o'er  some  stone  I  bend, 
Which  covers  all  that  was  a  friend, 

'    And  from  his  voice,  his  hand,  his  smile, 
Divides  me,  for  a  little  while, 
My  Saviour  sees  the  tears  I  shed, 
For  Jesus  wept  o'er  Lazarus  dead. 

4  And  oh  !  when  I  have  safely  passed 
Through  every  conflict,  but  the  last, — 
Still,  still  unchanging,  watch  beside 
My  painful  bed, — for  thou  hast  died  ; 
Then  point  to  realms  of  cloudless  day, 
And  wipe  my  latest  tear  away. 


548  CHRISTIAN. 

992.  Mark  14  :  30.  6s,  D. 

1  My  Jesus,  as  thou  wilt ! 

Ob  !  may  thy  will  be  mine ; 
Into  thy  band  of  love 

I  would  my  all  resign  ; 
Through  sorrow,  or  through  joy, 

Conduct  me  as  thine  own, 
And  help  me  still  to  say, 

My  Lord,  thy  will  be  done ! 

2  My  Jesus,  as  thou  wilt  I 

Though  seen  through  many  a  tear, 
Let  not  my  star  of  hope 

Grow  dim  or  disappear  : 
Since  thou  on  earth  hast  wept, 

And  sorrowed  oft  alone, 
If  I  must  weep  with  thee, 

My  Lord,  thy  will  be  done  ! 

3  My  Jesus,  as  thou  wilt ! 

All  shall  be  well  for  me ; 
Each  chano-in^  future  scene 

I  gladly  trust  with  thee  : 
Straight  to  my  home  above 

I  travel  calmly  on, 
And  sing,  in  life  or  death, 

My  Lord,  thy  will  be  done ! 

993  •'  Job23:I0.  6s,  D. 

1  Thy  way,  not  mine,  O  Lord, 

However  dark  it  be  ! 
Lead  me  by  thine  own  hand  ; 

Choose  out  the  path  for  me. 
I  dare  not  choose  my  lot : 

I  would  not,  if  I  might ; 
Choose  thou  for  me,  my  God, 

So  shall  I  walk  aright. 


AFFLICTIONS.  549 

The  kingdom  that  I  seek 

Is  thine  :  so  let  the  way 
That  leads  to  it  be  thine, 

Else  I  must  surely  stray. 
Take  thou  my  cup,  and  it 

With  joy  or  sorrow  fill, 
As  best  to  thee  may  seem  ; 

Choose  thou  my  good  and  ill. 

Choose  thou  for  me  my  friends, 

My  sickness  or  my  health  ; 
Choose  thou  my  cares  for  me, 

My  poverty  or  wealth. 
Not  mine,  not  mine  the  choice, 

In  things  or  great  or  small ; 
Be  thou  my  Guide,  my  Strength, 

Mv  Wisdom,  and  mv  All. 


is,  D. 


1  My  spirit  longs  for  thee 

To  dwell  within  my  breast ; 
Although  unworthy  I 

Of  so  divine  a  Guest! 
Of  so  divine  a  Guest 

Unworthy  though  I  be, 
Yet  hath  my  heart  no  rest 

Until  it  come  to  thee  1 

2  Until  it  come  to  thee, 

In  vain  I  look  around ; 
In  all  that  I  can  see 

No  rest  is  to  be  found  ! 
No  rest  is  to  be  found, 

But  in  thy  bleeding  love, 
Oh,  let  my  wish  be  crowned, 

And  send  it  from  above  ! 


550  CHRISTIAN. 

995.  John  16:  33.  6  s,  D. 

1  Cheer  up,  desponding  soul ! 

Thy  longing  pleased  I  see  ; 
'T  is  part  of  that  great  whole 

Wherewith  I  longed  for  thee : 
Wherewith  I  longed  for  thee, 

And  left  my  Father's  throne 
From  death  to  set  thee  free, 

And  claim  thee  for  my  own. 

2  To  claim  thee  for  my  own 

I  suffered  on  the  cross ; 
Oh,  were  my  love  but  known, 

All  else  would  be  as  dross ! 
All  else  would  be  as  dross, 

And  souls,  through  grace  divine, 
Would  count  their  gains  but  loss, 

To  live  forever  mine. 


998.  Prov.  23:26.  6  s,  D. 

1  Jesus  !  my  happy  heart 

Nowt  gives  itself  to  thee  ; 
Oh,  never  hence  depart ! 

Reign  here  eternally  : 
Thy  sacred  name  alone 

All  my  delight  shall  prove ; 
No  joy  my  soul  shall  own, 

But  in  thy  holy  love. 

2  And  oh,  in  after  years, 

When  life  is  fading  fast, 
When  flow  repentant  tears 

Over  my  errors  past : 
Still  shall  this  holy  vow 

Be  breathed  again  to  heaven, 
And  fervently,  as  now, 

My  heart  to  thee  be  given. 


AFFLICTIONS.  551 

997.  Het>.12;7.  6s,  D. 

1  Be  tranquil,  0  my  soul, 

Be  quiet  every  fear  ! 
Thy  Father  hath  control, 

And  he  is  ever  near. 
Ne'er  of  thy  lot  complain, 

Whatever  may  befall ; 
Sickness  or  care,  or  pain, 

'T  is  well  appointed  all. 

2  A  Father's  chastening  hand 

Is  leading  thee  along ; 
Nor  distant  is  the  land, 

Where  swells  the  immortal  song. 
Oh,  then,  my  soul,  be  still ! 

Await  heaven's  high  decree ; 
Seek  but  thy  Father's  will, 

It  shall  be  well  with  thee. 

998.  Isa.33:l7.  6S,  D. 

1  There  is  a  blessed  home 

Beyond  this  land  of  woe, 
Where  trials  never  come, 

Nor  tears  of  sorrow  flow ; 
W^here  faith  is  lost  in  sight, 

And  patient  hope  is  crowned, 
And  everlasting  light . 

Its  glory  throws  around. 

2  There  is  a  land  of  peace  ; 
Good  angels  know  it  well ; 

Glad  songs  that  never  cease 

Within  its  portals  swell ; 
Around  its  glorious  throne 

Ten  thousand  saints  adore 
Christ,  with  the  Father  one, 

And  Spirit,  evermore. 


552  CHRISTIAN-. 

3  Oh,  joy  all  joys  beyond  ! 

To  see  the  Lamb  who  died, 
And  count  each  sacred  wound, 

In  hands,  and  feet,  and  side ; 
To  give  to  him  the  praise 

Of  every  triumph  won, 
And  sing  through  endless  days 

The  great  things  he  hath  done. 

4  Look  up,  ye  saints  of  God! 

ISTor  fear  to  tread  below 
The  path  your  Saviour  trod 

Of  daily  toil  and  woe  ; 
Wait  but  a  little  while 

In  uncomplaining  love; 
His  own  most  gracious  smile 

Shall  welcome  you  above. 

999.  Psalm  73:  24.  10s   it  4s. 

1  Send  kindly  light  amid  the  encircling  gloom, 

And  lead  me  on  ! 
The  night  is  dark,  and  I  am  far  from  home; 

Lead  thou  me  on  ! 
Keep  thou  my  feet ;   I  do  not  ask  to  see 
The  distant  scene ;  one  step  's  enough  for  me. 

2  I  was  not  ever  thus,  nor  prayed  that  thou 

Shouldst  lead  me  on  ! 
I  loved  to  choose  and  see  my  path  ;  but  now 

Lead  thou  me  on  ! 
I  loved  day's  dazzling  light,  and  spite  of  fears, 
Pride  ruled  my  will :  remember  not  past  years  ! 

3  So  long  thy  power  hath  blessed  me,  surely  still 

'T  will  lead  me  on! 
Through  dreary  doubt,  through  pain  and  sorrow  till 

The  night  is  gone, 
And  with  the  morn  those  angel  faces  smile 
Which  I  have  loved  long  since,  and  lost  awhile. 


AFFLICTIONS.  553 

1000.  Mark  14:  £6.  8  s  &  4s. 

1  "Thy  will  be  done  !"     In  devious  way 

The  hurrying  stream  of  life  may  run; 
Yet  still  our  grateful  hearts  shall  say, 
"  Thy  will  be  done." 

2  "Thy  will  be  done  1"     If  o'er  us  shine 

A  gladdening  and  a  prosperous  sun, 
This  prayer  will  make  it  more  divine : 
"  Thy  will  be  done." 


3  "  Thy  will  be  done !"    Tho'  shrouded  o'er 
Our  path  with  gloom,  one  comfort,  one 
Is  ours  ;  to  breathe,  while  we  adore, 
"Thy  will  be  done." 


1001.  Job  1:21.  C.  L.  M. 

1  When  I  can  trust  my  all  with  God, 

In  trial's  fearful  hour, — 
Bow  all  resigned  beneath  his  rod, 

And  bless  his  sparing  power ; 
A  joy  springs  up  amid  distress, 
A  fountain  in  the  wilderness. 

Oh !  to  be  brought  to  Jesus'  feet, 

Though  trials  fix  me  there, 
Is  still  a  privilege  most  sweet ; 

For  he  will  hear  my  prayer; 
Though,  sighs  and  tears  its  language  be, 
The  Lord  is  nigh  to  answer  me. 

3  Then,  blessed  be  the  hand  that  gave, 
Still  blessed  when  it  takes  ; 
Blessed  be  he  who  smites  to  save, 
Who  heals  the  heart  he  breaks : 
Perfect  and  true  are  all  his  ways, 
Whom  heaven  adores  and  death  obeys. 
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554  CHRISTIAN. 

1002.  2  Cor.  1:5.  Ys  &  OS. 

1  In  the  dark  and  cloudy  day, 
When  earth's  riches  flee  away, 
And  the  last  hope  will  not  stay, 

Saviour,  comfort  rne ! 

2  When  the  secret  idol 's  gone 

That  ray  poor  heart  yearned  upon, — 
Desolate,  bereft,  alone, 
Saviour,  comfort  me  ! 

3  Thou,  who  wast  so  sorely  tried, 
In  the  darkness  crucified, 

Bid  me  in  thy  love  confide  ; 
Saviour,  comfort  me ! 

4  Comfort  me  ;  I  am  cast  down  : 

'T  is  my  heavenly  Father's  frown ; 
I  deserve  it  all,  I  own  : 
Saviour,  comfort  me! 

5  So  it  shall  be  good  for  me 
Much  afflicted  now  to  be, 
If  thou  w^ilt  but  tenderly, 

Saviour,  comfort  me ! 

1003.  James  1:3.  Vs. 

1  'T  is  my  happiness  below, 

Not  to  live  without  the  cross, 
But  the  Saviour's  power  to  know, 
Sanctifying  every  loss. 

2  Trials  must  and  will  befall ; 

But,  with  humble  faith  to  see 
Love  inscribed  upon  them  all, — 
This  is  happiness  to  me. 

3  Trials  make  the  promise  sweet; 

Trials  give  new  life  to  prayer; 
Trials  bring  me  to  his  feet, 

Lay  me  low,  and  keep  me  there. 


AFFLICTIONS.  OOO 

1004.  C  M. 

1  And  can  my  heart  aspire  so  high, 

To  say--"  My  Father  God  !" 
Lord,  at  thy  feet  I  long  to  lie, 
And  learn  to  kiss  the  rod. 

2  I  would  submit  to  all  thy  will, 

For  thou  art  good  and  wise  ; 
Let  every  anxious  thought  be  still, 
JN~or  one  faint  murmur  rise. 

3  Thy  love  can  cheer  the  darksome  gloom, 

And  bid  me  wait  serene  ; 
Till  hopes  and  joys  immortal  bloom, 
And  brighten  all  the  scene. 

4  My  Father  ! — oh,  permit  my  heart 

To  plead  her  humble  claim  ; 
And  ask  the  bliss  those  words  impart, 
la  my  Eedeemer's  name. 

1005.  8s  &  6s, 

1  I  ask  not  now  for  gold  to  gild, 

With  mocking  shine,  an  aching  frame  ; 
The  yearning  of  the  mind  is  stilled — 
I  ask  not  now  for  fame. 

2  But,  bowed  iu  lowliness  of  mind, 
I  make  my  humble  wishes  known  ; 

I  only  ask  a  will  resigned, 
0  Father,  to  thine  own. 

3  In  vain  I  task  my  aching  brain, 
In  vain  the  sage's  thoughts  I  scan  ; 

I  only  feel  how  weak  I  am, 
How  poor  and  blind  is  man. 

4  And  now  my  spirit  sighs  for  home, 
And  longs  for  light  whereby  to  see ; 

And,  like  a  weary  child,  would  come, 
0  Father,  unto  thee. 


55G  CHRISTIAN. 

1006.  7s,  D. 

1  When  our  heads  are  bowed  with  woe  ; 
When  our  bitter  tears  o'erflow  ; 
"When  we  mourn  the  lost,  the  dear, 
Jesus,  Son  of  Mary,  hear ! 
Thou  our  feeble  flesh  hast  worn  ; 
Thou  our  mortal  griefs  hast  borne  ; 
Thou  hast  shed  the  human  tear  : 
Jesus,  Son  of  Mary,  hear ! 


2  When  the  heart  is  sad  -within, 
With  the  thought  of  all  its  sin  ; 
When  the  spirit  shrinks  with  fear, 
Jesus,  Son  of  Mary,  hear  ! 

Thou  the  shame,  the  grief,  hast  known ; 
Though  the  sins  were  not  thine  own, 
Thou  hast  deigned  their  load  to  bear : 
Jesus,  Son  of  Mary,  hear  ! 

3  When  our  eyes  grow  dim  in  death  ; 
When  we  heave  the  parting  breath ; 
When  our  solemn  doom  is  near, 
Jesus,  Son  of  Mary,  hear  ! 

Thou  hast  bowed  the  dying  head ; 
Thou  the  blood  of  life  hast  shed  ; 
Thou  hast  filled  a  mortal  bier : 
Jesus,  Son  of  Mary,  hear  ! 

1007.  6s  &  4s. 

1  Lowly  and  solemn  be 
Thy  children's  cry  to  thee, 

Father  Divine  ! 
A  hymn  of  suppliant  breath, 
Owning  that  life  and  death 
Alike  are  thine ! 


AFFLICTIONS.  557 

0  Father,  in  that  hour, 
When  earth  all  helping  power 

Shall  disavow, — 
When  spear,  and  shield,  and  crown, 
In  faintness  are  cast  down, — 

Sustain  us,  thou ! 

By  him  who  bowed  to  take 
The  death-cup  for  our  sake, 

The  thorn,  the  rod, — 
From  whom  the  last  dismay 
Was  not  to  pass  away, 

Aid  us,  0  God  ! 


1008.  James  1:2.  C.  P.  M. 

1  Self-love  no  grace  in  sorrow  sees, 
Consults  her  own  peculiar  ease, — 

'Tis  all  the  bliss  she  knows; 
But  nobler  aims  true  Love  employ, — 
In  self-denial  is  her  joy, 

In  suffering  her  repose. 

2  Sorrow  and  Love  go  side  by  side  ; 
Nor  height  nor  depth  can  e'er  divide 

Their  heaven-appointed  bands ; 
Those  dear  associates  still  are  one, 
Nor,  till  the  race  of  life  is  run, 

Disjoin  their  wedded  hands. 

3  Thy  choice  and  mine  shall  bo  the  same, 
Inspirer  of  that  holy  flame, 

Which  must  forever  blaze  ! 
To  take  the  cross  and  follow  thee, 
Where  love  and  duty  lead,  shall  be 

My  portion  and  my  praise. 

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558  CHURCH. 

1009.  Ministry.— 1  Thess.  5  :  25.  L.  M. 

1  Father  of  mercies,  bow  thine  ear, 
Attentive  to  our  earnest  prayer ; 

We  plead  for  those  who  plead  for  thee  ; 
Successful  may  they  ever  be. 

2  Clothe  thou  with  energy  divine 

Their  words,  and  let  those  words  be  thine; 
Teach  them  immortal  souls  to  gaiu, 
Nor  let  them  labor,  Lord,  in  vain. 

3  Let  thronging  multitudes  around 
Hear  from  their  lips  the  joyful  sound  ; 
And  light  thro'  distant  realms  be  spread, 
Till  Zion  rears  her  drooping  head. 

1010.  Welcoming  a  Pastor.  L.  jVL 

1  We  bid  thee  welcome  in  the  name 

Of  Jesus,  our  exalted  Head  ; 
Come  as  a  servant :  so  he  came, 
And  we  receive  thee  in  his  stead. 

2  Come  as  a  shepherd  ;  guard  and  keep 

This  fold  from  hell,  and  earth,  and  sin ; 
Nourish  the  iambs,  and  feed  the  sheep, 
The  wounded  heal,  the  lost  bring  in. 

3  Come  as  a  teacher,  sent  from  God, 

Charged  his  whole  counsel  to  declare  ; 
Lift  o'er  our  ranks  the  prophet's  rod, 
While  we  uphold  thy  hands  with  prayer. 

4  Come  as  a  messenger  of  peace, 

Filled  with  the  Spirit,  tired  with  love  ! 
Live  to  behold  our  large  increase, 
And  die  to  meet  us  all  above. 

1011.  For  Dedication.  L.    M. 

1  The  perfect  world,  by  Adam  trod, 
AVas  the  first  temple,  built  of  God  ; 
His  fiat  laid  the  corner-stone, 
And  heaved  its  pillars  one  by  one. 


INSTITUTIONS.  OOU 

2  He  hung  its  starry  roof  on  high — 
The  broad,  illimitable  sky  ; 

He  spread  its  pavement,  green  and  bright, 
And  curtained  it  with  morning  light. 

3  The  mountains  in  their  places  stood, 
The  sea — the  sky — and  "  all  was  good  ;" 
And  when  its  first  pure  praises  rang, 
The  "  morning  stars  too-ether  sano*." 

O  3  o 

4  Lord,  't  is  not  ours  to  make  the  sea. 
And  earth,  and  sky,  a  house  for  thee ; 
But  in  thy  sight  our  offering  stands — 
An  humbler  temple,  "  made  with  hands/' 

K312.  Dan.  12:  3.  L.  M. 

1  How  blest  are  those,  how  truly  wise, 

Who  learn  and  keep  the  sacred  road ! 
How  happy  they  whom  heaven  employs 
To  turn  rebellious  hearts  to  God : — 

2  To  win  them  from  the  fatal  way 

"Where  erring  folly  thoughtless  roves, 
And  that  blest  righteousness  display 

Which  Jesus  wrought  and  God  approves. 

3  The  shining  firmament  shall  fade, 

And  sparkling  stars  resign  their  light ; 
But  these  shall  know  nor  change  nor  shade, 
Forever  fair,  forever  bright. 

1  0  \  3  •  Convocation  of  Ministers.  B.  !M. 

1  Pour  out  thy  Spirit  from  on  high  ; 

Lord!  thine  assembled  servants  bless  ; 
Graces  and  gifts  to  each  supply, 

And  clothe  thy  priests  with  righteousness. 

2  Wisdom,  and  zeal,  and  faith  impart, 

Firmness  with  meekness  from  above, 
To  bear  thy  people  on  our  heart, 

And  love  the  souls  whom  thou  dost  love : 


560  CHURCH. 

3  To  watch  and  pray,  and  never  faint ; 

By  day  and  night  strict  guard  to  keep ; 
To  warn  the  sinner,  cheer  the  saint, 

Nourish  thy  lambs,  and  feed  thy  sheep  : 

4  Then,  when  our  work  is  finished  here, 

In  humble  hope  our  charge  resign  : 
"When  the  chief  Shepherd  shall  appear 
O  God !  may  they  and  we  be  thine  ! 

1014.  Seeking  a  Pastor.  L.  M. 

1  O  Lord,  thy  pitying  eye  surveys 

Our  wandering  paths,  our  trackless  ways : 
Send  forth,  in  love,  thy  truth  and  light, 
To  guide  our  doubtful  footsteps  right. 

2  In  humble  faith,  behold  we  wait : 
On  thee  we  call  at  mercy's  gate ; 

Our  drooping  hearts,  O  God  !  sustain, — 
Shall  Israel  seek  thy  face  in  vain  ? 

3  O  Lord  !  in  ways  of  peace  return, 
Nor  let  thy  flock  neglected  mourn  ; 
May  our  blest  eyes  a  shepherd  see, 
Dear  to  our  souls,  and  dear  to  thee. 

10 15.  Prayer  for  Pastor.  L.  M. 

1  With  heavenly  power,  0  Lord,  defend 
Him  whom  we  now  to  thee  commend  ; 
Thy  faithful  messenger  secure, 

And  make  him  to  the  end  endure. 

2  Gird  him  with  all-sufficient  grace  ; 
Direct  his  feet  in  paths  of  peace ; 
Thy  truth  and  faithfulness  fulfill, 
And  arm  him  to  obey  thy  will. 

1016.  Dedication.  L.  M. 

1  Oh,  bow  thine  ear,  Eternal  One  ! 
On  thee  our  heart  adoring  calls ; 
To  thee  the  followers  of  thy  Son 

Have  raised,  and  now  devote  these  walls. 


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2  Here  let  thy  holy  days  be  kept ; 

And  be  this  place  to  worship  given, 
Like  that  bright  spot  where  Jacob  slept, 
The  house  of  God,  the  gate  of  heaven. 

3  Here  may  thine  honor  dwell ;  and  here, 

As  incense,  let  thy  children's  prayer, 
From  contrite  hearts  and  lips  sincere, 
Rise  on  the  still  and  holy  air. 

4  Here  be  thy  praise  devoutly  sung; 

Here  let  thy  truth  beam  forth  to  save, 
As  when,  of  old,  thy  Spirit  hung, 

On  wings  of  light,  o'er  Jordan's  wave. 

5  And  when  the  lips,  that  with  thy  name 

Are  vocal  now,  to  dust  shall  turn, 
On  others  may  devotion's  flame 
Be  kindled  here,  and  purely  burn  ! 

1017,  For  Dedication.  C.  M. 

1  0  thou,  whose  own  vast  temple  stands, 

Built  Over  earth  and  sea, 
Accept  the  walls  that  human  hands 
Have  raised  to  worship  thee. 

2  Lord,  from  thine  inmost  glory  send, 

Within  these  courts  to  bide, 
The  peace  that  dwelleth  without  end, 

Serenely  by  thy  side  ! 

3  May  erring  minds  that  worship  here 

Be  taught  the  better  way ; 
And  they  who  mourn,  and  they  who  fear, 
Be  strengthened  as  they  pray. 

<  4  May  faith  grow  firm,  and  love  grow  warm, 
And  pure  devotion  rise, 
While  round  these  hallowed  walls  the  storm 
Of  earth-born  passion  dies. 


562  CHURCH. 

1018.  Luke  12:32.  C.  M. 

1  Church  of  the  ever-living  God, 

The  Father's  gracious  choice, 
Amid  the  voices  of  this  earth 
How  feeble  is  thy  voice  ! 

2  A  little  flock  ! — so  calls  he  thee 

Who  bought  thee  with  his  blood  ; 
A  little  flock,  disowned  of  men, 
But  owned  and  loved  of  God. 

3  Not  many  rich  or  noble  called, 

Not  many  great  or  wise  ; 
They  whom  God  makes  his  kings  and  priests 
Are  poor  in  human  eyes. 

4  But  the  chief  Shepherd  comes  at  length  ; 

Their  feeble  days  are  o'er, 
No  more  a  handful  in  the  earth, 
A  little  flock  no  more. 

5  No  more  a  lily  among  thorns, 

Weary  and  faint  and  few  ; 
But  countless  as  the  stars  of  heaven, 
Or  as  the  early  dew. 

6  Then  entering  the  eternal  halls, 

In  robes  of  victory, 
That  mighty  multitude  shall  keep 
The  joyous  jubilee. 

1019.  Dan.  2:44.  CM. 

1  Oh,  where  are  kings  and  empires  now 

Of  old  that  went  and  came  ? 
But,  Lord,  thy  church  is  praying  yet, 
A  thousand  years  the  same. 

2  We  mark  her  goodly  battlements, 

And  her  foundations  strong  ; 
We  hear  within  the  solemn  voice 
Of  her  unending  sono-. 


INSTITUTIONS.  563 

3  For  not  like  kingdoms  of  the  world 

Thy  holy  church,  O  God  ! 
Though  earthquake  shocks  are  threatening  her, 
And  tempests  are  abroad  ; — 

4  Unshaken  as  eternal  hills, 

Immovable  she  stands, 
A  mountain  that  shall  fill  the  earth, 
A  house  not  made  by  hands. 

1020.  Isa.  49:14.  CM. 

1  A  mother  may  forgetful  be, 

For  human  love  is  frail ; 
But  thy  Creator's  love  to  thee, 
0  Zion,  cannot  fail. 

2  No,  thy  dear  name  engraven  stands, 

In  characters  of  love, 
On  thy  almighty  Father's  hands  ; 
And  never  shall  remove. 

3  Before  his  ever-watchful  eye 

Thy  mournful  state  appears, 
And  every  groan,  and  every  sigh, 
Divine  compassion  hears. 

4  O  Zion,  learn  to  doubt  no  more, 

Be  every  fear  suppressed  ; 
"Unchanging  truth,  and  love,  and  pe-wer, 
Dwell  in  thy  Saviour's  breast. 

1021.  Heb.  12:18-24.  CM. 

1  Xot  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord, 

The  tempest,  fire,  and  smoke  ; 
Not  to  the  thunder  of  that  word 
"Which  God  on  Sinai  spoke  ; — 

2  But  we  are  come  to  Zion's  hill, 

The  city  of  our  God  ; 
"Where  milder  words  declare  his  will, 
And  speak  his  love  abroad. 


564  CHURCH. 

3  Behold  the  innumerable  host 

Of  angels  clothed  in  light ; 
Behold  the  spirits  of  the  just, 
Whose  faith  is  turned  to  sight ! 

4  Behold  the  blest  assembly  there, 

Whose  names  are  writ  in  heaven! 
And  God,  the  Judge  of  all,  declare 
Their  vilest  sins  forgiven. 

5  The  saints  on  earth,  and  all  the  dead 

But  one  communion  make  ; 
All  join  in  Christ,  their  living  Head, 
And  of  his  grace  partake. 

6  In  such  society  as  this 

My  weary  soul  would  rest : 
The  man  that  dwells  where  Jesus  is, 
Must  be  forever  blest. 

1022.  L.  M, 

1  Let  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake, 

And  take  the  alarm  they  give  ; 
Now  let  them  from  the  mouth  of  God 
Their  solemn  charge  receive. 

2  'T  is  not  a  cause  of  small  import. 

The  pastor's  care  demands ; 
But  what  might  fill  an  augel's  heart, 
And  filled  a  Saviour's  hands. 

3  They  watch  for  those  for  whom  the  Lord 

Did  heavenly  bliss  forego  ; 
For  souls,  that  must  forever  live 
In  happiness  or  woe. 

4  May  they  that  Jesus,  whom  they  preach, 

Their  own  Redeemer  see  ; 
And  watch  thou  daily  o'er  their  souls, 
That  they  may  watch  for  thee. 


INSTITUTIONS.  565 

1023.  Psalm  48.  S.  M.,  D. 

1  Far  as  thy  name  is  known, 

The  world  declares  thy  praise  ; 
Thy  saints,  0  Lord,  before  thy  throne, 

Their  songs  of  honor  raise. 
With  joy  thy  people  stand 

On  Zion's  chosen  hill, 
Proclaim  the  wonders  of  thy  hand, 

And  counsels  of  thy  will. 

2  Let  strangers  walk  around 

The  city  where  we  dwell, 
Compass  and  view  thine  holy  ground, 

And  mark  the  building  well — 
The  order  of  thy  house, 

The  worship  of  thy  court, 
The  cheerful  songs,  the  solemn  vows ; 

And  make  a  fair  report. 

3  How  decent,  and  how  wise ! 

How  glorious  to  behold ! 
Beyond  the  pomp  that  charms  the  eyes, 

And  rites  adorned  with  gold. 
The  God  we  worship  now 

Will  guide  us  till  we  die  ; 
Will  be  our  God,  while  here  below, 

And  ours  above  the  sky. 


1024.  Matt.  9:  38.  S.   M.,  D. 

1  Lord  of  the  harvest !  hear 
Thy  needy  servants  cry  ; 
Answer  our  faith's  effectual  prayer, 

And  all  our  wants  supply. 
On  thee  we  humbly  wait ; 

Our  wants  are  in  thy  view  ; 
The  harvest  truly,  Lord  !  is  great, 
The  laborers  are  few. 
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566  CHURCH. 

2  Convert  and  send  forth  more 

Into  thy  Church  abroad  ; 
And  let  them  speak  thy  word  of  power, 

As  workers  with  their  God. 
Give  the  pure  Gospel-word, 

The  word  of  general  grace; 
Thee  let  thern  preach,  the  common  Lord, 

The  Saviour  of  our  race.    . 

3  Oh,  let  them  spread  thy  name  ; 

Their  mission  fully  prove  ; 
Thy  universal  grace  proclaim, 

Thy  all-redeeming  love. 
On  all  mankind,  forgiven, 

Empower  them  still  to  call, 
And  tell  each  creature  under  heaven, 

That  thou  hast  died  for  all. 

1025.  Ministry.  S.  M. 

1  Ye  messengers  of  Christ ! 

His  sovereign  voice  obey  ; 
Arise,  and  follow  where  he  leads, 
And  peace  attend  your  way. 

2  The  Master,  whom  you  serve, 

Will  needful  strength  bestow  ; 
Depending  on  his  promised  aid, 
With  sacred  courage  go. 

3  Mountains  shall  sink  to  plains, 

And  hell  in  vain  oppose ; 
The  cause  is  God's — and  will  prevail, 
In  spite  of  all  his  foes. 

1020.  Dedication— Isa.  56  :  7.  Ts, 

1  Lord  of  hosts  !    to  thee  we  raise 
Here  a  house  of  prayer  and  praise  : 
Thou  thy  people's  hearts  prepare, 
Here  to  meet  for  praise  and  prayer. 


INSTITUTIONS.  567 

2  Let  the  living  here  be  fed 

With  thy  word,  the  heavenly  bread  : 
Here,  in  hope  of  glory  blest, 
May  the  dead  be  laid  to  rest. 

3  Here  to  thee  a  temple  stand, 
While  the  sea  shall  gird  the  land  : 
Here  reveal  thy  mercy  sure, 
While  the  sun  and  moon  endure. 

4  Hallelujah  ! — earth  and  sky 
To  the  joyful  sound  reply  : 
Hallelujah  !  hence  ascend 

Prayer  and  praise  till  time  shall  end. 

1G27.  Missionaries'  Departure.  7  5   &   6s,  D. 

1  Roll  on.  thou  mighty  ocean ; 

And,  as  thy  billows  flow, 
Bear  messengers  of  mercy 

To  every  land  below. 
Arise,  ye  gales,  and  waft  them 

Safe  to  the  destined  shore  ; 
That  man  may  sit  in  darkness, 

And  death's  black  shade  no  more. 

2  0  thou  eternal  Ruler,' 

"Who  boldest  in  thine  arm 
The  tempests  of  the  ocean, 

Protect  them  from  all  harm  ! 
Thy  presence,  Lord,  be  with  them, 

Wherever  they  may  be ; 
Though  far  from  us,  who  love  them, 

Still  let  them  be  with  thee. 

1028.  Ministry. -Isa.  52:7.  S.  M. 

1  How  beauteous  are  their  feet 
Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill ! 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal. 


568  CHURCH. 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice  ! 

How  sweet  their  tidings  are ! 
"Zion,  behold  thy  Saviour  King; 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here." 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears, 

That  hear  this  joyful  sound ! 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  found. 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes, 

That  see  this  heavenly  light ! 
Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long, 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 

And  tuneful  notes  employ  ; 

Jerusalem,  breaks  forth  in  songs, 

And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm 

Through  all  the  earth  abroad ; 
Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God  ! 

1029.  Installation.  6s  &  4  s. 

1  O  holt  Lord,  our  God, 
By  heavenly  hosts  adored, 

Hear  us,  we  pray : 
To  thee  the  cherubim, 
Angels  and  seraphim, 
Unceasing  praises  bring — 

Their  homage  pay. 

2  Here  give  thy  word  success ; 
And  this  thy  servant  bless ; 

His  labors  own ; 
And  while  the  sinner's  Friend 
His  life  and  words  commeud, 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  send, 

And  make  Him  knoNvn. 


INSTITUTIONS.  569. 

May  every  passing  year 
More  happy  still  appear 

Than  this  glad  day  ; 
"With  numbers  fill  the  place, 
Adorn  thy  saints  with  grace ; 
Thy  truth  may  all  embrace, 

O  Lord,  we  pray, 


1030.  Cornerstone.  H.  fid 

1  Christ  is  our  Corner-stone ; 
On  him  alone  we  build  ; 
With  his  true  saints  alone 

The  courts  of  heaven  are  filled: 


On  his  great  love 


Of  present  grace 


Our  hopes  we  place,      And  joys  above 

2  Oh,  then,  with  hymns  of  praise 
These  hallowed  courts  shall  ring 
Our  voices  we  will  raise, 
The  Three  in  One  to  sing ; 


And  thus  proclaim 
In  joyful  song, 


Both  loud  and  long, 
That  crlorious  Xame. 


3  Here,  gracious  God,  do  thou 
Forevermore  draw  nigh ; 
Accept  each  faithful  vow, 

And  mark  each  suppliant  sigh : 


In  copious  shower, 
On  all  who  pray, 


Each  holy  day, 
Thy  blessings  pour. 


4  Here  may  we  gain  from  heaven 
The  grace  which  we  implore, 
And  may  that  grace,  once  given, 
Be  with  us  evermore, — 


Until  that  day 
When  all  the" blest 


To  endless  rest 
Are  called  away. 


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570  CHURCH. 

1031.  Dedication.  C.  M. 

1  God  of  the  universe,  to  thee 

This  sacred  fane  we  rear, 
And  now,  with  songs  and  bended  knee, 
Invoke  thy  presence  here. 

2  Long  may  this  echoing  dome  resound 

The  praises  of  thy  name, 
These  hallowed  walls  to  all  around 
The  triune  God  proclaim. 

2  Here  let  thy  love,  thy  presence  dwell ; 
Thy  glory  here  make  known  ; 
Thy  people's  home,  oh,  come  and  fill, 
And  seal  it  as  thine  own. 

4  When  sad  with  care,  by  sin  oppressed, 

Here  may  the  burdened  soul 
Beneath  thy  sheltering  wing  find  rest ; 
Here  make  the  wounded  whole. 

5  And  when  the  last  long  Sabbath  morn 

Upon  the  just  shall  rise, 
May  all  who  own  thee  here  be  borne 
To  mansions  in  the  skies. 

1032.  L.  M. 

1  This  child  we  dedicate  to  thee, 
O  God  of  grace  and  purity  ! 

Shield  it  from  sin  and  threatening  wrong, 
And  let  thy  love  its  life  prolong. 

2  Oh,  may  thy  Spirit  gently  draw 
Its  willing  soul  to  keep  thy  law ; 
May  virtue,  piety,  and  truth, 
Dawn  even  with  its  dawning  youth. 

3  We  too,  before  thy  gracious  sight, 
Once  shared  the  blest  baptismal  rite, 
And  would  renew  its  solemn  vow 
With  love,  and  thanks,  and  praises,  now. 


BAPTISM.  571 

4  Grant  that,  with  true  and  faithful  heart, 
We  still  may  act  the  Christian's  part, 
Cheered  by  each  promise  thou  hast  given, 
And  laboring  for  the  prize  in  heaven. 

1033.  L.  M. 

1  With  thankful  hearts  our  songs  we  raise, 
To  celebrate  the  Saviour's  praise  ; 

Yet  who  but  saints  in  heaven  above, 
Can  tell  the  riches  of  his  love  ? 

2  He,  the  good  Shepherd,  kindly  leads 
The  wanderer,  and  the  hungry  feeds ; 
Deigns  in  his  arms  the  lambs  to  bear, 
And  makes  them  his  peculiar  care. 

3  Jesus,  to  thy  protecting  wing 
Our  helpless  little  ones  we  bring ; 

Oh,  grant  them  grace  and  strength,  that  they 
May  find  and  keep  the  heavenward  way. 

1034.  L.  M. 

1  0  Lord  !  encouraged  by  thy  grace, 

We  bring  our  infant  to  thy  throne  ; 
Give  it  within  thy  heart  a  place, 
Let  it  be  thine,  and  thine  alone. 

2  Wash  it  from  every  stain  of  guilt, 

And  let  this  child  be  sanctified  ; 
Lord !  thou  canst  cleanse  it,  if  thou  wilt, 
And  all  its  native  evils  hide. 

3  We  ask  not,  for  it,  earthly  bliss, 

Or  earthly  honors,  wealth  or  fame  ! 
The  sum  of  our  request  is  this — 
That  it  may  love  and  fear  thy  name. 

1035.  L.  M. 

1  Dear  Saviour,  if  the^e  lambs  should  stray, 
From  thy  secure  enclosure's  bound, 
And,  lured  by  worldly  joys  away, 

Amono;  the  thoughtless  crowd  be  found  ; 


572  CHURCH. 

. 

2  Remember  still  that  they  are  thine, 

That  thy  dear  sacred  name  they  bear  ; 
Think  that  the  seal  of  love  divine, 

The  sign  of  covenant  grace  they  wear. 

3  In  all  their  erring,  sinful  years, 

Oh  !  let  them  ne'er  forgotten  be  ; 
Remember  all  the  prayers  and  tears 
Which  made  them  consecrate  to  thee. 

4  And  when  these  lips  no  more  can  pray, 

These  eyes  can  weep  for  them  no  more, 
Turn  thou  their  feet  from  folly's  way ; 
The  wanderers  to  thy  fold  restore. 

1036.  C.  M.,  D. 

1  Dear  Saviour,  ever  at  my  side, 

How  loving  thou  must  be, 
To  leave  thy  home  in  heaven  to  guard 

A  little  child  like  me  ! 
Thy  beautiful  and  shining  face 

I  see  not,  though  so  near ; 
The  sweetness  of  thy  soft,  low  voice 

I  am  too  deaf  to  hear. 

2  I  cannot  feel  thee  touch  my  hand 

With  pressure  light  and  mild, 
To  check  me,  as  my  mother  doth, 

While  I  am  but  a  child ; 
But  I  have  felt  thee  in  my  thoughts 

Fighting  with  sin  for  me ; 
And  when  my  heart  loves  God,  I  know 

The  sweetness  is  from  thee. 

3  And  when,  dear  Saviour!  I  kneel  down 

Morning  and  night  to  prayer, 
Something  there  is  within  my  heart 

Which  tells  me  thou  art  there ; 
Yes !  when  I  pray,  thou  prayest  too — 

Thy  prayer  is  all  for  me ; 
But  when  I  sleep,  thou  sleepest  not, 

But  watchest  patiently. 


BAPTISM. 


573 


1037. 


C.  M. 


Remember  thy  Creator  now, 
In  these  thy  youthful  days  ; 

He  wiil  accept  thiue  earliest  vow, 
And  listen  to  thy  praise. 

Remember  thy  Creator  now, 

Seek  him  while  he  is  near  ; 
For  evil  days  will  come,  when  thou 

Shalt  find  no  comfort  here. 

Remember  thy  Creator  now  ; 

His  willing  servant  be  : 
Then,  when  thy  head  in  death  shall  bow. 

He  will  remember  thee. 

Almighty  God  !  our  hearts  incline 
Thy  heavenly  voice  to  hear  : 

Let  all  our  future  clays  be  thine, 
Devoted  to  thv  fear. 


1038.  1  Sam.  3:10.  C.    M 

1  Dear  Jesus,  let  thy  pitying  eye 
Look  kindly  down  on  me  : 

A  sinful,  weak,  and  helpless  child, 
I  come  thy  child  to  be. 

2  0  blessed  Saviour  !  take  my  heart, 
This  sinful  heart  of  mine, 

And  wash  it  clean  in  every  part; 
Make  me  a  child  of  thine. 

3  My  sins,  though  great,  thou  canst  forgive, 
For  thou  hast  died  for  me  ; 

Amazing  love  !  help  me,  0  God, 
Thine  own  clear  child  to  be. 

4  For  thou  hast  said,  ''Forbid  them  not: 
Let  children  come  to  me  :" 

I  hear  thy  voice,  and  now,  dear  Lord, 
I  come  thv  child  to  be. 


574 


1039.  John  21:  15.  8S   <fe   7s,  D. 

1  Saviour,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us  : 

Much  we  ueed  thy  tender  care  ; 
In  thy  pleasant  pastures  feed  us, 

For  our  use  thy  fold    prepare  : 
"We  are  thine :  do  thou  befriend  us, 

Be  the  guardian  of  our  way  ; 
Keep  thy  lock,  from  sin  defend  us, 

Seek  us  when  we  go  astray. 

2  Thou  hast  promised  to  receive  us, 

Poor  and  sinful  though  we  be ; 
Thou  hast  mercy  to  relieve  us, 

Grace  to  cleanse,  and  power  to  free : 
Early  let  us  seek  thy  favor, 

Early  help  us  do  thy  will ; 
Holy  Lord,  our  only  Saviour ! 

With  thy  grace  our  bosom  fill. 


1040.  8s  k  7s,  D. 

1  Saviour  King,  in  hallowed  union, 

At  thy  sacred  feet  we  bow  ; 
Heart  with  heart,  in  blest  communion, 

Join  to  crave  thy  favor  now  ! 
Though  celestial  choirs  adore  thee, 

Let  our  prayer  as  incense  rise  ; 
And  our  praise  be  set  before  thee, 

Sweet  as  evening  sacrifice. 

2  Pleavenly  Fount,  thy  streams  of  blessing, 

Oft  have  cheered  us  on  our  way ; 
By  thy  power  and  grace  unceasing, 

We  continue  to  this  day  : 
Raise  we  then  with  glad  emotion 

Thankful  lays  :   and  while  we  sing, 
Yow  a  pure,  a  full  devotion 

To  thy  work,  O  Saviour  King! 


BAPTISM. 

"When  we  tell  the  wondrous  story 

Of  thy  rich,  exhaustless  love, 
Send  thy  Spirit,  Lord  of  glory, 

On  the  youthful  heart  to  move  ! 
Oh,  that  he,  the  ever-living, 

May  descend,  as  fruitful  rain  : 
Till  the  wilderness,  reviving, 

Blossoms  as  the  rose  again  ! 


1041.  Isa.  40:11.  8S  &   73,  D. 

1  Saviour  !  who  thy  flock  art  feeding 

With  the  Shepherd's  kindest  care, 
All  the  feeble  gently  leading, 

While  the  lambs  thy  bosom  share; 
Now,  these  little  ones  receiving, 

Fold  them  in  thy  gracious  arm  ; 
There,  we  know,  thy  word  believing, 

Only  there,  secure  from  harm. 

2  Xever,  from  thy  pasture  roving, 

Let  them  be  the  lion's  prey ; 
Let  thy  tenderness,  so  loving, 

Keep  them  all  life's  dangerous  way  : 
Then,  within  thy  fold  eternal, 

Let  them  find  a  resting-place, 
Feed  in  pastures  ever  vernal, 

Drink  the  rivers  of  thy  grace. 


1042.  Matt.  19 -.14.  S.   M. 

1  The  Saviour  kindly  calls 

Our  children  to  his  breast : 
He  folds  them  in  his  gracious  arms, 
Himself  declares  them  blest. 

2  "Let  them  approach,"  he  cries, 

"  Nor  scorn  their  humble  claim  ; 
The  heirs  of  heaven  are  such  as  these, 
For  such  as  these  I  came." 


57 6  CIILRCH. 

3  With  joy  we  bring  them,  Lord, 
Devoting  them  to  thee, 
Imploring,  that,  as  we  are  thine, 
Thine  may  our  offspring  be. 

1043.  Acts  2: 39.  S.  M. 

1  Our  children  thou  dost  claim, 

O  Lord,  our  God,  as  thine : 
Ten  thousand  blessings  to  thy  name 
For  goodness  so  divine  ! 

2  Thee  let  the  fathers  own, 

Thee  let  the  sons  adore ; 
Joined  to  the  Lord  in  solemn  vows, 
To  be  forgot  no  more. 

3  How  great  thy  mercies,  Lord  ! 

How  plenteous  is  thy  grace ! 
Which,  in  the  promise  of  thy  love, 
Includes  our  rising  race. 

4  Our  offspring,  still  thy  care, 

Shall  own  their  fathers'  God  ! 

To  latest  times  thy  blessings  share, 

And  sound  thy  praise  abroad. 

1044.  S.M. 

1  Thou  God  of  sovereign  grace, 

In  mercy  now  appear ; 
We  long  to  see  thy  smiling  face, 
And  feel  that  thou  art  near. 

2  Receive  these  lambs  to-day, 

O  Shepherd  of  the  flock, 
And  wash  the  stains  of  guilt  away 
Beside  the  smitten  Rock. 

3  To-day  in  love  descend  ; 

Oh,  come,  this  precious  hour ; 
In  mercy  now  their  spirits  bend 
By  thy  resistless  power. 


BAPTISM.  577 

4  Low  bending  at  thy  feet, 
Our  offspring  we  resign  : 
Thine  arm  is  strong,  thy  love  is  great, 
And  high  thy  glories  shine. 

1045.  S.  M. 

1  Great  God,  now  condescend 

To  bless  our  rising  race  ; 
Soon  may  their  willing  spirits  bend, 
The  subjects  of  thy  grace. 

2  Oh,  what  a  pure  delight 

Their  happiness  to  see  ; 
Our  warmest  wishes  all  unite, 
To  lead  their  souls  to  thee. 

3  Now  bless,  thou  God  of  love, 

This  ordinance  divine ; 
Send  thy  good  Spirit  from  above, 
And  make  these  children  thine. 

1046.  Gen.  28 :  19-22.  CM. 

1  0  God  of  Both  el,  by  whose  hand 

Thy  people  still  are  fed  ; 
Who  through  this  weary  pilgrimage 
Hast  all  our  fathers  led  ! 

2  Our  vows,  our  prayers,  we  now  present 

Before  thy  throne  of  grace  ; 
God  of  our  fathers  !  be  the  God 
Of  their  succeeding  race. 

3  Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life 

Our  wandering  footsteps  guide  ; 
Give  us,  each  day,  our  daily  bread. 
And  raiment  fit  provide. 

4  Oh,  spread  thy  covering  wings  around, 

Till  all  our  wanderings  cease, 
And  at  our  Father's  loved  abode, 
Our  souls  arrive  in  peace. 
49 


578  CHURCH. 

5  Such  blessings  from  thy  gracious  hand 
Our  humbie  prayers  implore  ; 
And  thou  shalt  be  our  chosen  God, 
Our  portion  evermore. 

1047.  Mark  10  -14.  CM. 

1  "Forbid  them  not,"  the  Saviour  cried, 

"  But  suffer  them  to  come ;" 
Ah,  then  maternal  tears  were  dried, 
And  unbelief  was  dumb. 

2  Lord,  we  believe,  and  we  obey  ; 

We  bring  them  at  thy  word  ; 
Be  thou  our  children's  strength  and  stay, 
Their  portion  and  reward. 

1048.  C.  M. 

1  Our  children,  Lord,  in  faith  and  prayer. 

We  now  devote  to  thee  ; 
Let  them  thy  covenant  mercies  share, 
And  thy  salvation  see. 

2  In  early  days  their  hearts  secure 

From  worldly  snares,  we  pray ; 
And  let  them  to  the  end  endure 
In  every  righteous  way. 

3  Grant  us  before  them,  Lord,  to  live 

In  holy  faith  and  fear; 
And  then  to  heaven  our  souls  receive. 
And  bring  our  children  there. 

1049.  Rom.  6:3.  CM. 

1  The  promise  of  my  Father's  love 

Shall  stand  forever  good  : — 
He  said,  and  gave  his  soul  to  death, 
And  sealed  the  grace  with  blood. 

2  To  this  dear  covenant  of  thy  word, 

I  set  my  worthless  name  ; 
I  seal  the  engagement  of  my  Lord, 
Aud  make  my  humble  claim. 


BAPTISM.  579 

3  I  call  that  legacy  my  own, 

Which.  Jesus  did  bequeath  ; 
'T  was  purchased  with  a  dying  groan, 
Aud  ratified  in  death. 

4  Sweet  is  the  memory  of  his  name, 

Who  blessed  us  in  his  will, 

And  to  his  testament  of  love, 

Made  his  own  life  the  seal. 

1050.  C.  M. 

1  By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill 

How  sweet  the  lily  grows ; 
How  sweet  the  breath,  beneath  the  hill, 
Of  Sharon's  dewy  rose  ! 

2  Lo !  such  the  child  whose  early  feet 

The  paths  of  peace  have  trod, 
Whose  secret  heart,  with  influence  sweet. 
Is  upward  drawn  to  God. 

3  By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill 

The  lily  must  decay  ; 
The  rose,  that  blooms  beneath  the  hill, 
Must  shortly  fade  away. 

4  And  soon,  too  soon,  the  wintry  hour 

Of  man's  maturer  age 
Will  shake  the  soul  with  sorrow's  power, 
And  stormy  passion's  rage. 

5  0  thou  who  givest  life  and  breath, 

We  seek  thy  grace  alone, 
In  childhood,  manhood,  age,  and  death, 
To  keep  us  still  thine  own. 

1051.  CM. 
1   Come,  Holy  Spirit,  from  on  high  ; 

Baptizer  of  our  spirits  thou  ! 
The  sacramental  seal  apply, 

And  witness  with  the  water  now. 


580  CHURCH. 

2  Exert  thy  energy  divine, 

And  sprinkle  the  atoning  blood  ; 
May  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  join 
To  seal  this  child,  a  child  of  God. 

1052.  Matt.  19:  14.  CM. 

1  See  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand, 

With  all-engaging  charms ; 
Hark  !  how  he  calls  the  tender  lambs, 
And  folds  them  in  his  arms  ! 

2  "  Permit  them  to  approach,"  he  cries, 

"  Nor  scorn  their  humble  name  ; 
It  was  to  bless  such  souls  as  these 
The  Lord  of  angels  came." 

3  We  bring  them,  Lord,  with  fervent  prayer, 

And  yield  them  up  to  thee ; 
Joyful  that  we  ourselves  are  thine, 
Thine  let  our  offspring  be  ! 

1053.  Gen.  17  :  7.  C.  M. 

1  How  large  the  promise  !  how  divine  ! 

To  Abrham  and  his  seed  : 
"  I  '11  be  a  God  to  thee  and  thine, 
Supplying  all  their  need." 

2  The  words  of  his  extensive  love 

From  age  to  age  endure  : 
The  Angel  of  the  covenant  proves, 
And  seals  the  blessings  sure. 

3  Jesus  the  ancient  faith  confirms, 

To  our  great  fathers  given; 
Ho  takes  young  children  to  his  arms, 
And  calls  them  heirs  of  heaven. 

4  Our  God  ! — how  faithful  are  his  ways  ! 

His  love  endures  the  same ; 
Nor  from  the  promise  of  his  grace 
Blots  out  the  children's  name. 


lord's  supper.  581 

1054.  Luke22:19.  L.  M. 

1  'T  was  on  that  dark,  that  doleful  night, 

When  powers  of  earth  and  hell  arose 
Against  the  Son  of  God's  delight, 
And  friends  betrayed  him  to  his  foes. 

2  Before  the  mournful  scene  began, 

He  took  the  bread,  and  blessed,  and  brake; 
What  love  through  all  his  actions  ran  ! 
W7hat  wondrous  words  of  grace  he  spake! 

3  "  This  is  my  body,  broke  for  sin  ; 

Receive  and  eat  the  living  food  :" 
Then  took  the  cup,  and  blessed  the  wine ; 
"  'T  is  the  new  covenant  in  my  blood." 

4  "Do  this,"  he  cried,  "till  time  shall  end, 

In  memory  of  your  dying  Friend  ; 
Meet  at  my  table,  and  record 

The  love  of  your  departed  Lord.*' 

5  Jesus,  thy  feast  we  celebrate  ; 

We  show  thy  death,  we  sing  thy  name, 
Till  thou  return,  and  we  shall  eat 
The  marriage  supper  of  the  Lamb. 

1055.  L.  M. 

1  O  Jesus,  bruised  and  wounded  more 

Than  bursted  grape,  or  bread  of  wheat, 
The  Life  of  life  within  our  souls, 
The  cup  of  our  salvation  sweet ! 

2  We  come  to  show  thy  dying  hour, 

Thy  streaming  vein,  thy  broken  flesh ; 
And  still  that  blood  is  warm  to  save, 

And  still  thy  fragrant  wounds  are  fresh. 

3  O  Heart,  that  with  a  double  tide 

Of  blood  and  water,  maketh  pure ! 
O  Flesh,  once  offered  on  the  cross, 
The  gift  that  makes  our  pardon  sure  ! 

49* 


582  CHURCH. 

4  Let  nevermore  our  sinful  souls 

The  anguish  of  thy  cross  renew ; 
Nor  forge  again  the  cruel  nails 

That  pierced  thy  victim  body  through  ! 

5  Come,  Bread  of  heaven,  to  feed  our  souls, . 

And  with  thee,  Jesus  enter  in  ! 
Come,  Wine  of  God !  and  as  we  drink, 
His  precious  blood   wash  out  our  sin  ! 

1056.  L.  M. 

1  At  thy  command,  our  dearest  Lord, 

Here  we  attend  thy  dying  feast ; 
Thy  blood,  like  wine,  adorns  thy  board, 
And  thine  own  flesh  feeds  every  guest. 

2  Our  faith  adores  thy  bleeding  love, 

And  trusts  for  life  in  One  that  died; 
We  hope  for  heavenly  crowns  above 
From  a  Redeemer  crucified. 

3  Let  the  vain  world  pronounce  it  shame, 

And  fling  their  scandals  on  the  cause  ; 
We  come  to  boast  our  Saviour's  name, 
And  make  our  triumphs  in  his  cross. 

4  With  joy  we  tell  the  scoffing  age, 

He  that  was  dead  has  left  his  tomb; 
He  lives  above  their  utmost  rage, 
And  we  are  waiting  till  He  come. 

1057.  .      Gal.  6:14.  L.  M. 

1  Oh  !  the  sweet  wonders  of  that  cross 

Where  my  Redeemer  loved  and  died  ! 
Her  noblest  life  my  spirit  draws 

From  his  dear  wounds,  and  bleeding  side. 

2  I  would  forever  speak  his  name 

In  sounds  to  mortal  ears  unknown  ; 
With  angels  join  to  praise  the  Lamb, 
And  worship  at  his  Father's  throne. 


lord's  supper.  583 

1058.  L.  M. 

1  Lord,  I  am  thine,  entirely  thine, 
Purchased  and  saved  by  blood  divine  ! 
With  full  consent  thine  I  would  be, 
And  own  thy  sovereign  right  in  me. 

2  Grant  one  poor  sinner  more  a  place, 
Among  the  children  of  thy  grace  ; 
A  wretched  sinner,  lost  to  God, 
But  ransomed  by  Immanuei's  blood. 

3  Thine  would  I  live,  thine  would  I  die, 
Be  thine  through  all  eternity; 

The  vow  is  passed  beyond  repeal ; 
Now  will  I  set  the  solemn  seal. 

4  Here  at  that  cross  where  flows  the  blood 
That  bought  my  guilty  soul  for  God ; 
Thee,  my  new  Master,  now  I  call, 

And  consecrate  to  thee  my  all. 

5  Do  thou  assist  a  feeble  worm, 
The  great  engagement  to  perform  ; 
Thy  grace  can  full  assistance  lend, 
And  on  that  grace  I  dare  depend. 

1059.  I'M-  i :  2L  L.  M. 

1  My  gracious  Lord,  I  own  thy  right 

To  every  service  I  can  pay, 
And  call  it  my  supreme  delight 
To  hear  thy  dictates  and  obey. 

2  What  is  my  being,  but  for  thee, 
Its  sure  support,  its  noblest  end  1 

Thine  ever-smiling  face  to  see, 

And  serve  the  cause  of  such  a  Friend. 

3  I  would  not  breathe  for  worldly  joy, 
Or  to  increase  my  worldly  good ; 

Xor  future  days  nor  powers  employ 
To  spread  a  sounding  name  abroad. 


584  church. 

4  "lis  to  my  Saviour  I  would  live, 

To  him  who  for  my  ransom  died  ; 
Nor  could  the  bowers  of  Eden  give 
Such  bliss  as  blossoms  at  his  side. 

5  His  work  my  hoary  age  shall  bless, 

When  youthful  vigor  is  no  more  ; 
And  my  last  hour  of  life  confess 
His  dying  love,  his  saving  power. 

1060.  L.  M. 

1  We  pray  thee,  wounded  Lamb  of  God, 
Cleanse  us  in  thy  atoning  blood  ; 
Grant  us  by  faith  to  view  thy  cross, 
Then  life  or  death  is  gain  to  us. 

2  Take  our  poor  hearts,  and  let  them  be 
Forever  closed  to  all  but  thee  ; 

Seal  thou  our  breasts,  and  let  us  wear 
That  pledge  of  love  forever  there. 

1061.  L.M. 

1  I  feed  by  faith  on  Christ ;  my  bread, 

His  body  broken  on  the  tree  ; 
I  live  in  him,  my  living  Head, 
Who  died,  and  rose  again  for  me. 

2  This  be  my  joy  and  comfort  here, 

This  pledge  of  future  glory  mine  : 
Jesus,  in  spirit  now  appear, 

And  break  the  bread,  and  pour  the  wine. 

3  From  thy  dear  hand,  may  I  receive 

The  tokens  of  thy  dying  love, 
And,  while  I  feast  on  earth,  believe 
That  I  shall  feast  with  thee  above. 

1062.  Cant.  5:1.  L.M. 

1  Draw  near,  0  Holy  Dove,  draw  near, 
With  peace  and  gladness  on  thy  wing; 
Reveal  the  Saviour's  presence  here, 
And  light,  and  life,  and  comfort  bring. 


LORD  8    SUPPER.  OtfO 

2  "  Eat,  0  my  friends— drink,  0  beloved  I" 

We  hear  the  Master's  voice  exclaim  : 
Our  hearts  with  new  desire  are  moved, 
And  kindled  with  a  heavenly  flame. 

3  No  room  for  doubt,  no  room  for  dread, 

Nor  tears,  nor  groans,  nor  anxious  sighs  ; 
"We  do  not  mourn  a  Saviour  dead, 
But  hail  him  living  in  the  skies ! 

4  While  this  we  do,  remembering  thee, 

Dear  Saviour,  let  our  graces  prove 
We  have  thy  blessed  company, 
Thy  banner  over  us  is  love. 

1063.  L.  M. 

1  Oh,  happy  day  that  fixed  my  choice 

On  thee,  my  Saviour,  and  my  God  ! 
Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice, 
And  tell  its  raptures  all  abroad. 

2  Oh,  happy  bond,  that  seals  my  vows 

To  him  who  merits  all  my  love ! 
Let  cheerful  anthems  fill  his  house, 
While  to  that  sacred  shrine  I  move. 

3  'T  is  done;  the  great  transaction's  done; 

I  am  my  Lord's,  and  he  is  mine ; 
He  drew  me,  and  I  followed  on, 

Charmed  to  confess  the  voice  divine. 

4  Now  rest,  my  long-divided  heart ! 

Fixed  on  this  blissful  centre,  rest ; 
Here  have  I  found  a  nobler  part, 

Here  heavenly  pleasures  fill  my  breast. 

5  High  heaven,  that  hears  the  solemn  vow, 

That  vow  renewed   shall  daily  hear  ; 
Till,  in  life's  latest  hour,  I  bow, 
And  bless  in  death  a  bond  so  dear. 


530  CHURCH. 

1064.  1  Cor.  5:7.  L.  M. 

1  Now  at  the  Lamb's  great  paschal  feast, 

Arrayed  in  blood-washed  robes,  we  sino- ; 
Through  the  Red  Sea  in  safety  brought, 
By  Jesus,  our  immortal  King. 

2  O  Jesus,  from  the  death  of  sin 

Keep  us,  we  pray  :  so  shalt  thou  be 
The  everlasting  paschal  joy, 

Of  all  the  souls  new  born  in  thee. 

1085.  Pfcil.  3  :  7-10.  L.  M. 

1  No  more,  my  God  !  I  boast  no  more, 

Of  all  the  duties  I  have  done ; 
I  quit  the  hopes  I  held  before, 
To  trust  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

2  Now,  for  the  love  I  bear  his  name, 

What  was  my  gain,  I  count  my  loss ; 
My  former  pride  I  call  my  shame, 
And  nail  my  glory  to  his  cross. 

3  Yes, — and  I  must,  and  will  esteem 

All  things  but  loss  for  Jesus'  sake  ; 
Oh !  may  my  soul  be  found  in  him, 
And  of  his  righteousness  partake. 

4  The  best  obedience  of  my  hands 

Dares  not  appear  before  thy  throne; 
But  faith  can  answer  thy  demands, 
By  pleading  what  my  Lord  has  done. 

1086.  L.  M. 

1  To  Jesus,  our  exalted  Lord, 

That  name  in  heaven  and  earth  adored, 
Fain  would  our  hearts  and  voices  raise 
A  cheerful  song  of  sacred  praise. 

2  But  all  the  notes  which  mortals  know, 
Are  weak,  and  languishing,  and  low  ; 
Far,- far  above  our  humble  songs, 

The  theme  demands  immortal  tongues. 


587 


3  Yet  whilst  around  his  board  we  meet, 
And  worship  at  his  sacred  feet, 
Ob,  let  our  warm  affections  move, 
In  glad  return  of  grateful  love. 

1067.  L.  M. 

1  Here  let  us  see  thy  face,  0  Lord, 

And  view  salvation  with  our  eyes, 
And  taste  and  feel  the  living  Word, 
The  Bread  descending  from  the  skies. 

2  Thou  hast  prepared  this  dying  Lamb, 

Hast  set  his  blood  before  our  face, 
To  teach  the  terrors  of  thy  name, 
And  show  the  wonders  of  thy  grace. 

3  Jesus,  our  Light !   our  Morning-star  ! 

Shine  thou  on  nations  yet  unknown  ; 
The  glory  of  thy  people  here, 

And  joy  of  spirits  near  thy  throne. 

1088.  Psalm  23  :  5.  L.  M. 

1  My  God,  and  is  thy  table  spread, 

And  doth  thy  cup  with  love  o'erflow  \ 
Thither  be  all  thy  children  led, 

And  let  them  all  thy  sweetness  know. 

2  Hail,  sacred  Feast,  which  Jesus  makes, 

Eich  banquet  of  his  flesh  and  blood  ! 
Thrice  happy  he,  who  here  partakes 
That  sacred  stream,  that  heavenly  food. 

3  Oh,  let  thy  table  honored  be, 

And  furnished  well  with  joyous  guests ; 
And  may  each  soul  salvation  see, 
That  here  its  sacred  pledges  tastes. 

4  To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

One  God  whom  heaven  and  earth  adore, 
From  men,  and  from  the  angel-host, 
Be  praise  and  glory  evermore ! 


588  CHURCH. 

1089.  Luke  22;  19.  CM. 

1  According  to  thy  gracious  word, 

In  meek  humility, 
This  will  I  do,  my  dying  Lord, 
I  will  remember  thee. 

2  Thy  body,  broken  for  my  sake, 

My  bread  from  heaven  shall  be ; 
Thy  testamental  cup  I  take, 
And  thus  remember  thee. 

3  Gethsemane  can  I  forget? 

Or  there  thy  conflict  see, 

Thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat, 

And  not  remember  thee  ? 

4  "When  to  the  cross  I  turn  mine  eyes, 

And  rest  on  Calvary, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  my  sacrifice ! 
I  must  remember  thee : — 

5  Eemember  thee,  and  all  thy  pains 

And  all  thy  love  to  me ; 
Yea,  while  a  breath,  a  pulse  remains, 
Will  I  remember  thee. 

6  And  when  these  failing  lips  grow  dumb, 

And  mind  and  memory  flee, 
When  thou  shalt  in  thy  kingdom  come, 
Then,  Lord,  remember  me  ! 

1070.  C.  M. 

1  Jesus,  at  whose  supreme  command, 

We  now  approach  to  God, 
Before  us  in  thy  vesture  stand, 
Thy  vesture  dipped  in  blood. 

2  Now,  Saviour,  now  thyself  reveal, 

And  make  thy  nature  known  ; 
Affix  thy  blessed  Spirit's  seal, 
And  stamp  us  for  thine  own. 


lord's  supper.  589 

3  Obedient  to  thy  gracious  word, 

We  break  the  hallowed  bread, 
Commemorate  our  dying  Lord, 
And  trust  on  thee  to  feed. 

4  The  cap  of  blessing,  blest  by  thee, 

Let  it  thy  blood  impart ; 
The  broken  bread  thy  body  be, 
To  cheer  each  languid  heart. 

1071.  CM. 

1  Opprest  with  noon-day's  scorching  heat, 

To  yonder  cross  I  flee; 
Beneath  its  shelter  take  my  seat : 
Xo  shade  like  this  for  me ! 

2  Beneath  that  cross  clear  waters  burst — 

A  fountain  sparkling  free ; 
And  there  I  quench  my  desert  thirst : 
Xo  spring  like  this  for  me! 

3  A  stranger  here,  I  pitch  my  tent 

Beneath  this  spreading  tree  ; 
Here  shall  my  pilgrim  life  be  spent : 

Xo  home  like  this  for  me ! 

4  For  burdened  ones  a  resting-place, 

Beside  that  cross  I  see; 

I  here  cast  off  my  weariness  : 

Xo  rest  like  this  for  me  ! 

1072,  Jer.  31:3.  CM. 

1  How  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place, 

With  Christ  within  the  doors, 
While  everlasting  love  displays 
The  choicest  of  her  stores ! 

2  While  all  our  hearts,  and  all  our  songs, 

Join  to  admire  the  feast, 
Each  of  us  cries,  with  thankful  tongue, — 
"  Lord,  why  was  I  a  guest  .- 
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590  CHURCH. 

3  "  Why  was  I  made  to  hear  thy  voice, 

And  enter  while  there  's  room, 
When  thousands  make  a  wretched  choice, 
And  rather  starve  than  come  ?" 

4  'T  was  the  same  love  that  spread  the  feast, 

That  sweetly  drew  us  in  ; 
Else  we  had  still  refused  to  taste, 
And  perished  in  our  sin. 

5  Pity  the  nations,  0  our  God  ! 

Constrain  the  earth  to  come ; 
Send  thy  victorious  word  abroad, 
And  bring  the  strangers  home. 

1073.  C.  M. 

1  Prepare  us,  Lord,  to  view  thy  cross, 

"Who  all  our  griefs  hast  borne ; 
To  look  on  thee,  whom  we  have  pierced, 
To  look  on  thee,  and  mourn. 

2  While  thus  we  mourn,  we  would  rejoice, 

And,  as  thy  cross  we  see, 
Let  each  exclaim  in  faith  and  hope — 
"  The  Saviour  died  for  me  !" 

1074.  C.  M. 

1  Together  with  these  symbols,  Lord, 

Thy  blessed  self  impart ; 
And  let  thy  holy  flesh  and  blood 
Feed  the  believing  heart. 

2  Let  us  from  all  our  sins  be  washed 

In  thy  atoning  blood  ; 
And  let  thy  Spirit  be  the  seal 
That  we  are  born  of  God. 

3  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  with  Jesus'  love, 

Prepare  us  for  this  feast ; 
Oh  !  let  us  banquet  with  our  Lord, 
And  lean  upon  his  breast. 


lord's  supper.  591 

1075.  C  M. 

1  If  human  kindness  meets  return, 

And  owns  the  grateful  tie  ; 
If  tender  thoughts  within  us  burn, 
To  feel  a  friend  is  nigh  ; — 

2  Oh,  shall  not  warmer  accents  tell 

The  gratitude  we  owe 
To  him,  who  died   our  fears  to  quell — 
Who  bore  our  guilt  and  woe  ! 

3  While  yet  in  anguish  he  surveyed 

Those  pangs  he  would  not  flee, 
What  love  his  latest  words  displayed, — 
"  Meet  and  remember  me  !" 

4  Remember  thee — thy  death,  thy  shame, 

Our  sinful  hearts  to  share  i — 

0  memory  !  leave  no  other  name 
But  his  recorded  there. 

1076.  Luke  23:  23.  7tf, 

1  When  on  Sinai's  top  I  see 
God  descend,  in  majesty, 
To  proclaim  his  holy  law, 
All  my  spirit  sinks  with  awe. 

2  When,  in  ecstacy  sublime, 
Tabor's  glorious  steep  I  climb. 
At  the  too  transporting  light, 
Darkness  rushes  o'er  my  sight. 

3  When  on  Calvary  I  rest, 
God, in  flesh  made  manifest, 
Shines  in  my  Redeemer's  face, 
Full  of  beauty,  truth,  and  grace. 

4  Here  I  would  forever  stay, 
Weep  and  gaze  my  soul  away  ; 
Thou  art  heaven  on  earth  to  me, 
Lovely,  mournful  Calvary ! 


592  CHURCH. 

1077.  John  21:  17-  Ts. 

1  Hark  !  my  soul !  it  is  the  Lord  ; 
'T  is  thy  Saviour — hear  his  word  ; 
Jesus  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee, 

"  Say,  poor  sinner,  lovest  thou  me  ? 

2  "  I  delivered  thee  when  hound, 

And  when  bleeding,  healed  thy  wound  : 
Sought  thee  wandering,  set  thee  right, 
Turned  thy  darkness  into  light. 

3  "  Can  a  woman's  tender  care 
Cease  toward  the  child  she  bare  ? 
Yes,  she  may  forgetful  be, 

Yet  will  I  remember  thee. 

4  "  Mine  is  an  unchanging  love, 
Higher  than  the  heights  above ; 
Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath- 
Free  and  faithful — strong  as  death. 

5  "  Thou  shalt  see  my  glory  soon, 
When  the  work  of  grace  is  done ; 
Partner  of  my  throne  shalt  be  ! 
Say,  poor  sinner  !  lovest  thou  me  ?" 

6  Lord  !  it  is  my  chief  complaint, 
That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint ; 
Yet  I  love  thee,  and  adore  ; — 
Oh  !  for  grace  to  love  thee  more. 

1078.  Ruth  1:16.  7  s. 

1  People  of  the  living  God, 

I  have  sought  the  world  around, 
>  Paths  of  sin  and  sorrow  trod, 

Peace  and  comfort  nowhere  found. 

2  Now  to  you  my  spirit  turns — 

Turns,  a  fugitive  unblest; 
Brethren,  where  your  altar  burns, 
Oh,  receive  me  into  rest ! 


LORD  S    SUPPER.  593 


3  Lonely  I  no  longer  roam, 

Like  the  cloud,  the  wind,  the  wave 
Where  you  dwell  shall  be  my  home, 
Where  you  die  shall  be  my  grave  ; 

4  Mine  the  God  whom  you  adore, 

Your  Redeemer  shall  be  mine  ; 
Earth  can  fill  my  soul  no  more, 
Every  idol  I  resign. 


1079.  Ts, 

1  Bread  of  heaven  !  on  thee  we  feed, 
For  thy  flesh  is  meat  indeed : 

Ever  let  our  sonls  be  fed 

With  this  true  and  living  bread  ! 

2  Yine  of  heaven  !  thy  blood  supplies 
This  blest  cup  of  sacrifice  : 

Lord  !  thy  w^ounds  our  healing  give, 
To  thy  cross  we  look  and  live. 

3  Day  by  day  with,  strength  supplied, 
Through  the  life  of  him  who  died  : 
Lord  of  life  !  oh,  let  ns  be 
Rooted,  grafted,  built  on  thee  ! 

1080.  1  Cor.  5:7.  Ts, 

1  At  the  Lamb's  high  feast  we  sing, 
Praise  to  our  victorious  King, 
Who  hath  washed  us  in  the  tide, 
Flowing  from  his  wounded  side. 

2  Where  the  Paschal  blood  is  poured , 
Death's  dark  angel  sheathes  his  sword; 
Israel's  hosts  triumphant  go 
Through  the  wave  that  drowns  the  foe. 

3  Christ,  our  Paschal  Lamb,  is  slain, 
Holy  victim,  without  stain  ; 
Death  and  hell  defeated  lie, 
Heaven  unfolds  its  gates  on  high. 

50*  - 


594  CHURCH. 

4  Hymns  of  glory  and  of  praise, 
Father,  unto  thee  we  raise ; 
Risen  Lord,  all  praise  to  thee, 
With  the  Spirit  ever  be. 

1081.  John  17:  9.  Vs. 

1  Thine  forever  !  God  of  love, 
Hear  us  from  thy  throne  above ! 
Thine  forever  may  we  be, 
Here,  and  in  eternity  ! 

2  Thine  forever !  oh,  how  blest 
They  who  find  in  thee  their  rest! 
Saviour,  Guardian,  heavenly  Friend, 
Oh,  defend  us  to  the  end ! 

3  Thine  forever  !  Saviour,  keep 
These  thy  frail  and  trembling  sheep; 
Safe  alone  beneath  thy  care, 

Let  us  all  thy  goodness  share. 

4  Thine  forever  !  thou  our  Guide, — 
All  our  wants  by  thee  supplied, — 
All  our  sins  by  thee  forgiven, — 
Lead  us,  Lord,  from  earth  to  heaven ! 

1082.  7s. 

1  Jesus,  Master  !  hear  me  now, 
While  I  would  renew  my  vow, 
And  record  thy  dying  love; 
Hear,  and  help  me  from  above. 

2  Feed  me,  Saviour,  with  this  bread, 
Broken  in  thy  body's  stead  ; 
Cheer  my  spirit  with  this  wine, 
Streaming  like  that  blood  of  thine. 

3  And  as  now  I  eat  and  drink, 
Let  me  truly,  sweetly  think, 
Thou  didst  hang  upon  the  tree, 
Broken,  bleeding,  there — for  me  ! 


;95 


1083.  7s,  6 

1  Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me  ! 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee  ; 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  thy  wounded  side  that  flowed, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure ; 
Cleanse  me  from  its  guilt  and  power. 

2  Not  the  labor  of  my  hands 
Can  fulfill  the  law's  demands; 
Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know, 
Could  my  tears  forever  flow, 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone, 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone. 

3  Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring, 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling ; 
Naked,  come  to  thee  for  dress, 
Helpless,  look  to  thee  for  grace ; 
Vile,  I  to  the  fountain  fly, 
Wash  me,  Saviour,  or  I  die ! 

4  "While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  my  eyelids  close  in  death, 
When  I  soar  to  worlds  unknown, 
See  thee  on  thy  judgment-throne, 
Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me  ! 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee. 

1084.  7s,  6 

1  From  the  cross  uplifted  high, 
Where  the  Saviour  deigns  to  die, 
What  melodious  sounds  we  hear, 
Bursting  on  the  ravished  ear ! — 
"  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done — 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come ! 


59 G  CHURCH. 

2  "  Sprinkled  now  -with  blood  tbe  throne — 
Why  beneath  thy  burdens  groan  ? 

On  my  pierced  body  laid, 
Justice  owns  the  ransom  paid — 
Bow  the  knee,  and  kiss  the  Son — 
Come  and  -welcome,  sinner,  come  ! 

3  "  Spread  for  thee,  the  festal  board 
See  with  richest  bounty  stored  ; 
To  thy  Father's  bosom  pressed, 
Thou  shalt  be  a  child  confessed, 
Never  from  his  house  to  roam  : 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come  ! 

4  "  Soon  the  days  of  life  shall  end — 
Lo,  I  come — your  Saviour,  Friend ! 
Safe  your  spirit  to   convey 

To  the  realms  of  endless  day, 

Up  to  my  eternal  home — 

Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come  !" 

1085,  Ts,  6 

1  Ye  who  in  these  courts  are  found, 
Listening  to  the  joyful  sound, — 
Lost  and  helpless,  as  ye  are, 
Sons  of  sorrow,  sin,  and  care, — 
Glorify  the  King  of  kings, 

Take  the  peace  the  gospel  brings. 

2  Turn  to  Christ  your  longing  eyes, 
View  his  bleeding  sacrifice  ; 

See  in  him  your  sins  forgiven, 
Pardon,  holiness,  and  heaven  : 
Glorify  the  King  of  kings, 
Take  the  peace  the  gospel  brings. 


LORD  S    SUPPER.  597 

1086.  7s,  6  l. 

1  Son  of  God  !  to  thee  I  cry  : 
By  the  holy  mystery 

Of  thy  dwelling  here  on  earth, 
By  thy  pure  and  holy  birth, 
Hear,  oh,  hear  my  lowly  plea  ! 
Manifest  thyself  to  me  ! 

2  Lamb  of  God  !  to  thee  I  cry  : 
By  thy  bitter  agony, 

By  thy  pangs  to  us  unknown, 
By  thy  spirit's  parting  groan, 
Hear,  oh,  hear  my  lowly  plea : 
Manifest  thyself  to  me  ! 

3  Lord  of  glory,  God  most  high  ! 
Man  exalted  to  the  sky  ! 
With  thy  love  my  bosom  fill, 
Prompt  me  to  perform  thy  will : 
Then  thy  glory  I  shall  see — 
Thou  wilt  bring  me  home  to  thee. 


1087.  7s,  6  l, 

1  Blessed  Saviour  !  thee  I  love, 
All  my  other  joys  above  ; 
All  my  hopes  in  thee  abide, 
Thou  my  hope,  and  naught  beside  : 
Ever  let  my  glory  be, 
Only,  only,  only  thee. 


Once  again  beside  the  cross, 
All  my  gain  I  count  but  loss ; 
Earthly  pleasures  fade  away, — 
Clouds  they  are  that  hide  my  day: 
Hence,  vain  shadows  !  let  me  see 
Jesus  crucified  for  me. 


CHURCH. 

Blessed  Saviour  !  thine  am  I, 
Thine  to  live,  and  thine  to  die  ; 
Height  or  depth,  or  earthly  power, 
Ne'er  shall  hide  ray  Saviour  more  : 
Ever  shall  my  glory  be, 
Only,  only,  only  thee  ! 


1088.  1  Cor.  11:26.  Ts,  6  L. 

1  Many  centuries  have  fled 

Since  our  Saviour  broke  the  bread, 
And  this  sacred  feast  ordained, 
Ever  by  his  church  retained  : 
Those  his  body  who  discern, 
Thus  shall  meet  till  his  return. 

2  Through  the  churches'  long  eclipse, 
When,  from  priest  or  pastor's  lips, 
Truth  divine  was  never  heard, — 
Mid  the  famine  of  the  word, 

Still  these  symbols  witness  gave 
To  his  love  who  died  to  save. 

3  All  who  bear  the  Saviour's  name, 
Here  their  common  faith  proclaim  j 
Though  diverse  in  tongue  or  rite, 
Here,  one  body  we  unite ; 
Breaking  thus  one  mystic  bread, 
Members  of  one  common  Head. 

4  Come,  the  blessed  emblems  share, 
Which  the  Saviour's  death  declare  ; 
Come,  on  truth  immortal  feed  ; 
For  his  flesh  is  meat  indeed  : 
Saviour  !  witness  with  the  sign, 
That  our  ransomed  souls  are  thine. 


LORD  S    SUPPER.  599 

1089.  83  &  7s. 

1  Take  my  heart,  0  Father !  take  it ; 

Make  and  keep  it  all  thine  own  ; 
Let  thy  Spirit  melt  and  break  it — 
This  proud  heart  of  sin  and  stone. 

2  Father,  make  me  pure  and  lowly, 

Fond  of  peace  and  far  from  strife ; 
Turning  from  the  paths  unholy 
Of  this  vain  and  sinful  life. 

3  Ever  let  thy  grace  surround  me  ; 

Strengthen  me  with  power  divine ; 
Till  thy  cords   of  love  have  bound  me . 
Make  me  to  be  wholly  thine. 

4  May  the  blood  of  Jesus  heal  me, 

And  my  sins  be  all  forgiven  ; 
Holy  Spirit,  take  and  seal  me, 
Guide  me  in  the  path  to  heaven. 

1090.  Matt.  27:  £6.  Ss    &   1& 

1  Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing, 

Which  before  the  cross  we  spend  ; 
Life,  and  health,  and  peace  possessing, 
From  the  sinner's  dying  Friend. 

2  Truly  blessed  is  this  station, 

Low  before  his  cross  to  lie, 
While  we  see  divine  compassion, 
Beaming  in  his  gracious  eye. 

3  Love  and  grief  our  hearts  dividing, 

With  our  tears  his  feet  we  bathe ; 
Constant  still,  in  faith  abiding, 
Life  deriving  from  his  death. 

4  For  thy  sorrows  we  adore  thee, 

For  the  pains  that  wrought  our  peace ; 
Gracious  Saviour  !  we  implore  thee 
In  our  souls  thy  love  increase. 


600  CHURCH. 

5  Hero  we  feel  our  sins  forgiven, 

While  upon  the  Lamb  we  gaze ; 
And  our  thoughts  are  all  of  heaven, 
And  our  lips  o'erflow  with  praise. 

6  Still  in  ceaseless  contemplation, 

Fix  our  hearts  and  eyes  on  thee, 
Till  we  taste  thy  full  salvation, 
And,  unvailed,  thy  glories  see. 

1091.  Matt.  4:19.  8S  &   1& 

1  Jesus  calls  us,  o'er  the  tumult 

Of  our  life's  wild,  restless  sea ; 

«    Day  by  day  his  sweet  voice  soundeth, 

Saying,  Christian,  follow  me  ! 

2  Jesus  calls  us — from  the  worship 

Of  the  vain  world's  golden  store ; 

From  each  idol  that  would  keep  us, — 

Saying,  Christian,  love  me  more ! 

3  In  our  joys  and  in  our  sorrows, 

Days  of  toil  and  hours  of  ease, 
Still  he  calls,  in  cares  and  pleasures, 
Christian,  love  me  more  than  these ! 

4  Jesus  calls  us  !  by  thy  mercies, 

Saviour,  may  we  hear  thy  call ; 

Give  our  hearts  to  thy  obedience, 

Serve  and  love  thee  best  of  all ! 

1092.  8s  &  7s. 

1  Jesus,  who  on  Calvary's  mountain 

Poured  thy  precious  blood  for  me, 
Wash  me  in  its  flowing  fountain, 
That  my  soul  may  spotless  be. 

2  I  have  sinned,  but  oh,  restore  me  ! 

For  unless  thou  smile  on  me, 
Dark  is  all  the  world  before  me, 
Darker  yet  eternity. 


lord's  supper.  601 


In  thy  word  I  hear  thee  saying, 
Come  and  I  will  give  you  rest ; 

Now  the  gracious  call  obeying, 
See,  I  hasten  to  thy  breast. 

Grant,  oh,  grant  thy  Spirit's  teach 
That  I  may  not  go  astray, 

Till  the  gate  of  heaven  reaching, 
Earth  and  sin  are  passed  away. 


rasr, 


1093.  Cant.  2:  4.  8s  &   7s 

1  Jesus  spreads  his  banner  o'er  us, 

Cheers  our  famished  souls  with  food ; 
He  the  banquet  spreads  before  us, 
Of  his  mystic  flesh  and  blood. 

2  Precious  banquet ;  bread  of  heaven; 

Wine  of  gladness,  flowing  free  ; 
May  we  taste  it,  kindly  given, 
In  remembrance,  Lord,  of  thee ! 

3  In  thy  trial,  and  rejection  ; 

In  thy  sufferings  on  the  tree  ; 
In  thy  glorious  resurrection  ; 
May  we,  Lord,  remember  thee. 

1094.  8s  &  1i 

1  While  in  sweet  communion  feeding 

On  this  earthly  bread  and  wine, 
Saviour,  may  we  see  thee  bleeding 
On  the  cross,  to  make  us  thine. 

2  Though  unseen,  now  be  thou  near  us, 

With  the  still  small  voice  of  love ; 
Whispering  words  of  peace  to  cheer  us — 
Every  doubt  and  fear  remove. 

S  Bring  before  us  all  the  story, 

Of  thy  life,  and  death  of  woe ; 
And,  with  hopes  of  endless  glory, 
Wean  our  hearts  from  all  below. 
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602  CHURCH. 

1095.  8s  &  7s. 

1  From  the  table  now  retiring, 

Which  for  us  the  Lord  hath  spread, 
May  our  souls,  refreshment  finding, 
Grow  in  all  things  like  our  Head  ! 

2  His  example  while  beholding, 

May  our  lives  his  image  bear ; 
Him  our  Lord  and  Master  calling, 
His  commands  may  we  revere. 

3  Love  to  God  and  man  displaying. 

Walking  steadfast  in  his  way, 
Joy  attend  us  in  believing, 

Peace  from  God,  through  endless  day. 

4  Praise  and  honor  to  the  Father, 

Praise  and  honor  to  the  Son, 
Praise  and  honor  to  the  Spirit, 
Ever  Three  and  ever  One. 

1096*  7s  &  6s,  D. 

1  O  sacred  Head,  now  wounded, 

With  grief  and  shame  weighed  down, 
Now  scornfully  surrounded 

Wxith  thorns,  thine  only  crown  ; 
O  sacred  Head,  what  glory, 

What  bliss,  till  now  was  thine  ! 
Yet,  though  despised  and  gory, 

I  joy  to  call  thee  mine. 

2  What  thou,  my  Lord,  hast  suffered 

Was  all  for  sinners'  gain  : 
Mine,  mine  was  the  transgression, 

But  thine  the  deadly  pain: 
Lo,  here  I  fall,  my  Saviour ! 

'T  is  I  deserve  thy  place  ; 
Look  on  me  with  thy  favor, 

Vouchsafe  to  me  thy  grace. 


lord's  supper.  603 


The  joy  can  ne'er  be  spoken, 

Above  all  joys  beside, 
When  in  thy  body  broken 

I  thus  with  safety  hide  : 
My  Lord  of  life,  desiring 

Thy  glory  now  to  see, 
Beside  thy  cross  expiring, 

I'd  breathe  my  soul  to  thee. 


What  language  shall  I  borrow, 

To  praise  thee,  heavenly  Friend: 
For  this,  thy  dying  sorrow, 

Thy  pity  without  end  ? 
Lord,  make  me  thine  forever, 

Nor  let  me  faithless  prove  : 
Oh  !  let  me  never,  never, 

Abuse  such  dying  love. 


Forbid  that  I  should  leave  thee ; 

O  Jesus,  leave  not  me  ! 
By  faith  I  would  receive  thee ; 

Thy  blood  can  make  me  free : 
When  strength  and  comfort  languish, 

And  I  must  hence  depart, 
Release  me  then  from  anguish, 

By  thine  own  wounded  heart. 


6  Be  near  when  I  am  dying, 

Oh  !  show  thy  cross  to  me  ! 
And  for  my  succor  flying, 

Come,  Lord,  to  set  me  free  ! 
These  eyes,  new  faith  receiving, 

From  Jesus  shall  not  move; 
For  he  who  dies  believing, 

Dies  safely — through  thy  love. 


604  CHURCH. 

1097.  Vs<fc6s,  D. 

1  O  Lamb  of  God  !  still  keep  me 

Near  to  thy  wounded  side  ; 
'T  is  only  there  in  safety 

And  peace  I  can  abide  ! 
What  foes  and  snares  surround  me ! 

What  doubts  and  fears  within  ! 
The  grace  that  sought  and  found  me, 

Alone  can  keep  me  clean. 

2  'T  is  only  in  thee  hiding, 

I  feel  my  life  secure — 
Only  in  thee  abiding, 

The  conflict  can  endure  : 
Thine  arm  the  victory  gaineth 

O'er  every  hateful  foe  ; 
Thy  love  my  heart  sustainetb. 

In  all  its  care  and  woe. 

3  Soon  shall  my  eyes  behold  thee, 

With  rapture,  face  to  face  ; 
One  half  hath  not  been  told  me 

Of  all  thy  power  and  grace : 
Thy  beauty,  Lord,  and  glory, 

The  wonders  of  thy  love, 
Shall  be  the  endless  story 

Of  all  thy  saints  above. 


1098.  Ts  &  6s,  D. 

1  When  human  hopes  all  wither, 

And  friends  no  aid  supply, 
Then  whither,  Lord,  ah  !  whither 

Can  turn  my  straining  eye  ? 
'Mid  storms  of  grief  still  rougher, 

'Midst  darker,  deadlier  shade, 
That  cross  where  thou  didst  suffer, 

On  Calvarv  was  displayed. 


605 


2  On  that  my  gaze  I  fasten, 

My  refuge  that  I  make  ; 
Though  sorely  thou  may'st  chasten, 

Thou  never  canst  forsake  : 
Thou,  on  that  cross  didst  languish, 

Ere  glory  crowned  thy  head  ! 
And  I,  through  death  and  anguish, 

Must  be  to  glory  led. 

1099.  John  15: 16.  7s   it   6S,  D. 

1  'T  is  not  that  I  did  choose  thee, 

For,  Lord  !  that  could  not  be  ; 
This  heart  would  still  refuse  thee  ; 

But  thou  hast  chosen  me  ; — 
Hast,  from  the  sin  that  stained  me, 

Washed  me  and  set  me  free, 
And  to  this  end  ordained  me, 

That  I  should  live  to  thee. 

2  'T  was  sovereign  mercy  called  me, 

And  taught  my  opening  mind  ; 
The  world  had  else  enthralled  me 

To  heavenly  glories  blind. 
My  heart  owns  none  above  thee ; 

For  thy  rich  grace  I  thirst ; 
This  knowing, — if  I  love  thee, 

Thou  must  have  loved  me  first. 


1  100.  1  Sam.  7  :  12.  8S  <fe   7  s,  D. 

1  Come,  thou  Fount  of  every  blessing, 
Tune  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace  ; 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing, 

Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise  ; 
Teach  me  some  melodious  sonnet, 
Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above  ; 
Praise  the  mount — I  'm  fixed  upon  it ! — 
Mount  of  thy  redeeming  love. 
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606  CHURCH. 

2  Here  I  '11  raise  mine  Ebenezer  ; 

Hither  by  thy  help  I  'hi  come  ; 
And  I  hope,  by  thy  good  pleasure, 

Safely  to  arrive  at  home. 
Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger, 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God  ; 
He,  to  rescue  me  from  danger, 

Interposed  his  precious  blood. 

3  Oh,  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor 

Daily  I  'm  constrained  to  be  ! 
Let  thy  goodness,  like  a  fetter, 

Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  thee; 
Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it ; 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love  ; 
Here  's  my  heart ;  oh,  take  and  seal  it ; 

Seal  it  for  thy  courts  above. 


1101.  8s  &  *7s,  D. 

1  When  I  view  my  Saviour  bleeding, 

For  my  sins,  upon  the  tree  ; 
Oh,  how  wondrous  ! — how  exceeding 

Great  his  love  appears  to  me  ! 
Floods  of  deep  distress  and  anguish, 

To  impede  his  labors,  came  ; 
Yet  they  all  could  not  extinguish 

Love's  eternal,  burning  flame. 

2  Now  redemption  is  completed, 

Full  salvation  is  procured  ; 
Death  and  Satan  are  defeated, 

By  the  sufferings  he  endured. 
Now  the  gracious  Mediator, 

Risen  to  the  courts  of  bliss, 
Claims  for  me,  a  sinful  creature, 

Pardon,  righteousness,  and  peace  ! 


lord's  supper.  607 

3  Sure  such  infinite  affection 

Lays  the  highest  claim    to  mine; 
All  my  powers,  without  exception, 

Should  in  fervent  praises  join. 
Jesus,  fit  me  for  thy  service ; 

Form  me  for  thyself  alone ; 
I  am  thy  most  costly  purchase, — 

Take  possession  of  thine  own. 

1  102.  1  Cor.  5:7.  Ss   <fc   7s,  D. 

1  Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 

All  our  sins  on  thee  were  laid  ; 
By  almighty  love  anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made  ; 
All  thy  people  are  forgiven, 

Through  the  virtue  of  thy  blood ; 
Opened  is  the  gate  of  heaven ; 

Peace  is  made  'twixt  man  and  God. 

1103.  1  Cor.  11:  26.  llg. 

1  O  thou  who  hast  died  to  redeem  us  from  hell, 
These  signs  hast  thou  left,  of  thy  kindness  to  tell ; 
The  bread  we  have  broken,  the  cup  we  have  blessed, 
Still  speak  of  thy  death,  our  Atonement  and  Priest. 

2  We  drink  of  the  wine,  remembering  thy  blood 
Once  shed  to  redeem  all  the  chosen  of  God — 
Oh,  come  the  blest  day,  when  to  us 't  will  be  given, 
To  drink  of  it  new  in  the  kingdom  of  heaven  ! 

1104.  John  U:  13.  HS. 

1  Come,  Jesus,  Redeemer,  abide  thou  with  me; 
Come,  gladden  my  spirit  that  waiteth  for  thee ; 
Thy  smile  every  shadow  shall  chase  from  my  heart, 
And  soothe  every  sorrow  though  keen  be  the  smart. 

2  Without  thee  but  weakness,  with  thee  I  am  strong  ; 
By  day  thou  shalt  lead  me,  by  night  be  my  song ; 
Though  dangers  surround  me,  I  still  every  fear, 
Since  thou,  the  Most  Mighty,  my  Helper,  art  near. 


608  CHURCH. 

3  Thy  love,  oh,  how  faithful !  so  tender,  so  pure  ! 
Thy  promise,  faith's  anchor,  how  steadfast  and  sure  ! 
That  love,  like  sweet  sunshine,  my  cold  heart  can 

warm, 
That  promise  make  steady  my  soul  in  the  storm. 

4  Breathe,  breathe  on  my  spirit,  oft  ruffled,  thy  peace : 
From  restless,  vain  wishes,  bid  thou  my  heart  cease; 
In  thee  all  its  longings  henceforward  shall  end, 
Till,  glad,  to  thy  j>resence  my  soul  shall  ascend. 

5  Oh,  then,  blessed  Jesus,  who  once  for  me  died, 
Made  clean  in  the  fountain  that  gushed  from  thy 

side, 
I  shall  see  thy  full  glory,  thy  face  shall  behold, 
And  praise  thee  with  raptures  forever  untold ! 

1105.  1  Cor.  12:27.  S.  M. 

1  Dear  Saviour!  we  are  thine, 

By  everlasting  bands ; 
Our, hearts,  our  souls,  we  would  resign 
Entirely  to  thy  hands. 

2  To  thee  we  still  would  cleave 

With  ever-growing  zeal ; 
If  millions  tempt  us  Christ  to  leave, 
Oh,  let  them  ne'er  prevail ! 

3  Thy  Spirit  shall  unite 

Our  souls  to  thee,  our  Head  ; 
Shall  form  in  us  thine  image  bright, 
And  teach  thy  paths  to  tread. 

4  Death  may  our  souls  divide 

From  these  abodes  of  clay  ; 
But  love  shall  keep  us  near  thy  side, 
Through  all  the  gloomy  way. 

5  Since  Christ  and  we  are  one, 

"Why  should  we  doubt  or  fear  ? 
If  he  in  heaven  has  fixed  his  throne, 
He  '11  fix  his  members  there. 


609 


1106.  Matt.  26:  SO.  S.  M. 

1  A  parting  hymn  we  sing, 

Around  thy  table,  Lord, 
Again  our  grateful  tribute  bring, 
Our  solemn  vows  record. 

2  Here  have  we  seen  thy  face, 

And  felt  thy  presence  here, 
So  may  the  savor  of  thy  grace 
In  word  and  life  appear. 

3  The  purchase  of  thy  blood — 

By  sin  no  longer  led — 
The  path  our  dear  Redeemer  trod 
May  we  rejoicing  tread. 

4  In  self-forgetting  love 

Be  our  communion  shown, 
Until  we  join  the  church  above, 
And  know  as  we  are  known. 


1107.  Johnl:29.  S.  M. 

1  Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts, 

On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace, 
Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

2  But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb, 

Takes  all  our  sins  away — 
A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name, 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

3  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 

On  that  dear  head  of  thine, 
While  like  a  penitent  I  stand, 
And  there  confess  my  sin. 

4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 

The  burdens  thou  didst  bear 
When  hanging  on  the  cursed  tree, 
And  hopes  her  guilt  was  there. 


610  CHURCH. 

5  Believing,  we  rejoice 

To  see  the  curse  remove ; 
We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voice, 
And  sing  his  bleeding  love. 

1108.  Cant.  2:  4.  S.  M. 

1  Jesus,  we  thus  obey 

Thy  last  and  kindest  word, 
And  in  thine  own  appointed  way 
"We  come  to  meet  thee,  Lord  ! 

2  Thus  we  remember  thee, 

And  take  this  bread  and  wine 
As  thine  own  dying  legacy, 
And  our  redemption's  sign. 

3  Thy  presence  makes  the  feast ; 

Now  let  our  spirits  feel 
The  glory  not  to  be  expressed, — 
The  joy  unspeakable ! 

4  With  high  and  heavenly  bliss 

Thou  dost  our  spirits  cheer ; 
Thy  house  of  banqueting  is  this, 
And  thou  hast  brought  us  here. 

5  Now  let  our  souls  be  fed 

With  manna  from  above, 
And  over  us  thy  banner  spread 
Of  everlasting  love. 

1109.  S.M. 

1  Jesus  invites  his  saints 

To  meet  around  his  board ; 
Here  pardoned  rebels  sit,  and  hold 
Communion  with  their  Lord. 

2  This  holy  bread  and  wine 

Maintain  our  fainting  breath, 
By  union  with  our  living  Lord, 
And  interest  in  his  death. 


lord's  supper.  611 

3  Our  heavenly  Father  calls 

Christ  and  his  members  one  ; 
We,  the  young  children  of  his  love, 
And  he,  the  first-born  Son. 

4  Let  all  our  powers  be  joined, 

His  glorious  name  to  raise; 
Pleasure  and  love  fill  every  mind, 
And  every  voice  be  praise, 

5  To  God,  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit,  glory  be, 
As  was,  and  is,  and  shall  remain 
Through  all  eternity ! 

1110.  Mark  U:  24.  S.  M. 

1  Blest  feast  of  love  divine  ! 

JT  is  grace  that  makes  us  free 
To  feed  upon  this  bread  and  wine, 
In  memory,  Lord,  of  thee ! 

2  That  blood  which  flowed  for  sin, 

In  symbol  here  we  see, 
And  feel  the  blessed  pledge  within, 
That  we  are  loved  of  thee. 

3  Oh,  if  this  glimpse  of  love 

Be  so  divinely  sweet, 
What  will  it  be,  O  Lord,  above. 
Thy  gladdening  smile  to  meet ! 

4  To  see  thee  face  to  face, 

Thy  perfect  likeness  wear, 
And  all  thy  ways  of  wondrous  grace 
Through  endless  years  declare  ! 

1111,  John  13  :  9.  C.  M. 

1  Forever  here  my  rest  shall  be, 
Close  to  thy  bleeding  side  ; 
This  all  my  hope,  and  all  my  plea, — 
.  For  me  the  Saviour  died. 


612  CHURCH. 

2  My  dying  Saviour,  and  my  God, 

Fountain  for  guilt  and  sin, 
Sprinkle  me  ever  with  thy  blood, 
And  cleanse  and  keep  me  clean. 

3  The  atonement  of  thy  blood  apply, 

Till  faith  to  sight  improve  ; 
Till  hope  in  full  fruition  die, 
And  all  my  soul  be  love. 

1112.  Is,  6l, 

1  Saviour  of  our.  ruined  race, 
Fountain  of  redeeming  grace, 
Let  us  now  thy  fullness  see, 
While  we  here  converse  with  thee ; 
Hearken  to  our  ardent  prayer, — 
Let  us  all  thy  blessing  share. 

2  While  we  thus,  with  glad  accord 
Meet  around  thy  table,  Lord, 
Bid  us  feast  with  joy  divine, 

On  the  appointed  bread  and  wine  : 
Emblems  may  they  truly  prove, 
Of  our  Saviour's  bleeding  love. 

3  Weak,  unworthy,  sinful,  vile, 
Yet  we  seek  thy  heavenly  smile : 
Canst  thou  all  our  sins  forgive? 
Dost  thou  bid  us  look  and  live  ? 
Lord,  we  wonder  and  adore ! 
Oh,  for  grace  to  love  thee  more  ! 

1113.  CM. 

1  Lord,  may  the  spirit  of  this  feast — 
The  earnest  of  thy  love — 
Maintain  a  dwelling  in  our  breast, 
Until  we  meet  above. 


lord's  supper.  613 

2  The  healing  sense  of  pardoned  sin, 

The  hope  that  never  tires, 
The  strength  a  pilgrim's  race  to  win9 
The  joy  that  heaven  inspires  : — 

3  Still  may  their  light  our  duties  trace 

In  lines  of  hallowed  flame, 
Like  that  upon  the  prophet's  face, 
When  from  the  mount  he  came. 

4  But  if  no  more  with  kindred  dear 

The  broken  bread  we  share, 
Nor  at  the  banquet-board  appear, 
To  breathe  the  grateful  prayer  ; 

5  Forget  us  not, — when  on  the  bed 

Of  dire  disease  we  waste, 
Or  to  the  chambers  of  the  dead, 
And  bar  of  judgment  haste  I 

6  Forget  not, — thou  who  bore  the  woe 

Of  Calvary's  fatal  tree, — 
Those  who  within  these  courts  below 
Have  thus  remembered  thee. 

1114.  1  Cor.  11  :26.  C.  M. 

1  All  praise  to  Him  of  Nazareth  ! 

The  Holy  One  who  came, 
For  love  of  man,  to  die  a  death 
Of  agony  and  shame  ! 

2  Dark  was  the  grave  ;  but  when  he  lay 

Within  its  dreary  cell, 
The  beams  of  heaven's  eternal  day 
Upon  its  threshold  fell. 

3  He  grasped  the  iron  vail,  he  drew 

Its  gloomy  folds  aside, 
And  opened  to  his  followers'  view 
The  glorious  world  they  hide. 
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614  CHURCH. 

4  In  tender  memory  of  his  grave 

The  mystic  bread  we  take, 
And  muse  upon  the  life  he  gave 
So  freely  for  our  sake. 

5  A  boundless  love  he  bore  mankind  ; 

Oh,  may  at  least  a  part 
Of  that  strong  love  descend  and  find 
A  place  in  every  heart! 

1115.  CM. 

1  Lord  !  at  thy  table  I  behold 

The  wonders  of  thy  grace  ; 
But  most  of  all  admire  that  I 
Should  find  a  welcome  place. 

2  What  strange  surprising  grace  is  this, 

That  such  a  soul  has  room  ! 
My  Saviour  takes  me  by  the  hand, 
My  Jesus  bids  me  come. 

3  Ye  saints  below,  and  hosts  of  heaven, 

Join  all  your  praising  powers  ; 
No  theme  is  like  redeeming  love, 
No  Saviour  is  like  ours. 

4  Had  I  ten  thousand  hearts,  dear  Lord  ! 

I  'd  give  them  all  to  thee  ; 
Had  I  ten  thousand  tongues,  they  all 
Should  join  the  harmony. 

1116.  7s  &  6s. 

1  Lamb  of  God  !  whose  bleeding  love 

We  now  recall  to  mind, 
Send  the  answer  from  above, 

And  let  us  mercy  find  : 
Think  on  us,  who  think  on  thee, 

Every  burdened  soul  release  ; 
Oh,  remember  Calvary, 

And  bid  us  go  in  peace  ! 


lord's  supper.  615 

2  By  thine  agonizing  pain, 

And  bloody  sweat,  we  pray — 
By  thy  dying  love  to  man, 

Take  all  our  sins  away : 
Burst  our  bonds,  and  set  us  free, 

From  all  sin  do  thou  release ; 
Oh,  remember  Calvary, 

And  bid  us  go  in  peace  ! 

3  Let  thy  blood,  by  faith  applied, 

The  sinner's  pardon  seal ; 
Own  us  freely  justified, 

And  all  our  sickness  heal : 
By  thy  passion  on  the  tree, 

Let  our  griefs  and  troubles  cease ; 
Oh,  remember  Calvary, 

And  bid  us  go  in  peace ! 

HIT.  Matt.  26;  29.  10s. 

1  Here,  0  my  Lord,  I  see  thee  face  to  face ; 

Here  would  I  touch  and  handle  things  unseen ; 
Here  grasp  with  firmer  hand  the  eternal  grace, 
And  all  my  weariness  upon  thee  lean. 

2  Here  would  I  feed  upon  the  bread  of  God ; 

Here  drink  with  thee  the  ro)Tal  wine  of  heaven ; 
Here  would  I  lay  aside  each  earthly  load, 
Here  taste  afresh  the  calm  of  sin  forgiven. 

3  Too  soon  we  rise  ;  the  symbols  disappear ; 

The  feast,  though  not  the  love,  is  passed  and  gone; 
The  bread  and  wine  remove,  but  thou  art  here — 
Nearer  than  ever — still  my  Shield  and  Sun. 

4  Feast  after  feast  thus  comes  and  passes  by ; 

Yet,  passing,  points  to  the  glad  feast  above, — 
Giving  sweet  foretaste  of  the  festal  joy, 

The  Lamb's  a-reat  bridal  feast  of  bliss  and  love. 


616  CHURCH. 

1118.  C.  L.  M. 

1  Forg-et  thyself !  Christ  bade  thee  come 

To  think  upon  his  love, 
Which  could  reverse  the  sinner's  doom, 

And  write  his  name  above ; 
Bid  the  returning  rebel  live, 
And  freely  all  his  sins  forgive. 

2  Forget  thyself!  and  think  what  pain, 

What  agony  he  bore, 
To  wash  away  each  guilty  stain, 

To  bless  thee  evermore  : 
To  fit  thee  for  his  high  abode, 
The  temple  of  the  living  God. 

3  Forget  thyself!  but  let  thy  soul 

With  memories  o'erflow, 
Rejoice  in  his  supreme  control, 

And  seek  his  will  to  know  : 
With  thankful  heart  approach  the  feast, 
And  tbou  wilt  be  a  welcome  guest. 

1119.  John  19: 25.  L.  M. 

1  Bear  Lord,  amid  the  throng  that  pressed 

Around  thee  on  the  cursed  tree, 
Some  loyal,  loving  hearts  were  there, 
Some  pitying  eyes  that  wept  for  thee. 

2  Like  them  may  we  rejoice  to  own 

Our   dying   Lord,   though    crowned    with 
thorn  ; 
Like  thee,  thy  blessed  self,  endure 
The  cross  with  all  its  cruel  scorn. 

3  Thy  cross,  thy  lonely  path  below, 

Show  what  thy  brethren  all  should  be ; 
Pilgrims  on  earth,  disowned  by  those 
Who  see  no  beauty,  Lord,  in  thee. 


lord's  supper.  617 

1120.  Matt.  26:  36.  Us. 

1  O  Garden  of  Olives,  thou  dear  honored  spot, 
The  fame  of  thy  wonders  shall  ne'er  be  forgot ; 

.     The  theme  most  transporting  to  seraphs  above ; 
The  triumph  of  sorrow, — the  triumph  of  love  ! 

2  Come,  saints,  and  adore  him  ;  come,  bow  at  his  feet: 
Oh,  give  him  the  glory,  the  praise  that  is  meet: 
Let  joyful  hosannas  unceasing  arise, 

And  join  the  full  chorus  that  gladdens  the  shies ! 

1121.  Psalm  137.  L.  M. 

1  When  vre,  our  wearied  limbs  to  rest, 

Sat  down  by  proud  Euphrates'  stream, 
We  wept,  with  doleful  thoughts  oppressed, 
And  Zion  was  our  mournful  theme. 

2  Our  harps  that,  when  with  joy  we  sung, 

Were  wont  their  tuneful  parts  to  bear, 
With  silent  strings  neglected  hung 
On  willow  trees  that  withered  there. 

3  How  shall  we  tune  our  voice  to  sing, 

Or  touch  our  harps  with  skillful  hands? 
Shall  hymns  of  joy,  to  God  our  King, 
Be  sung  by  slaves  in  foreign  lands  ? 

4  0  Salem  !  our  once  happy  seat, — 

When  I  of  thee  forgetful  prove, 

PLet  then  my  trembling  hand  forget 
The  tuneful  strings  with  art  to  move. 

1122.  Psalm  £0.  L.  M. 

1  Great  Shepherd  of  thine  Israel, 
Who  didst  between  the  cherubs  dwell, 
And  lead  the  tribes,  thy  chosen  sheep, 
Safe  through  the  desert  and  the  deep ! 

2  Thy  church  is  in  the  desert  now  : 

Shine  from  on  high,  and  guide  us  through ; 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore : 
We  shall  be  saved,  and  sigh  no  more. 


618  CHURCH. 

3  Hast  thou  not  planted  with  thy  hand 
A  lovely  vine  in  this  our  land  ? 

Did  not  thy  power  defend  it  round, 
And  heavenly  dew  enrich  the  ground? 

4  How  did  the  spreading  branches  shoot. 
And  bless  the  nations  with  their  fruit? 
But  now,  0  Lord,  look  down  and  see 
Thy  mourning  vine,  that  lovely  tree. 

5  Return,  almighty  God,  return, 

Nor  let  thy  bleeding  vineyard  mourn  : 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore, 
We  shall  be  saved,  and  sigh  no  more. 

1 1  23.  Psalm  137  :  2.  L.  M. 

1  Why,  on  the  bending  willows  hung, 

Israel!  still  sleeps  thy  tuneful  string? — 
Still  mute  remains  thy  sullen  tongue, 
And  Zion's  song  denies  to  sing"? 

2  Awake  !  thy  sweetest  raptures  raise ! 

Let  harp  and  voice  unite  their  strains : 
Thy  promised  King  his  sceptre  sways  ; 
Jesus,  thine  own  Messiah,  reigns  I 

3  No  taunting  foes  the  song  require  ; 

No  strangers  mock  thy  captive  chain  ; 
But  friends  provoke  the  silent  lyre, 
And  brethren  ask  the  holy  strain. 

4  Nor  fear  thy  Salem's  hill  to  wrong, 

If  other  lands  thy  triumph  share : 
A  heavenly  city  claims  thy  song ; 
A  brighter  Salem  rises  there. 

5  By  foreign  streams  no  longer  roam  ; 

Nor,  weeping,  think  of  Jordan's  flood  : 
In  every  clime  behold  a  home, 
In  every  temple  see  thy  God. 


PROGRESS    AND    MISSIONS.  619 

1124.  Psalm  45.  L.  M. 

1  God  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints, 

"When  storms  of  sharp  distress  invade : 
Ere  we  can  offer  our  complaints, 
Behold  him  present  with  his  aid. 

2  Let  mountains  from  their  seats  be  hurled 

Down  to  the  deep,  and  buried  there, 
Convulsions  shake  the  solid  world — 
Our  faith  shall  never  yield  to  fear. 

3  Loud  may  the  troubled  ocean  roar ; 

In  sacred  peace  our  souls  abide ; 
While  every  nation,  every  shore, 

Trembles,  and  dreads  the  swelling  tide. 

4  There  is  a  stream  whose  gentle  flow 

Supplies  the  city  of  our  God, 
Life,  love,  and  joy,  still  gliding  through, 
And  watering  our  divine  abode. 

5  That  sacred  stream,  thine  holy  word, 

Our  grief  allays,  our  fear  controls ; 
Sweet  peace  thy  promises  afford, 

And  give  new  strength  to  fainting  souls. 

O  3  o 

6  Zion  enjoys  her  Monarch's  love, 

Secure  against  a  threatening  hour  ; 
Nor  can  her  firm  foundation  move, 

Built  on  his  truth,  and  armed  with  power. 

1125.  Ira  51:  3.  L.  }£ 

1  Behold  the  expected  time  draw  near, 
The  shades  disperse,  the  dawn  appear  \ 
Behold  the  wilderness  assume 

The  beauteous  tints  of  Eden's  bloom ! 

2  Events  with  prophecies  conspire, 
To  raise  our  faith,  our  zeal  to  fire : 
The  ripening  fields,  already  white, 
Present  a  harvest  to  the  sight. 


620  CHURCH. 

3  The  untaught  heathen  waits  to  know 
The  joy  the  gospel  will  bestow  ; 
The  exiled  captive,  to  receive 

The  freedom  Jesus  has  to  give. 

4  Come,  let  us,  with  a  grateful  heart, 
In  this  blest  labor  share  a  part ; 

Our  prayers  and  offerings  gladly  bring, 
To  aid  the  triumphs  of  our  King. 

1  1  26.  Phil.  2  :  10,  11.  L.   M. 

1  0  Spirit  of  the  living  God, 

In  all  thy  plenitude  of  grace, 
Where'er  the  foot  of  man  hath  trod, 
Descend  on  our  apostate  race. 

2  Give  tongues  of  fire,  and  hearts  of  love, 

To  preach  the  reconciling  word  ; 
Give  power  and  unction  from  above, 
Where'er  the  joyful  sound  is  heard. 

3  Be  darkness,  at  thy  coming,  light; 

Confusion — order,  in  thy  path  ; 
Souls  without  strength,  inspire  with  might; 
Bid  mercy  triumph  over  wrath. 

4  Baptize. the  nations,  far  and  nigh; 

The  triumphs  of.  the  cross  record  ; 
The  name  of*  Jesus  glorify, 

Till  every  kindred  call  him  Lord. 

1127.  I».9:&  L.  M. 

1  Though  now  the  nations  sit  beneath 
The  darkness  of  overspreading  death, 
God  will  arise  with  light  divine, 

On  Zion's  holy  towers  to  shine. 

2  That  light  shall  glance  on  distant  lands, 
And  heathen  tribes,  in  joyful  bands, 
Come  with  exulting  haste  to  prove 
The  power  and  greatness  of  his  love. 


PROGRESS    AND    MISSIONS.  G21 

3  Lord,  spread  the  triumphs  of  thy  grace  ; 
Let  truth  and  righteousness,  and  peace, 
In  mild  and  lovely  forms,  display 
The  glories  of  the  latter  day. 

1128.  Psalm  72.  L.   M. 

1  Great  God,  whose  universal  sway 

The  known  and  unknown  worlds  obey, 
Xow  give  the  kingdom  to  thy  Sod, 
Extend  his  power,  exalt  his  throne. 

2  Thy  sceptre  well  becomes  his  hands, 
All  heaven  submits  to  his  commands ; 
His  justice  shall  avenge  the  poor, 
And  pride  and  rage  prevail  no  more. 

3  "With  power  he  vindicates  the  just, 
And  treads  the  oppressor  in  the  dust ; 
His  worship  and  his  fear  shall  last, 
Till  hours,  and  years,  and  time  be  past, 

4  The  heathen  lands  that  lie  beneath 
The  shades  of  overspreading  death, 
Revive  at  his  first  dawning  light, 
And  deserts  blossom  at  the  sight. 

5  The  saints  shall  flourish  in  his  days, 
Dressed  in  the  robes  of  joy  and  praise; 
Peace,  like  a  river  from  his  throne, 
Shall  flow  to  nations  yet  unknown. 

1129.  Luke  4;  19.  L.  Au 

1  Eternal  Father  !  thou  hast  said, 

That  Christ  all  glory  shall  obtain  ; 
That  he  who  once  a  sufferer  bled, 

Shall  o'er  the  world,  a  conqueror,  reign. 

2  We  wait  thy  triumph,  Saviour  King ! 

Long  ages  have  prepared  thy  way  ; 
Xow  all  abroad  thy  banner  fling, 
Set  Time's  great  battle  in  array. 


C22  CHURCH. 

3  Thy  hosts  are  mustered  to  the  field  ; 

"The  Cross  !  the  Cross  !"  the  battle-call ; 
The  old  grim  towers  of  darkness  yield. 
And  soon  shall  totter  to  their  fall. 

4  On  mountain  tops  the  watch-fires  glow, 

Where  scattered  wide  the  watchmen  stand  ; 
Voice  echoes  voice,  and  onward  flow 
The  joyous  shouts,  from  land  to  land. 

5  Oh,  fill  thy  church  with  faith  and  power  ! 

Bid  her  long  night  of  weeping  cease ; 
To  groaning  nations  haste  the  hour, 
Of  life  and  freedom,  light  and  peace. 

C  Come,  Spirit,  make  thy  wonders  known  ! 
Fulfill  the  Father's  high  decree ; 
Then  earth,  the  might  of  hell  o'erthrown, 
Shall  keep  her  last  great  jubilee. 


o 


Rev.  11  :  15.  L.  ]VL 

1  Ascend  thy  throne,  almighty  King, 

And  spread  thy  glories  all  abroad  ; 
Let  thine  own  arm  salvation  bring, 
And  be  thou  known  the  gracious  God. 

2  Let  millions  bow  before  thy  seat, 

Let  humble  mourners  seek  thy  face, 
Bring  daring  rebels  to  thy  feet, 
Subdued  by  thy  victorious  grace. 

3  Oh,  let  the  kingdoms  of  the  world 

Become  the  kingdoms  of  the  Lord  ! 
Let  saints  and  angels  praise  thy  name  ; 
Be  thou  thro'  heaven  and  earth  adored. 

1131.  L.M. 

1   From  day  to  day,  before  our  eyes, 

Grows  and  extends  the  work  begun  ; 
When  shall  the  new  creation  rise 
O'er  every  land  beneath  the  sun  I 


PROG-RE    3    AND    MISSIONS.  623 

2  When,  in  the  sabbath  of  his  love, 

Shall  God  from  all  his  labors  rest ; 
And  bending  from  his  throne  above, 
Again  pronounce  his  creatures  blest  ? 

3  As  sang  the  morning  stars  of  old, 

Shouted  the  sons  of  God  for  joy ; 
His  widening  reign  while  we  behold, 

Let  praise  and  prayer  our  tongues  employ ; 

4  Till  the  redeemed  in  every  clime, 

Yea,  all  that  breathe,  and  move,  and  live, 
To  Christ,  through  every  age  of  time, 
The  kingdom,  power,  and  glory  give. 

1132.  Isa.  52:1.  L.  M. 

1  Zion,  awake  !  behold  the  day  ! 
Pat  on  thy  beautiful  array  ! 
Church  of  our  God,  arise  and  shine, 
Bright  with  the  beams  of  truth  divine. 

2  Soon  shall  thy  radiance  stream  afar, 
Wide  as  the  heathen  nations  are  ; 
Gentiles  and  kings  thy  light  shall  view; 
All  shall  admire,  and  love  thee  too. 

1133.  L.M. 

1  Look  from  thy  sphere  of  endless  day, 

O  God  of  mercy  and  of  might ! 
In  pity  look  on  those  who  stray, 
Benighted,  in  this  land  of  light. 

2  In  peopled  vale,  in  lonely  glen, 

In  crowded  mart,  by  stream  or  sea, 
How  many  of  the  sons  of  men 

Hear  not  the  message  sent  from  thee  ! 

3  Send  forth  thy  heralds,  Lord,  to  call 

The  thoughtless  young,  the  hardened  old, 
A  scattered,  homeless  flock,  till  all 
Be  gathered  to  thy  peaceful  fold. 


624  CHURCH. 

4  Send  them  thy  mighty  word  to  speak, 

Till  faith  shall  dawn,  and  doubt  depart, 
To  awe  the  bold,  to  stay  the  weak, 
And  bind  and  heal  the  broken  heart. 

5  Then  all  these  wastes,  a  dreary  scene, 

That  make  us  sadden  as  we  gaze, 
Shall  grow  with  living  waters  green, 
And  lift  to  heaven  the  voice  of  praise. 

1134.  I.a.52:l.  L.  M. 

1  Triumphant  Zion,  lift  thy  head 

From  dust,  and  darkness,  and  the  dead  ; 
Though  humbled  long,  awake  at  length, 
And  gird  thee  with  thy  Saviour's  strength. 

2  Put  all  thy  beauteous  garments  on, 
And  let  thy  various  charms  be  known  : 
The  world  thy  glories  shall  confer. 
Decked  in  the  robes  of  righteousness. 

3  No  more  shall  foes  unclean  invade, 
And  fill  thy  hallowed  Avails  with  dread  ; 
No  more  shall  hell's  insulting  host 
Their  victory  and  thy  sorrows  boast. 

4  God,  from  on  high,  thy  groans  will  hear  ; 
His  hand  thy  ruins  shall  repair  ; 

Nor  will  thy  watchful  monarch  cease 
To  guard  thee  in  eternal  peace. 

1135.  Psalm  102:  13.  L.   M. 

1  Sovereign  of  worlds!  display  thy  power: 
Be  this  thy  Zion's  favored  hour ; 

Bid  the  bright  Morning  Star  ar 
And  point  the  nations  to  the  skies. 

2  Set  up  thy  throne  where  Satan  reigns, — 
On  Afric's  shore,  on  India's  plains, 

On  wilds  and  continents  unknown, — 
And  make  the  nations  all  thine  own. 


PROGRESS    AND    MISSIONS.  625 

3  Speak!  and  the  world  shall  hear  thy  voice; 
Speak  !  and  the  desert  shall  rejoice  ; 
Scatter  the  o-loorn  of  heathen  night, 
And  bid  all  nations  hail  the  light. 

1133.  Bev.  11:5.  L.   M. 

1  Soo:r  may  the  last  glad  song  arise 
Through  all  the  millions  of  the  skies — 
That  song  of  triumph  which  records 
That  all  the  earth  is  now  the  Lord's  ! 

2  Let  thrones  and  powers  and  kingdoms  be 
Obedient,  mighty  God.  to  thee  ! 

And,  over  land  and  stream  and  main, 
Wave  thou  the  .sceptre  of  thy  reign  ! 

3  Oh,  let  that  glorious  anthem  swell, 
Let  host  to  host  the  triumph  tell, 
That  not  one  rebel  heart  remains, 
But  over  all  the  Saviour  reigns ! 

1137.  L.  M. 

1  Marked  as  the  purpose  of  the  skies, 
This  promise  meets  our  anxious  eyes, 
That  heathen  lands  the  Lord  shall  know, 
And  warm  with  faith  each  bosom  glow. 

2  Ev'n  now  the  hallowed  scenes  appear ; 
Ev'n  now  unfolds  the  promised  year  ; 
Lo  !  distant  shores  thy  heralds  trace, 
And  bear  the  tidings  of  thy  grace. 

3  'Mid  burning  climes  and  frozen  plains, 
Where  pagan  darkness  brooding  reigns, 
Lord!  mark  their  steps,  their  fears  subdue, 
And  nerve  their  arm,  and  clear  their  view. 

4  When,  worn  by  toil,  their  spirits  fall, 
Bid  them  the  glorious  future  hail ; 
Bid  them  the  crown  of  life  survey. 
And  onward  urge  their  conquering  way. 


626  CHURCH. 

1138.  L.  M. 

1  Ye  Christian  heralds  !  go,  proclaim 
Salvation  through  Immanuel's  name  ; 
To  distant  climes  the  tidings  bear, 
And  plant  the  Rose  of  Sharon  there. 

2  He  '11  shield  you  with  a  wall  of  fire, 
With  flaming  zeal  your  breast  inspire, 
Bid  raging  winds  their  fury  cease, 
And  hush  the  tempest  into  peace. 

3  And  when  our  labors  all  are  o'er, 
Then  we  shall  meet  to  part  no  more, — 
Meet  with  the  blood-bought  throng,  to  fall, 
And  crown  our  Jesus — Lord  of  all  I 

1139.  L.M. 

1  Assembled  at  thy  great  command, 
Before  thy  face,  dread  King,  we  stand  ; 
The  voice  that  marshaled  every  star, 
Has  called  thy  people  from  afar. 

2  We  meet,  through  distant  lands  to  spread 
The  truth  for  which  the  martyrs  bled  ; 
Along  the  line,  to  either  pole, 

The  thunder  of  thy  praise  to  roll. 

3  Our  prayers  assist,  accept  our  praise, 
Our  hopes  revive,  our  courage  raise ; 
Our  counsels  aid,  to  each  impart 
The  single  eye,  the  faithful  heart. 

4  Forth  with  thy  chosen  heralds  come, 
Recall  the  wandering  spirits  home  ; 
From  Zion's  mount  send  forth  the  sound, 
To  spread  the  spacious  earth  around. 

1140.  Mai.  4:  2.  L.  M. 

1   O  Sun  of  righteousness,  arise, 

With  gentle  beams  on  Zion  shine; 
Dispel  the  darkness  from  our  eyes, 
And  souls  awake  to  life  divine. 


PROGRESS    AND    MISSIONS.  627 

2  On  all  around,  let  grace  descend, 

Like  heavenly  dew,  or  copious  showers  ; 
That  we  may  call  our  God  our  friend  ; 
That  we  may  hail  salvation  ours. 

1141.  Psalm  72.  L.  M. 

1  Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run  ; 

His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2  For  him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  praises  throng  to  crown  his  head  ; 
His  name,  like  sweet  perfume,  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

3  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  sweetest  song ; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 

4  Blessings  abound  where'er  he  reigns, 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  loose  his  chains ; 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

5  Let  every  creature  rise,  and  bring 
Peculiar  honors  to  our  King  : 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
Aud  earth  repeat  the  long  amen. 

1142.  Ha*.  3:  2.  g.  11 

1  O  Lord,  thy  work  revive, 

In  Zion's  gloomy  hour, 
And  make  her  dying  graces  live 
By  thy  restoring  power. 

2  Awake  thy  chosen  few 

To  fervent,  earnest  prayer  ; 
Again  may  they  their  vows  renew, 
Thy  blessed  presence  share. 


G28  church. 

3  Thy  Spirit  then  will  speak 

Through  lips  of  feeble  clay, 
And  hearts  of  adamant  will  break, 
And  rebels  will  obey. 

4  Lord,  lend  thy  gracious  ear ; 

Oh,  listen  to  our  cry ; 
Oh,  come  and  bring  salvation  here 
Our  hopes  on  thee  rely. 


1143.  Lam.  1:4.  S.  M. 

1  Oh,  for  the  happy  hour 

"When  God  will  hear  our  cry, 
And  send,  with  a  reviving  power, 
His  Spirit  from  on  high. 

2  We  meet,  we  sing,  we  pray, 

"We  listen  to  the  word, 
In  vain  ; — we  see  no  cheering  ray 
No  cheering  voice  is  heard. 

3  While  many  crowd  thy  house, 

How  few\  around  thy  board, 
Meet  to  recount  their  solemn  vows, 
And  bless  thee  as  their  Lord ! 

4  Thou,  thou  alone  canst  give 

Thy  gospel  sure  success ; 
Canst  bid  the  dying  sinner  live 
Anew  in  holiness. 

5  Come,  then,  with  power  divine, 

Spirit  of  life  and  love  ! 
Then  shall  this  people  all  be  thine, 
This  church  like  that  above. 

1144.  Rev.  22:20.  S.  M. 

1   Come,  Lord,  and  tarry  not ! 

Bring  the  long-looked-for  day  ; 
Oh,  why  these  years  of  waiting  here, 
These  ao-es  of  delav  ? 


PROGRESS    AND    MISSIONS. 

2  Come,  for  thy  saints  still  wait ; 

Daily  ascends  their  sigh  ; 
The  Spirit  and  the  Bride  say,  Come  ! 
Dost  thou  not  hear  the  cry  \ 

3  Come,  for  creation  groans, 

Impatient  of  thy  stay, 
Worn  out  with  these  long  years  of  ill, 
These  ages  of  delay. 

4  Come,  and  make  all  things  new, 

Build  up  this  ruined  earth, 
Restore  our  faded  paradise, — 
Creation's  second  birth. 

5  Come  and  begin  thy  reign 

Of  everlasting  peace  ; 
Come,  take  the  kingdom  to  thyself, 
Great  Kino-  of  Righteousness  : 


1145.  Phil.  2:10,11.  S.  M. 

1  0  thou  whom  we  adore  ! 

To  bless  our  earth  again, 
Assume  thine  own  almighty  power, 
And  o'er  the  nations  reign. 

2  The  world's  Desire  and  Hope, 

All  power  to  thee  is  given  ; 
Xow  set  the  last  great  empire  up, 
Eternal  Lord  of  heaven  ! 

8  A  gracious  Saviour,  thou 

Wilt  all  thy  creatures  bless ; 
And  every  knee  to  thee  shall  bow, 
And  every  tongue  confess. 

4  According  to  thy  word, 

Xow  be  thy  grace  revealed  ; 
And  with  the  knowledge  of  the  Lord, 
Let  all  the  earth  be  filled. 


630  CHURCH. 

1146.  Isa.  60:2.  S.   M. 

1  0  Lord  our  God !  arise  ; 

The  cause  of  truth  maintain  ; 
And  wide  o'er  all  the  peopled  world 
Extend  her  blessed  reign. 

2  Thou  Prince  of  life  !  arise, 

Nor  let  thy  glory  cease ; 
Far  spread  the  conquests  of  thy  grace, 
And  bless  the  earth  with  peace. 

3  Thou  Holy  Ghost !  arise, 

Extend  thy  healing  wing, 
And,  o'er  a  dark  and  ruined  world, 
Let  light  and  order  spring. 

4  All  on  the  earth  !  arise, 

To  God,  the  Saviour  sing ; 
From  shore  to  shore,  from  earth  to  heaven, 
Let  echoing  anthems  ring. 

1147.  S.M. 

1  O  God  of  sovereign  grace, 

We  bow  before  thy  throne, 
And  plead,  for  all  the  human  race, 
The  merits  of  thy  Son. 

2  Spread  through  the  earth,  0  Lord, 

The  knowledge  of  thy  ways  ; 

And  let  all  lands  with  joy  record 

The  great  Redeemer's  praise. 

1148.  Matt.  0:10.  S.  M. 

1  Come,  kingdom  of  our  God, 

Sweet  reign  of  light  and  love  ! 
Shed  peace,  and  hope,  and  joy  abroad, 
And  wisdom  from  above. 

2  Over  our  spirits  first 

Extend  thy  healing  reign  ; 
There  raise  and  quench  the  sacred  thirst, 
That  never  pains  again. 


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3  Come,  kingdom  of  our  God ! 

And  make  the  broad  earth  thine ; 
Stretch  o'er  her  lands  and  isles  the  rod 
That  flowers  with  grace  divine. 

4  Soon  may  all  tribes  be  blest 

"With  fruit  from  life's  glad  tree  ; 
And  in  its  shade  like  brothers  rest, 
Sons  of  one  family. 

149.  Rev.  11:  15.  7  s,  D. 

1  Hark  !  the  song  of  Jubilee, 

Loud  as  mighty  thunders  roar, 
Or  the  fullness  of  the  sea, 

When  it  breaks  upon  the  shore  ! 
Hallelujah  !  for  the  Lord 

God  omnipotent,  shall  reign ! 
Hallelujah  !  let  the  word 

Echo  round  the  earth  and  main. 

2  Hallelujah  !  hark,  the  sound, 

From  the  depths  unto  the  skies, 
Wakes  above,  beneath,  around, 

All  creation's  harmonies ! 
See  Jehovah's  banner  furled, 

Sheathed  bis  sword,  he  speaks — 'tis  done! 
And  the  kingdoms  of  this  world 

Are  the  kingdoms  of  his  Son  ! 

3  He  shall  reign  from  pole  to  pole, 

With  illimitable  sway  ; 
He  shall  reign,  when  like  a  scroll 

Yonder  heavens  are  passed  away. 
Then  the  end  :  beneath  his  rod 

Man's  last  enemy  shall  fall : 
Hallelujah  !  Christ  in  God, 

God  in  Christ,  is  all  in  all ! 


632  CHURCH. 

1150.  2Thess.2:S-  7s5  D. 

1  Come,  Desire  of  nations,  come  ! 
Hasten,  Lord,  the  general  doom  ! 
Hear  the  Spirit  and  the  Bride; 
Come,  and  take  ns  to  thy  side: 
Thou,  who  hast  our  place  prepared, 
Make  us  meet  for  our  reward  ; 
Then,  with  all  thy  saints  descend : 
Then,  our  earthly  trials  end. 

2  Mindful  of  thy  chosen  race, 
Shorten  these  vindictive  days; 
Hear  us  now,  and  save  thine  own, 
Who  for  fall  redemption  groan! 
Now  destroy  the  Man  of  Sin, 
Now  thine  ancient  flock  bring  in  ! 
Filled  with  righteousness  divine, 
Claim  a  ransomed  world  for  thine. 

3  Plant  thy  heavenly  kingdom  here  ; 
Glorious  in  thy  saints  appear  : 
Speak  the  sacred  number  sealed, 
Speak  the  mystery  revealed  ; 
Take  to  thee  thy  royal  power  ; 
Reign  1  when  sin  shall  be  no  more  ; 
Reign  !  when  death  no  more  shall  be  : 
Reign  to  all  eternity  ! 


1151.  Isa.  21  :  II.  Ts,  D. 

1   Watchman  !  tell  us  of  the  night, 

What  its  signs  of  promise  are. — 
Traveler!  o'er  yon  mountain's  height 

See  that  glory-beaming  star  ! 
Watchman  !  dees  its  beauteous  ray 

Aught  of  joy  or  hope  foretell  ? — 
Traveler  !  yes  ;  it  briugs  the  day — 

Promised  day  of  Israel. 


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Watchman  I  tell  us  of  the  night, 

Higher  yet  that  star  ascends. — 
Traveler  !   blessedness  and  light, 

Peace  and  truth  its  course  portends  ! 
Watchman  !   will  its  beams  alone 

Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth  \ 
Traveler  !   ages  are  its  own,  ^ 

See,  it  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth  ! 

Watchman  !  tell  us  of  the  night, 

For  the  morniug  seems  to  dawn. — 
Traveler  !  darkness  takes  its  flight, 

Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn. — 
Watchman  !  let  thy  wanderings  cease  ; 

Hie  thee  to  thy  quiet  home. — 
Traveler  !  lo  !  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Lo  !   the  Son  of  God  is  come  ! 


1152.  Isa.  51:3.  lis  &   lOS. 

1  Hail  to  the  brightness  of  Zion's  glad  morning  ! 

Joy  to  the  lands  that  in  darkness  have  lain  ! 
Hushed  be  the  accents  of  sorrow  and  mourning  ; 
Zion  in  triumph  begins  her  mild  reign. 

2  Hail  to  the  brightness  of  Zion's  glad  morning, 

Long  by  the  prophets  of  Israel  foretold ; 

Hail  to  the  millions  from  bondage  returning ; 

Gentiles  and  Jews  the  blest  vision  behold. 

3  Lo,  in  the  desert  rich  flowers  are  springing; 

Streams  ever  copious  are  gliding  along ; 
Loud  from  the  mountain  tops  echoes  are  ringing; 
Wastes  rise  in  verdure,  and  mingle  in  song, 

4  See,  from  all  lands,  from  the  isles  of  the  ocean, 

Praise  to  Jehovah  ascending  on  high  ; 
Fallen  are  the  engines  of  war  and  commotion ; 
Shouts  of  salvation  are  rendino-  the  sky. 


634  CHURCH. 

1153.  Isa.  60:20,  lls&10s. 

1  Wake  thee,  0  Zion,  thy  mourning  is  ended, 

God,  thine  own  God,  hath  regarded  thy  prayer  : 
Wake  thee,  and  hail  him,  in  glory  descended, 
Thy  darkness  to  scatter,  thy  wastes  to  repair. 

2  Wake  thee,  0  Zion,  his  Spirit  of  power 

To  newness  of  life  is  awaking  the  dead  ; 
Array  thee  in  beauty,  and  greet  the  glad  honr 
That  brings  thee  salvation,  through  Jesus  who 
bled. 

3  Saviour  !  we  gladly  with  voices  resounding, 

Loud  as  the  thunder,  our  chorus  would  swell ; 
Till  from  rock,   wood,    and  mountain    its   echoes 
rebounding, 
To  all  the  wide  world  of  salvation  shall  tell ! 

1154.  Isa.  42  :  10-13.  lis   &    10s. 

1  Isles  of  the  South  !  your  redemption  is  nearing  ; 

Lift,  with  the  waves,  the  glad  song  of  the  free  ! 
He  that  was  promised,  in  triumph  appearing, 
Xow  wields  his  sway  o'er  the  land  and  the  sea. 

2  Loud  from  the  tops  of  the  mountains  sing  praises; 

Valleys  shall  ring  with  the  echoing  strain  ; 
Mighty  in  war,  he  the  standard  upraises, 
Glorious  in  peace,  he  advances  to  reign ! 

1155.  1  Tim.  G  :   15.  Ts. 

1  Wake  the  song  of  jubilee, 
Let  it  echo  o'er  the  sea  ! 

Xow  is  come  the  promised  hour  ; 
Jesus  reigns  with  glorious  power  ! 

2  All  ye  nation?,  join  and  sing, 

Praise  your  Saviour,  praise  your  King ; 
Let  it  sound  from  shore  to  shore — 
"  Jesus  reigns  forevermorc  !" 


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3  Hark  !  the  desert  lands  rejoice  ; 
And  the  islands  join  their  voice  ; 
Joy  !  the  whole  creation  sings, — 
"  Jesus  is  the  Kino-  of  kin^s  !" 

1156.  Acts  2:15.  7s. 

1  Fount  of  everlasting  love  ! 

Rich  thy  streams  of  mercy  arey 
Flowing  purely  from  above  ; 

Beauty  marks  their  course  afar. 

2  Lo !  thy  church,  athirst  and  faint, 

Drinks  the  full,  refreshing  tide ; 
Thou  hast  heard  her  sad  complaint, 
Floods  of  grace  are  sweeping  wide ! 

3  God  of  mercy,  to  thy  throne 

Now  our  fervent  thanks  we  bring  ; 
Thine  the  glory,  thine  alone, 
Joyous  praise  to  thee  we  sing, 

4  "While  we  lift  our  grateful  song, 

Let  thy  Spirit  still  descend  ; 
Roll  the  tide  of  grace  along, 

Widening,  deepening,  to  the  end  ! 

1157,  Luke  i:78.  7S. 

1  Sons  of  men,  behold  from  far, 
Hail  the  long-expected  Star  ! 
Star  of  truth  that  gilds  the  night, 
Guides  bewildered  men  aright. 

2  Xations  all,  remote  and  near, 
Haste,  to  see  your  Lord  appear ; 
Haste,  for  him  your  hearts  prepare, 
Meet  him  manifested  there ! 

3  There  behold  the  Day-spring  rise, 
Pouring  light  on  mortal  eyes ; 
See  it  chase  the  shades  away, 
Shining  to  the  perfect  day  ! 


636  CHURCH. 

1  158.  1  Kings  18  :  44.  *7S. 

1  Saw  ye  not  the  cloud  arise. 

Little  as  the  human  hand? 
Now  it  spreads  along  the  skies, 
Hangs  o'er  all  the  thirsty  land. 

2  Lo,  the  promise  of  a  shower 

Drops  already  from  above; 
But  the  Lord  will  shortly  pour 
All  the  blessings  of  his  love. 

3  More  and  more  it  spreads  and  grows, 

Ever  mighty  to  prevail ; 
Sin's  strongholds  it  now  o'erthrows, 
Shakes  the  trembling  gates  of  hell. 

4  Sons  of  God  !  your  Saviour  praise  ; 

He  the  door  hath  opened  wide; 
He  hath  given  the  word  of  grace ; 
Jesus'  word  is  glorified. 

1159.  Cant.  4:  10.  Ss   &   *7S,  D. 

1  Saviour,  visit  thy  plantation  ! 

Grant  us,  Lord,  a  gracious  rain  : 
All  will  come  to  desolation, 

Unless  thou  return  again. 
Keep  no  longer  at  a  distance, 

Shine  upon  us  from  on  high, 
Lest,  for  want  of  thine  assistance, 

Every  plant  should  droop  and  die. 

2  Once,  O  Lord,  thy  garden  flourished  ; 

Every  part  looked  gay  and  green ; 
Then  thy  word  our  spirits  nourished  : 

Happy  seasons  we  have  seen. 
But  a  drought  has  since  succeeded, 

And  a  sad  decline  we  see  : 
Lord,  thv  help  is  greatly  needed  : 

Help  can  only  come  from  thee. 


PROGRESS    AND    MISSIONS.  637 

Let  our  mutual  love  be  fervent : 

Make  us  prevalent  in  prayer  ; 
Let  each  one  esteemed  thy  servant 

Shun  the  world's  bewitching  snare. 
Break  the  tempter's  fatal  power, 

Turn  the  stony  heart  to  flesh, 
And  begin  from  this  good  hour 

To  revive  thy  work  afresh. 


1160.  Psalm  ST.  83  &   ?S,  Da 

1  Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 

Zion,  city  of  our  God ! 
He  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 
Formed  thee  for  his  own  abode  : 
.     On  the  Rock  of  Ages  founded — 
What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  \ 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 
Thou  may'st  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

2  See,  the  streams  of  living  waters, 

Springing  from  eternal  love, 
Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 

And  all  fear  of  want  remove : 
Who  can  faint,  while  such  a  river 

Ever  flows  their  thirst  t'  assuage  \ 
•  Grace,  which,  like  the  Lord,  the  giver, 

Never  fails  from  ao;e  to  a^e. 

3  Round  each  habitation  hovering, 

See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear  I 
For  a  glory  aud  a  covering, 

Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near : 
He  who  gives  them  daily  manna, 

He  who  listens  when  they  cry, — 
Let  him  hear  the  loud  hosanna, 

Rising  to  his  throne  on  high. 

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038  CHURCH. 

1161.  John  1:9.  8S  &  Ys,  D. 

1  Light  of  those  whose  dreary  dwelling 

Borders  on  the  shades  of  death  I 
Rise  on  us,  thy  love  revealing 

Dissipate  the  clouds  beneath  : 
Thou  of  heaven  and  earth  Creator, 

In  oar  deepest  darkness  rise, — 
Scattering  all  the  night  of  nature. 

Pouring  day  upon  our  eyes. 

2  Still  we  wait  for  thine  appearing; 

Life  and  joy  thy  beams  impart, 
Chasing  all  our  fears,  and  cheering 

Every  poor  benighted  heart : 
Come  and  manifest  thy  favor 

To  the  ransomed,  helpless  race ; 
Come,  thou  glorious  God  and  Saviour  I 

Come,  and  bring  the  gospel  grace. 

3  Save  us,  in  thy  great  compassion, 

O  thou  mild,  pacific  Prince ! 
Give  the  knowledge  of  salvation, 

Give  the  pardon  of  our  sins ; 
By  thine  all-sufficient  merit, 

Every  burdened  soul  release  ; 
Every  weary,  wandering  spirit, 

Guide  into  thy  perfect  peace. 


Isa.  51:10.  8  s  tfc   7s.    D. 

Ziox,  dreary  and  in  anguish, 

'Mid  the  desert  hast  thou  strayed ! 
Oh,  thou  weary,  cease  to  languish  ; 

Jesus  shall  lift  up  thy  head. 
Still  lamenting  and  bemoaning, 

'Mid  thy  follies  and  thy  woes ! 
Soon  repenting  and  returning, 

All  thy  solitude  shall  close. 


PROGRESS    AND    MISSIONS.  639 

Though  benighted  and  forsaken, 

Though  afflicted  and  distressed; 
His  almighty  arm  shall  waken  ; 

Zion's  Kino;  shall  give  thee  rest : 
Cease  thy  sadness,  unbelieving  ; 

Soon  his  glory  shalt  thou  see  1 
Joy  and  gladness,  and  thanksgiving, 

And  the  voice  of  melody ! 


1163.  Rev.  22:20.  8  3  &    7 5.   D. 

1  Come,  thou  long-expected  Jesus, 

Born  to  set  thy  people  free ; 
From  our  fears  and  sins  release  us, 

Let  us  find  our  rest  in  thee  : 
Israel's  Strength  and  Consolation, 

Hope  of  all  the  saints  thou  art; 
Dear  Desire  of  every  nation, 

Jov  of  every  longing  heart. 


2  Born,  thy  people  to  deliver: 

Born  a  child,  and  yet  a  King; 
Born  to  reign  in  us  forever, 

Now  thy  precious  kingdom  bring 
By  thine  own  eternal  Spirit, 

Rule  in  all  our  hearts  alone  5 
By  thine  all-sufficient  merit, 

Raise  us  to  thy  glorious  throne. 


1164.  Ps.  9S:2.  8S,    7S   &   43, 

1  Songs  anew  of  honor  framing, 
Sing  ye  to  the  Lord  alone  ; 
All  his  wondrous  works  proclaiming, — 
Jesus  wondrous  works  hath  done ! 

Glorious  victory 
His  right  hand  and' arm  have  won. 


640  CHURCH. 

2  Now  he  bids  his  great  salvation 

Through  the  heathen  lands  be  told; 
Spread  the  news  through  every  nation, 
And  his  acts  of  grace  unfold ; 

All  the  heathen 
Shall  his  righteousness  behold. 

3  Shout  aloud,  and  hail  the  Saviour; 

Jesus,  Lord  of  all,  proclaim  ; 
As  ye  triumph  in  his  favor, 
All  ye  lands,  declare  his  fame; 

Loud  rejoicing, 
Shout  the  honors  of  his  name. 


1165.  Rev.  19:3.  8S,   7s  &   4S, 

1  Hallelujah  !  best  and  sweetest 

Of  the  hymns  of  praise  above  ; 
Hallelujah !  thou  repeatest, 

Angel  Host,  these  notes  of  love ; 

This  ye  utter, 
While  your  golden  harps  ye  move. 

2  Hallelujah !  Church  Victorious, 

Join  the  concert  of  the  sky  ; 
Hallelujah  !  bright  and  glorious, 
Lift,  ye  saints,  this  strain  on  high ; 

We,  poor  exiles, 
Join  not  yet  your  melody. 

3  Hallelujah  !  strains  of  gladness,  ' 

Suit  not  souls  with  anguish  torn  ; 
Hallelujah  !  sounds  of  sadness 
Best  become  the  heart  forlorn  ; 

Our  offences 
We  with  bitter  tears  must  mourn. 


PROGRESS    AND    MISSIONS.  641 

4  But  our  earnest  supplication, 
Holy  God,  we  raise  to  thee  ; 
Visit  us  with  thy  salvation, 
Make  us  all  thy  joys  to  see. 

Hallelujah  ! 
Ours  at  length  this  strain,  shall  be. 


1166.  Isa.  52:7.  8s,  Is  &  4& 

1  On  the  mountain's  top  appearing, 

Lo  !  the  sacred  herald  stands, 
Welcome  news  to  Zion  bearing — 
Zion,  long  in  hostile  lands  : 

Mourning  captive  ! 
God  himself  shall  loose  thy  bands. 

2  Has  thy  night  been  long  and  mournful  ? 

Have  thy  friends  unfaithful  proved  ? 
Have  thy  foes  been  proud  and  scornful, 
By  thy  sighs  and  tears  unmoved  ? 

Cease  thy  mourning ; 
Zion  still  is  well  beloved. 


3  God,  thy  God,  will  now  restore  thee ; 

He  himself  appears  thy  Friend  ; 
All  thy  foes  shall  flee  before  thee  ; 
Here  their  boasts  and  triumphs  encj 

Great  deliverance 
Zion's  King  will  surely  send. 

4  Peace  and  joy  shall  now  attend  thee ; 

All  thy  warfare  now  is  past ; 
God  thy  Saviour  will  defend  thee  ; 
Victory  is  thine  at  last : 

All  thy  conflicts 
End  in  everlasting  rest. 

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642  CHURCH. 

1 167.  Psalm  125  :  2.  8s,   ^S  &  4s. 

1  Zion  stands  with  hills  surrounded — 

Zion,  kept  by  power  divine  ; 
All  her  foes  shall  be  confounded, 

Though  the  world  in  arms  combine  ;• 

Happy  Zion, 
"What  a  favored  lot  is  thine  ! 

2  Every  human  tie  may  perish  ; 

Friend  to  friend  unfaithful  prove  ; 

Mothers  cease  their  own  to  cherish ; 

Heaven  and  earth  at  last  remove  ; 

But  no  changes 
Can  attend  Jehovah's  love. 

3  In  the  furnace  God  may  prove  thee, 

Thence  to  brino*  thee  forth  more  bright, 
But  can  never  cease  to  love  thee ; 
Thou  art  precious  in  his  sight ; 

God  is  with  thee — 
God,  thine  everlasting  light. 


1  168.  Luke  2  :  32.  Ss,    Ts   &   4s. 

1  O'er  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness, 

Cheered  by  no  celestial  ray, 
Sun  of  righteousness  !  arising, 

Bring  the  bright,  the  glorious  day  ; 

Send  the  gospel 
To  the  earth's  remotest  bound. 

2  Kingdoms  wide  that  sit  in  darkness, — 

Grant  them,  Lord!  the  glorious  light : 
And,  from  eastern  coast  to  western, 
May  the  morning  chase  the  night; 

And  redemption, 
Freely  purchased,  win  the  day. 


PROGRESS    AND    MISSIONS.  643 

3  Fly  abroad,  thou  mighty  gospel ! 
Win  and  conquer,  never  cease ; 
May  thy  lasting,  wide  dominion 
Multiply  and  still  increase  ; 

Sway  thy  sceptre, 
Saviour  !  all  the  world  around. 

1  169.  Acts  16  :  9.  7S  &    6s.  D. 

1  From  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 

From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand, — 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle  ; 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile  ; 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown  ; 
The  heathen,  in  his  blindness, 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone  ! 

3  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high, 
Shall  we,  to  men  benighted, 

The  lamp  of  life  deny?' 
Salvation,  oh,  salvation  ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  name. 

4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole  ; 


644 


Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign  ! 

1170.  Psalm  60  :  4.  7s  &  6s,  D. 

1  Now  be  the  gospel  banner, 

In  every  land,  unfurled ; 
And  be  the  shout, — "  Hosanna  !" 

Re-echoed  through  the  world; 
Till  every  isle  and  nation, 

Till  every  tribe  and  tongue, 
Receive  the  great  salvation, 

And  join  the  happy  throng. 

2  Yes, — thou  shalt  reign  forever, 

O  Jesus,  King  of  kings ! 
Thy  light,  thy  love,  thy  favor, 

Each  ransomed  captive  sings: 
The  isles  for  thee  are  waiting, 

The  deserts  learn  thy  praise, 
The  hills  and  valleys  greeting, 

The  song  responsive  raise. 

1171.  isa.ee:  8.  7  s  &  6s,  D. 

1  The  morning  light  is  breaking; 

The  darkness  disappears; 
The  sons  of  earth  are  waking 

To  penitential  tears; 
Each  breeze  that  sweeps  the  ocean 

Brings  tidings  from  afar, 
Of  nations  in  commotion, 

Prepared  for  Zion's  war. 

2  See  heathen  nations  bending 

Before  the  God  we  love, 
And  thousand  hearts  ascending 
In  gratitude  above ; 


PROGRESS    AND    MISSIONS.  645 

While  sinners,  now  confessing, 

The  gospel  call  obey, 
And  seek  the  Saviour's  blessing, — 

A  nation  in  a  dav. 


Blest  river  of  salvation  ! 

Pursue  thine  onward  way; 
Flow  thou  to  every  nation, 

Nor  in  thy  richness  stay  : 
Stay  not  till  all  the  lowly 

Triumphant  reach  their  home : 
Stay  not  till  all  the  holy 

Proclaim — ;'  The  Lord  is  come 


1172.  Psalm  72.  75   &   6s,  D, 

1  Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 

Great  David's  greater  Son  ! 
Hail  in  the  time  appointed, 

His  reiom  on  earth  becmn  ! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free, 
To  take  away  transgression, 

And  rule  in  equity. 

2  He  comes  with  succor  speedy, 

To  those  who  suffer  wrong ; 
To  help  the  poor  and  needy, 

And  bid  the  weak  be  strong ; 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing, 

Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 
Whose  souls  condemned  and  dying, 

Were  precious  in  his  sight. 

3  He  shall  come  down,  like  showers 

LTpon  the  fruitful  earth, 
And  love,  and  joy,  like  flowers, 
Spring  in  his  path  to  birth  : 


646  CHURCH. 

Before  him  on  the  mountains, 

Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go ; 
And  righteousness,  in  fountains, 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

4  For  him  shall  prayer  unceasing 

And  daily  vows  ascend  ; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, — 

A  kingdom  without  end  : 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove  ; 
His  name  shall  stand  forever, — 

That  name  to  us  is — Love. 

1173.  att.l3:17.  CM. 

1  O  God  !  our  God  !  thou  shinest  here, 

Thine  own  this  latter  day  ; 
To  us  thy  radiant  steps  appear ; 
Here  beams  thy  glorious  way  ! 

2  The  fathers  had  not  all  of  thee ! 

New  births  are  in  thy  grace  ; 
All  open  to  our  souls  shall  be 
Thy  glory's  hiding-place. 

3  On  us  thy  Spirit  hast  thou  poured, 

To  us  thy  word  has  come  ; 
We  feel,  we*  bless  thee,  quickening  Lord, 
Thou  shalt  not  find  us  dumb  ! 

4  Thou  comest  near;  thou  standest  by  ; 

Our  work  begins  to  shine  ; 

Thou  dwellest  with  us  mightily  ; 

On  speed  the  years  divine  ! 

1174.  Isa.  52:2.  11S&10S. 

1  Daughter  of  Zion,  awake  from  thy  sadness  ; 

Awake,  for  thy  foes  shall  oppress  thee  no  more  ; 
Bright  o'er  thy  hills  dawns  the  day-star  of  gladness: 
Arise,  for  the  night  of  thv  sorrow  is  o'er. 


PROGRESS    AND    MISSIONS.  647 

2  Strong  were  thy  foes  ;  but  the  arm  that  subdued 

them, 

And  scattered  their  legions,  was  mightier  far ; 
They  fled  like  the  chaff  from  the  scourge  that  pur- 
sued them  ; 

Vain  were  their  steeds  and  their  chariots  of  war. 

3  Daughter  of  Zion,  the  power  that  hath  saved  thee 

Extolled  with  the  harp  and  the  timbrel  should  be 
Shout,  for  the  foe  is  destroyed  that  enslaved  thee 
The  oppressor  is  vanquished,  and  Zion  is  free  ! 

1175.  Psalm  102.  0.   M. 

1  Let  Zion  and  her  sons  rejoice — 

Behold  the  promised  hour  ! 
Her  God  hath  heard  her  mourning  voice, 
And  comes  to  exalt  his  power. 

2  Her  dust  and  ruins  that  remain 

Are  precious  in  our  eyes; 
Those  ruins  shall  be  built  again, 
And  all  that  dust  shall  rise. 

3  The  Lord  will  raise  Jerusalem, 

And  stand  in  glory  there  ; 
Nations  shall  bow  before  his  name, 
And  kings  attend  with  fear. 

4  He  sits  a  sovereign  on  his  throne, 

With  pity  in  his  eyes ; 
He  hears  the  dying  prisoners'  groan, 
And  sees  their  sighs  arise. 

5  He  frees  the  soul  condemned  to  death, 

Nor,  when  his  saints  complain, 
Shall  it  be  said  that  praying  breath 
Was  ever  spent  in  vain. 

6  This  shall  be  known  when  we  are  dead, 

And  left  on  long  record, 
That  nations  yet  unborn  may  read, 
And  trust  and  praise  the  Lord. 


648  CHURCH. 

1176.  1  Peter  1:10,  11.  P.  M, 

1  Wake  !  the  welcome  day  appeareth, 
Every  heart  with  joy  it  cheereth  ! 
Wake !  the  Lord's  great  year  behold  ! 
That  which  holy  men  of  old, 

Those  who  throng  the  sacred  pages, 
Waited  for  through  countless  ages  : 
Hallelujah  ^Hallelujah  ! 

2  Patriarchs  erst  and  priests  aspiring, 
Kings  and  prophets  long  desiring, 
Saw  not  this  before  they  died  : — 
Lo,  the  Light  to  them  denied  ! 
See  its  beams  to  earth  directed  ! 
Welcome,  O  thou  long-expected  ! 

Hallelujah !  Hallelujah  ! 

3  In  our  stead  himself  he  offers, 
On  the  accursed  tree  he  suffers, 
That  his  death's  sweet  savor  may 
Take  our  curse  for  aye  away  ; 
Cross  and  curse  for  us  enduring, 
Hope  and  heaven  to  us  securing : 

Hallelujah  !  Hallelujah  ! 

4  Rent  the  temple  curtain's  centre  ; 
Come,  ye  nations,  freely  enter 
Through  the  vail  the.  holy  place! 
Freely  stand  before  his  face, 

Here  your  grateful  tributes  bringing  : 
Come  thou  Bride,  forever  singing, 
Hallelujah !  Hallelujah  ! 

1  1   T7.  I-ke  2  :  13.  C.   M.,  B. 

1  It  came  upon  the  midnight  clear, 
That  glorious  song  of  old, 
From  angels  bending  near  the  earth 
To  touch  their  harps  of  gold  ; 


PROGRESS    AND    MISSIONS.  649 

"Peace  to  the  earth,  good-will  to  man, 
From  heaven's  all-gracious  King  :" 

The  earth  in  solemn  stillness  lay, 
To  hear  the  angels  sing. 

2  Still  through  the  cloven  skies  they  come, 

With  peaceful  wings  unfurled ; 
And  still  celestial  music  floats 

O'er  all  the  weary  world ; 
Above  its  sad  and  lowly  plains 

They  bend  on  heavenly  wing, 
And  ever  o'er  its  Babel  sounds, 

The  blessed  angels  sing. 

3  0  ye,  beneath  life's  crushing  load, 

Whose  forms  are  bending  low, 
Who  toil  along  the  climbing  way, 

With  painful  steps  and  slow ; — 
Look  up  !  for  glad  and  golden  hours 

Come  swiftly  on  the  wing ; 
Oh,  rest  beside  the  weary  road, 

And  hear  the  angels  sing ! 

4  For  lo  !  the  days  are  hastening  on, 

By  prophet-bards  foretold, 
When  with  the  ever-circling  years 

Comes  round  the  age  of  gold  ! 
When  peace  shall  over  all  the  earth 

Its  final  splendors  fling, 
And  the  whole  world  send  back  the  song 

Which  now  the  angels  sing  ! 

1178.  Gen.  1:2.  C.  M. 

I  Spirit  of  power  and  might,  behold 
A  world  by  sin  destroyed  ! 
Creator  Spirit,  as  of  old, 
Move  on  the  formless  void. 


650 


2  Give  thou  the  word  :  that  healing  sound 

Shall  quell  the  deadly  strife, 
And  earth  again,  like  Eden  crowned, 
Produce  the  tree  of  life. 

3  If  sang  the  morning  stars  of  joy 

When  nature  rose  to  view, 
What  strains  will  angel  harps  employ 
When  thou  shalt  all  renew  ! 

4  And  if  the  sons  of  God  rejoice 

To  hear  a  Saviour's  name, 
How  will  the  ransomed  raise  their  voice, 
To  whom  that  Saviour  came  ! 

5  Lo !  every  kindred,  tongue,  and  tribe, 

Assembling  round  the  throne, 
The  new  creation  shall  ascribe 
To  sovereign  love  alone. 

1179.  Eph.5;25.  P.M. 

1  Behold  the  temple  of  the  Lord, 
The  work  of  God,  by  man  abhorred, 

Appearing  fair  and  splendid  ; 
It  lifts  its  head  in  spite  of  foes, 
And  though  a  hostile  world  oppose, 

The  work  will  yet  be  ended ! 

2  A  building  this,  not  made  with  hands ; 
On  firm  foundations,  lo  !  it  stands, 

For  God  himself  has  laid  them  ! 
The  workmanship  of  God  alone — 
The  rich  materials  all  his  own — 

'T  was  he  himself  who  made  them. 

3  He  builds  it  for  his  glory's  sake, 
Its  solid  frame  no  force  can  shake, 

However  men  despise  it ; 
And  Time,  that  other  work  destroys, 
'Gainst  this  in  vain  its  power  employs  ; 

The  work  of  God  defies  it ! 


DEATH.  651 

1180.  Isa.52:l,2.  CM. 

1  Daughter  of  Zion  !  from  the  dust 

Exalt  thy  fallen  head  ; 
Again  in  thy  Redeemer  trust, — 
He  calls  thee  from  the  dead. 

2  Awake,  awake,  put  on  thy  strength, — 

Thy  beautiful  array  ; 
Thy  day  of  freedom  dawns  at  leagth, — 
The  Lord's  appointed  day. 

3  Rebuild  thy  walls,  thy  bounds  enlarge, 

And  send  thy  heralds  forth  ; 
Say  to  the  south, — "  Give  up  thy  charge, 
And  keep  not  back,  0  north  !" 

4  They  come!  they  come!  thine  exiled  bands, 

Where'er  they  rest  or  roam, 
Have  heard  thy  voice  in  distant  lands, 
And  hasten  to  their  home. 

5  Thus,  though  the  universe  shall  burn, 

And  God  his  works  destroy, 
With  songs,  thy  ransomed  shall  return, 
And  everlasting  joy. 

1181.  1  Thess.  4:14.  L.  M. 

1  Asleep  in  Jesus !  blessed  sleep  ! 
From  which  none  ever  wake  to  weep ; 
A  calm  and  undisturbed  repose, 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 

2  Asleep  in  Jesus !  oh,  how  sweet 
To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet ! 
With  holy  confidence  to  sing 

That  death  hath  lost  its  venomed  sting : 

3  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  peaceful  rest ! 
Whose  waking  is  supremely  blest ; 
No  fear-— no  wroe,  shall  dim  the  hour 
That  manifests  the  Saviour's  power. 


652  DEATH. 

4  Asleep  in  Jesus !  oh,  for  me 
May  such  a  blissful  refuge  be  : 
Securely  shall  ray  ashes  lie, 

And  wait  the  summons  trom  on  high. 

5  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  far  from  thee 

Thy  kindred  and  their  graves  may  be  : 
But  thine  is  still  a  blessed  sleep 
From  which  none  ever  wake  to  w7eep. 

1182.  John  19:  41.  L.  M. 

1  Dear  is  the  spot  where  Christians  sleep, 

And  sweet  the  strains  their  spirits  pour ; 
Oh,  why  should  we  in  anguish  weep  ? — 
They  are  not  lost,  but  gone  before. 

2  Secure  from  every  mortal  care, 

By  sin  and  sorrow  vexed  no  more, 
Eternal  happiness  they  share 

Who  are  not  lost,  but  gone  before. 

3  To  Zion's  peaceful  courts  above 

In  faith  triumphant  may  we  soar, 
Embracing  in  the  arms  of  love, 

The  friends  not  lost,  but  gone  before. 

4  To  Jordan's  bank  whene'er  we  come, 

And  hear  the  swelling  waters  roar ; 
Jesus !  convey  us  safely  home, 

To  friends  not  lost,  but  gone  before. 

1183.  Rev.  14:13.  L.  M. 

1  How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies! 

When  sinks  a  weary  soul  to  rest ! 
How  mildly  beam  the  closing  eyes! 

How  gently  heaves  the  expiring  breast ! 

2  So  fades  a  summer  cloud  away  ; 

So  sinks  the  gale  when  storms  are  o'er ; 
So  gently  shuts  the  eye  of  day ; 
So  dieB  a  wave  along  the  shore. 


653 


3  A  holy  quiet  reigns  around, 

A  calm  which  life  nor  death  destroys ; 
And  naught  disturbs  that  peace  profound 
Which  his  unfettered  soul  enjoys. 

4  Farewell,  conflicting  hopes  and  fears, 

Where  lights  and  shades  alternate  dwell; 
How  bright  the  unchanging  morn  appears! 
Farewell,  inconstant  world,  farewell ! 

5  Life's  labor  done,  as  sinks  the  clay, 

Light  from  its  load  the  spirit  flies, 
While  heaven  and  earth  combine  to  say, 
"  How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies!" 

1 184.  Psalm  127  :  2.  L.  M. 

1  Why  should  we  start,  and  fear  to  die  ! 

What  timorous  worms  we  mortals  are ! 
Death  is  the  gate  of  endless  joy, 
And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 

2  The  pains,  the  groans,  the  dying  strife 

Fright  our  approaching  souls  away  ; 
We  still  shrink  back  again  to  life, 
Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clay. 

3  Oh,  if  my  Lord  would  come  and  meet, 

My  soul  should  stretch  her  wings  in  haste, 
Fly  fearless  through  death's  iron  gate, 
Not  feel  the  terrors  as  she  passed ! 

4  Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 

Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are, 
While  on  his  breast  I  lean  my  head, 
And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there ! 

1185.  Psalm  90.  L.  M. 

1  Through  every  age,  eternal  God  ! 
Thou  art  our  rest,  our  safe  abode  ; 
High  was  thy  throne,  ere  heaven  was  made, 
Or  earth  thy  humble  footstool  laid. 
55* 


654  DEATH. 

2  Long  hadst  thou  reigned,  ere  time  began, 
Or  dust  was  fashioned  to  a  man  ; 

And  long  thy  kingdom  shall  endure, 
When  earth  and  time  shall  be  no  more. 

3  But  man,  weak  man,  is  born  to  die, 
Made  up  of  guilt  and  vanity  ; 

Thy  dreadful  sentence,  Lord!  was  just, — 
"  Return,  ye  sinners  !  to  your  dust." 

4  Death,  like  an  overflowing  stream, 
Sweeps  us  away  ;  our  life  's  a  dream  ; 
An  empty  tale  ;  a  morning  flower, 
Cut  down  and  withered  in  an  hour. 

5  Teach  us,  0  Lord  !   how  frail  is  man  ; 
And  kindly  lengthen  out  our  span, 
Till  a  wise  care  of  piety 

Fit  us  to  die,  and  dwell  with  thee. 


1186.  Isa.  £7:2.  L.  M. 

1  Gently,  my  Saviour,  let  me  down, 

To  slumber  in  the  arms  of  death  ; 
I  rest  my  soul  on  thee  alone, 

Ev'n  till  my  last,  expiring  breath. 

2  Soon  will  the  storm  of  life  be  o'er, 

And  I  shall  enter  endless  rest ; 
There  I  shall  live  to  sin  no  more, 
And  bless  thy  name,  forever  blest. 

3  Bid  me  possess  sweet  peace  within  ; 

Let  child-like  patience  keep  my  heart ; 
Then  shall  I  feel  my  heaven  begin, 
Before  my  spirit  hence  depart. 

4  Oh,  speed  thy  chariot,  God  of  love ! 

And  take  me  from  this  world  of  woe ; 
I  long  to  reach  those  joys  above, 
And  bid  farewell  to  all  below. 


DEATH.  655 

5  There  shall  my  raptured  spirit  raise 

Still  louder  notes  than  angels  sing, — 
High  glories  to  Immanuel's  grace, 
My  God,  my  Saviour,  and  my  King ! 

1187.  Eccl.l2:7.  L.  M. 

1  Unvail  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb ! 

Take  this  new  treasure  to  thy  trust ; 
And  give  these  sacred  relics  room 
To  slumber  in  the  silent  dust. 

2  Nor  pain,  nor  grief,  nor  anxious  fear, 

Invade  thy  bounds  ;  no  mortal  woes 
Can  reach  the  peaceful  sleeper  here, 
While  angels  watch  the  soft  repose. 

3  So  Jesus  slept ;  God's  dying  Son 

Passed  thro'  the  grave  and  blessed  the  bed  : 
Rest  here,  blest  saint,  till  from  his  throne 
The  morning  break,  and  pierce  the  shade. 

4  Break  from  his  throne,  illustrious  morn  I 

Attend,  0  earth  !  his  sovereign  word  : 
Restore  thy  trust  :  a  glorious  form 
Shall  then  ascend  to  meet  the  Lord  ! 

1 188.  Psalm  £8  :  10.  L.  M. 

1  Shall  man,  O  God  of  life  and  light ! 

Forever  moulder  in  the  grave  ? 
Canst  thou  forget  thy  glorious  work, 
Thy  promise,  and  thy  power  to  save  ? 

2  In  those  dark,  silent  realms  of  night, 

Shall  peace  and  hope  no  more  arise  ? 
No  future  morning  light  the  tomb, 
Nor  day-star  gild  the  darksome  skies  ? 

3  Cease,  cease,  ye  vain,  desponding  fears  ! 

When  Christ,  our  Lord,  from  darknesssprang, 
Death,  the  last  foe,  was  captive  led, 

And  heaven  with  praise  and  wonder  rang. 


656  DEATH. 

4  Faith  sees  the  bright  eternal  doors 

Unfold  to  make  her  children  way; 
They  shall  be  clothed  with  endless  life, 
And  shine  in  everlasting  day. 

5  The  trump  shall  sound,  the  dead  shall  wake, 

From  the  cold  tomb  the  slumberers  spring  ; 
Thro'  heaven,  with  joy,  their  myriads  rise, 
And  hail  their  Saviour  and  their  King ! 

1189.  Heb.l3:14.  L.  M. 

1  "  We  Ve  no  abiding  city  here  :" 

Sad  truth,  were  this  to  be  our  home  ; 
But  let  this  thought  our  spirits  cheer, 
"  We  seek  a  city  yet  to  come." 

2  "  We  've  no  abiding  city  here  ;" 

We  seek  a  city  out  of  sight : 
Zion  its  name — the  Lord  is  there, 
It  shines  with  everlasting  light. 

3  0  sweet  abode  of  peace  and  love, 

Where  pilgrims  freed  from  toil  are  blest! 
Had  I  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 
I  'd  fly  to  thee,  and  be  at  rest. 

4  But  hush,  my  soul !  nor  dare  repine; 

The  time  my  God  appoints  is  best : 
While  here,  to  do  his  will  be  mine, 
And  his  to  fix  my  time  of  rest. 

1190.  Ps.l03:16.  L.  M. 

1  So  fades  the  lovely  blooming  flower, 
Frail,  smiling  solace  of  an  hour! 

So  soon  our  transient  comforts  fly, 
And  pleasure  only  blooms  to  die. 

2  Is  there  no  kind,  no  lenient  art 
To  heal  the  anguish  of  the  heart  ? 
Divine  Redeemer,  be  thou  nigh  ; 
Thy  comforts  were  not  made  to  die  ! 


DEATH.  657 

3  Then  gentle  Patience  smiles  on  Pain, 
And  dying  Hope  revives  again  ; 
Hope  wipes  the  tear  from  Sorrow's  eye, 
And  Faith  points  upward  to  the  sky. 

1191.  Psalm  17.  L.  M. 

1  What  sinners  value  I  resign ; 

Lord  !  'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine; 

I  shall  behold  thy  blissful  face, 

And  stand  complete  in  righteousness. 

2  This  life  's  a  dream — an  empty  show  ; 
But  the  bright  world,  to  which  I  go, 
Hath  joys  substantial  and  sincere  ; 
"When  shall  I  wake,  and  find  me  there  ? 

3  Oh  !  glorious  hour  ! — oh  !  blest  abode  ! 
I  shall  be  near,  and  like  my  God  ; 
And  flesh  and  sin  no  more  control 
The  sacred  pleasures  of  the  soul. 

4  My  flesh  shall  slumber  in  the  ground, 
Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound; 

Then  burst  the  chains,  with  sweet  surprise, 
And  in  my  Saviour's  image  rise  ! 

1192.  Job  16:  22.  L.  M. 

1  Behold  the  path  that  mortals  tread 
Down  to  the  regions  of  the  dead ! 
Nor  will  the  fleeting  moments  stay, 
Nor  can  we  measure  back  our  way. 

2  Our  kindred  and  our  friends  are  gone  ; 
Know,  O  my  soul,  this  doom  thine  own  : 
Feeble  as  theirs,  my  mortal  frame, 

The  same  my  way,  my  house  the  same. 

3  And  must  I,  from  the  cheerful  light, 
Pass  to  the  grave's  perpetual  night, — 
From  scenes  of  duty,  means  of  grace, 
Must  I  to  God's  tribunal  pass  ? 


658 


4  Awake,  my  soul,  thy  way  prepare, 
And  lose,  in  this,  each  mortal  care  ; 
With  steady  feet  that  path  be  trod, 
Which  through  the  grave  conducts  to  God. 

1193.  Psalm  39.  L.  M. 

1  Oh  !  let  me,  gracious  Lord  !  extend 
My  view,  to  life's  approaching  end  : 
What  are  my  days? — a  span,  their  line; 
And  what  my  age,  compared  with  thine  ? 

2  God  of  my  fathers  !  here,  as  they, 
I  walk,  the  pilgrim  of  a  day ; 

A  transient  guest,  thy  works  admire, 
And  instant  to  my  home  retire. 

3  Oh  !  spare  me,  Lord  !  in  mercy,  spare, 
And  nature's  failing  strength  repair  ; 
Ere,  life's  short  circuit  wandered  o'er, 
I  perish,  and  am  seen  no  more  ! 

1194.  2  Cor.  5:  8.  CM. 

1  Why  do  we  mourn  departing  friends, 

Or  shake  at  death's  alarms? 
'T  is  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends, 
To  call  them  to  his  arms. 

2  Are  we  not  tending  upward,  too, 

As  fast  as  time  can  move  1 
Nor  would  we  wish  the  hours  more  slow, 
To  keep  us  from  our  love. 

3  Why  should  we  tremble  to  convey 

Their  bodies  to  the  tomb  ? 
There  the  dear  flesh  of  Jesus  lay, 
And  scattered  all  the  gloom. 

4  The  graves  of  all  the  saints  he  blessed, 

And  softened  every  bed  ; 
Where  should  the  dying  members  rest, 
But  with  the  dying  Head  ? 


DEATH.  659 

5  Thence  he  arose,  ascending  high, 

And  showed  our  feet  the  way  ; 
Up  to  the  Lord  we,  too,  shall  fly, 
At  the  great  rising  day. 

6  Then  let  the  last  loud  trumpet  sound, 

And  hid  our  kindred  rise  ; 
Awake  !  ye  nations  under  ground  ; 
Ye  saints  !  ascend  the  skies. 

1195.  Phil.  1:21.  CM. 

1  Why  should  our  tears  in  sorrow  flow, 

When  God  recalls  his  own  ; 
And  bids  them  leave  a  world  of  woe 
For  an  immortal  crown  ? 

2  Is  not  ev'n  death  a  gain  to  those 

Whose  life  to  God  was  given  \ 
Gladly  to  earth  their  eyes  they  close, 
To  open  them  in  heaven. 

3  Their  toils  are  past,  their  work  is  done, 

And  they  are  fully  blest : 
They  fought  the  fight,  the  victory  won, 
And  entered  into  rest. 

4  Then  let  our  sorrows  cease  to  flow, — 

God  has  recalled  his  own  ; 
And  let  our  hearts  in  everv  woe, 
Still  say,—"  Thy  will  be  done  !" 

1198.  Job  3:  17-20.  CM. 

1  How  still  and  peaceful  is  the  grave ! 

Where,  life's  vain  tumults  past, 
The  appointed  house,  by  heaven's  decree, 
Eeceives  us  all  at  last. 

2  The  wicked  there  from  troubling  cease  ; 

Their  passions  rage  no  more  ; 
And  there  the  weary  pilgrim  rests 
From  all  the  toils  he  bore. 


660  DEATH. 

3  There  servants,  masters,  small  and  great, 

Partake  the  same  repose ; 
And  there,  in  peace,  the  ashes  mix 
Of  those  who  once  were  foes. 

4  All,  leveled  by  the  hand  of  death, 

Lie  sleeping  in  the  tomb, 
Till  God  in  judgment  calls  them  forth, 
To  meet  their  final  doom. 

1197.  1  Cor.  15  :55.  CM. 

1  Oh,  for  an  overcoming  faith, 

To  cheer  my  dying  hours ; 
To  triumph  o'er  approaching  death, 
And  all  his  frightful  powers  ! 

2  Joyful,  with  all  the  strength  I  have, 

My  quivering  lips  should  sing, — 

"  Where  is  thy  boasted  victory,  grave  ; 

And  where,  O  death,  thy  sting  ?" 

3  Now  to  the  God  of  victory 

Immortal  thanks  be  paid  ; — 
Who  makes  us  conquerors,  while  we  die, 
Through  Christ,  our  living  Head  ! 

1198.  2  Sam.  12:23.  CM. 

1  Thro'  sorrow's  night,  and  danger's  path, 

Amid  the  deepening  gloom, 
We,  followers  of  our  suffering  Lord, 
Are  marching  to  the  tomb. 

2  There,  when  the  turmoil  is  no  more, 

And  all  our  powers  decay, 
Our  cold  remains  in  solitude 
Shall  sleep  the  years  away. 

3  Our  labors  done,  securely  laid 

In  this  our  last  retreat, 
Unheeded  o'er  our  silent  dust 
The  storms  of  earth  shall  beat. 


DEATH.  661 

4  Yet  not  thus  buried  or  extinct, 

The  vital  spark  shall  lie : 
For  o'er  life's  wreck  that  spark  shall  rise 
To  seek  its  kindred  sky.' 

5  These  ashes,  too,  this  little  dust, 

Oar  Father's  care  shall  keep, 
Till  the  last  angel  rise  and  break 
The  long  and  dreary  sleep. 

6  Then  love's  soft  dew  o'er  every  eye 

Shall  shed  its  mildest  rays, 
And  the  long-silent  voice  awake 
With  shouts  of  endless  praise. 

1199.  2  Cor.  4:14.  CM. 

1  When  downward  to  the  darksome  tomb 

I  thoughtful  turn  my  eyes, 
Frail  nature  trembles  at  the  gloom, 
And  anxious  fears  arise. 

2  Why  shrinks  my  soul  1 — in  death's  embrace 

Once  Jesus  captive  slept ; 
And  angels,  hovering  o'er  the  place, 
His  lowly  pillow  kept. 

3  Thus  shall  they  guard  my  sleeping  dust, 

And,  as  the  Saviour  rose, 
The  grave  again  shall  yield  her  trust, 
And  end  my  deep  repose. 

4  My  Lord,  before  to  glory  gone, 

Shall  bid  me  come  away  ; 
And  calm  and  bright  shall  break  the  dawn 
Of  heaven's  eternal  day. 

5  Then  let  my  faith  each  fear  dispel, 

And  gild  with  light  the  grave  ; 
To  him  my  loftiest  praises  swell, 
Who  died  from  death  to  save. 
56 


662  DEATH. 

1200.  lTbess.  4:17.  S.  M. 

1  "  Forever  with  the  Lord !" 

So,  Jesus  !  let  it  be ; 
Life  from  the  dead  is  in  that  word  ; 
'T  is  immortality. 

2  Here,  in  the  body  pent, 

Absent  from  thee  I  roam  : 
Yet  nightly  pitch  my  moving  tent 
A  day's  march  nearer  home. 

3  My  Father's  house  on  high, 

Home  of  my  soul  !  how  near, 
At  times,  to  faith's  aspiring  eye, 
Thy  golden  gates  appear ! 

4  "  Forever  with  the  Lord  !" 

Father,  if  't  is  thy  will, 
The  promise  of  thy  gracious  word 
Ev'n  here  to  me  fulfill. 

5  So,  when  my  latest  breath 

Shall  rend  the  vail  in  twain, 
By  death  I  shall  escape  from  death, 
And  life  eternal  gain. 

6  Knowing  as  I  am  known, 

How  shall  I  love  that  word, 
And  oft  repeat  before  the  throne, 
**  Forever  with  the  Lord  !" 

1201.  Num.  23:10.  S.   M. 

1  Oh,  for  the  death  of  those 

Who  slumber  in  the  Lord  ! 

Oh,  be  like  theirs  my  last  repose, 

Like  theirs  my  last  reward  ! 

2  Their  bodies  in  the  ground, 

In  silent'  hope  may  lie, 
Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound 
Shall  call  them  to  the  sky. 


DEATH.  663 

3  Their  ransomed  spirits  soar 

On  wings  of  faith,  and  love, 

To  meet  the  Saviour  they  adore, 

And  reign  with  him  above. 

4  With  us  their  names  shall  live 

Through  long  succeeding  years. 
Embalmed  with  all  our  hearts  can  give, 
Our  praises  and  our  tears. 

1202.  Zech.l:5.  S.  M. 

1  How  swift  the  torrent  rolls, 

That  bears  us  to  the  sea  ! 
The  tide  which  hurries  thoughtless  souls 
To  vast  eternity  ! 

2  Our  fathers,  where  are  they, 

With  all  they  called  their  own  ? 
Their  joys  and  griefs,  and  hopes  and  cares, 
And  wealth  and  honor  gone  ! 

3  God  of  our  fathers  hear, 

Thou  everlasting  Friend  I 
"While  we,  as  on  life's  utmost  verge, 
Our  souls  to  thee  commend. 

4  Of  all  the  pious  dead 

May  we  the  footsteps  trace, 
Till  with  them,  in  the  land  of  light, 
We  dwell  before  thy  face. 

1203.  S.  M. 

1  It  is  not  death  to  die — 

To  leave  this  weary  road, 
And  'mid  the  brotherhood  on  high, 
To  be  at  home  with  God. 

2  It  is  not  death  to  close 

The  eye  long  dimmed  by  tears, 
And  wake,  in  glorious  repose 
To  spend  eternal  years. 


664  DEATH. 

3  It  is  not  death  to  bear 

The  wrench  that  sets  us  free 
From  dungeon  chain, — to  breathe  the  air 
Of  boundless  liberty. 

4  It  is  not  death  to  fling 

Aside  this  sinful  dust, 
And  rise,  on  strong  exulting  wing, 
To  live  among  the  just. 

5  Jesus,  thou  Prince  of  life  ! 

Thy  chosen  cannot  die  ; 
Like  thee,  they  conquer  in  the  strife, 
To  reign  with  thee  on  high. 

1204.  Job  14: 14.  S.  M. 

1  A  few  more  years  shall  roll, 

A  few  more  seasons  come  ; 
And  we  shall  be  with  those  that  rest, 
Asleep  within  the  tomb  ; — 

2  A  few  more  storms  shall  beat 

On  this  wild  rocky  shore  ; 
And  we  shall  be  where  tempests  cease, 
And  surges  swell  no  more  : — 

3  A  few  more  struggles  here, 

A  few  more  partings  o'er, 
A  few  more  toils,  a  few  more  tears, 
And  we  shall  weep  no  more  : — 

4  Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare 

My  soul  for  that  blest  day  ; 
Oh,  wash  me  in  thy  precious  blood, 
And  take  my  sins  away  ! 

1205.  Heb.4:9.  S.  M. 

1  Rest  for  the  toiling  hand, 
Rest  for  the  anxious  brow, 
Rest  for  the  weary,  way-worn  feet, 
Rest  from  all  labor  now  ; — 


DEATH.  665 

2  Rest  for  the  fevered  brain, 

Rest  for  the  throbbing  eye  ; 
Thro'  these  parched  lips  of  thine  no  more 
Shall  pass  the  moan  or  sigh. 

3  Soon  shall  the  trump  of  God 

Give  out  the  welcome  sound, 
That  shakes  thy  silent  chamber-walls, 
And  breaks  the  sealed  ground. 

4  Ye  dwellers  in  the  dust, 

Awake  !    come  forth  and  sing; 

Sharp  has  your  frost  of  winter  been, 

But  bright  shall  be  your  spring. 

5  'T  was  sown  in  weakness  here  : 

'T  will  then  be  raised  in  power; 
That  which  was  sown  an  earthly  seed, 
Shall  rise  a  heavenly  flower  1 

1208.  Job  7:  16.  llS. 

1  T  would  not  live  alway  :  I  ask  not  to  stay 
Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the  way ; 
The  few  lurid  mornings  that  dawn  on  us  here 
Are  enough  for  life's  woes,  full  enough  for  its  cheer. 

2  I  wrould  not  live  alway,  thus  fettered  by  sin — 
Temptation  without  and  corruption  within  : 
Ev'n  the  rapture  of  pardon  is  mingled  with  fears, 
And  the  cup  of  thanksgiving  with  penitent  tears. 

3  I  would  not  live  alway  ;  no,  welcome  the  tomb; 
Since  Jesus  hath  lain  there,  I  dread  not  its  gloom; 
There  sweet  be  my  rest,  till  he  bid  me  arise 

To  hail  him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies. 

4  Who,  who  would  live  alway,  away  from  his  God, 
.  Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode, 

Where  the  rivers  of  pleasure  flow  o'er  the  bright 

plains, 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns  ? — 
56* 


666  DEATH. 

5  Where  the  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet, 
Their  Saviour  and  brethren  transported  to  greet ; 
While  the  anthems  of  rapture  unceasingly  roll, 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast  of  the  soul. 


1207.  2  Cor.  12:10.  lis. 

1  For  what  shall  I  praise  thee,  my  God  and  my  Kino-, 
For  what  blessings  the  tribute  of  gratitude  bring  { 
Shall  I  praise  thee  for  pleasure,  for  health, or  for  easo, 
For  the  sunshine  of  youth,  for  the  garden  of  peace  ? 

2  For  this  I  should  praise  ;  but  if  only  for  this, 

I  should  leave  half  untold  the  donation  of  bliss ! 
I  thank  thee  for  sickness,  for  sorrow,  and  care, 
For  the  thorns  I  have  gathered,   the  anguish   I 

bear ; — 

3  For  nights  of  anxiety,  watching,  and  tears, 
A  present  of  pain,  a  prospective  of  fears ; 

I  praise  thee,  I  bless  thee,  my  Lord  and  my  God, 
For  the  good  and  the  evil  thy  hand  hath  bestowed  ! 


1208.  Ps.  102:24.  10S. 

1  Go  to  the  grave  in  all  thy  glorious  prime ! 

In  full  activity  of  zeal  and  power  ; 
A  Christian  cannot  die  before  his  time  ; 

The  Lord's  appointment  is  the  servant's  hour. 

2  Go  to  the  grave  ;  at  noon  from  labor  cease  ; 

Rest  on  thy  sheaves,  thy  harvest-task  is  done  ; 
Come  from  the  heat  of  battle,  and  in  peace, 
Soldier!  go  home;  with  thee  the  fight  is  won. 

3  Go  to  the  grave,  which,  faithful  to  its  trust, 

The  germ  of  immortality  shall  keep  ; 
While,  safe  as  watched  by  cherubim,  thy  dust 
Shall  to  the  judgment-day  in  Jesus  sleep. 


DEATH.  667 

4  Go  to  the  grave,  for  there  thy  Saviour  lay 

In  death's  embraces,  ere  he  rose  on  high ; 
And  all  the  ransomed,  by  that  narrow  way, 
Pass  to  eternal  life  beyond  the  sky. 

5  Go  to  the  grave  ?  no,  take  thy  seat  above ! 

Be  thy  pure  spirit  present  with  the  Lord, 
Where  thou  for  faith  and  hope  hast  perfect  love, 
And  open  vision  for  the  written  Word. 

1209.  10s. 

1  Often  at  evening  comes  a  glowing  thought 

Of  that  which  lies  beyond  our  present  sense  ; 
Of  those  high  scenes  whose  glories  all  are  wrought 
By  God's  pure  love,  and  his  omnipotence. 

2  The  golden  bars  that  shine  behind  the  sun, 

The  glorious  seas  that  seem  beneath  him  poured, 
The  splendid  hues,  all  melting  into  one, — 

These  look  .thy  outworks,  palace  of  the  Lord! 

3  Yet  not,  not  here,  O  city  of  our  God ! 

Do  we  thy  ageless  glories  truly  see, 
As  when  the  souls,  submissive  'neath  the  rod, 
Or  white  in  pureness,  testify  of  thee  ! 

4  A  holy  charity  still  tells  us  more 

Of  thy  real  beauty,  bright,  serene  and  high, 
.  Where  love  and  faith  walk  on  the  emblazoned  floor, 
And  perfect  joy  doth  sing  unceasingly. 

5  0  Son  of  God  !   exalted  on  thy  throne, 

By  whom  our  pardon,  light,  and  peace  are  given, 
Impart  the  grace  that  comes  from  thee  alone, 
And  make  us  feel,  that  we  may  see,  thy  heaven. 


GO 8  DEATH. 

1210.  1  Cor.  15:  36.  S.    II.   M. 

1  This  place  is  holy  ground  ! 

World,  with  its  cares,  away  ! 
A  holy,  solemn  stillness,  round 

This  lifeless,  mouldering  clay  ; 
Nor  pain,  nor  grief,  nor  anxious  fear, 
Can  reach  the  peaceful  sleeper  here. 

2  Behold  the  bed  of  death, 

The  pale  and  mortal  clay  ! 
Heard  ye  the  sob  of  parting  breath  ? 

Marked  ye  the  eye's  last  ray  ? 
No !  life  so  sweetly  ceased  to  be, 
It  lapsed  in  immortality. 

3  Why  mourn  the  pious  dead  ? 

Why  sorrows  swell  our  eyes  ? 
Can  sighs  recall  the  spirit  fled  ? 

Shall  vain  regrets  arise? 
Though  death  has  caused  this  altered  mien, 
In  heaven  the  ransomed  soul  is  seen. 

4  Bury  the  dead,  and  weep 

In  stillness  o'er  the  loss, 
Bury  the  dead  !  in  Christ  they  sleep 

Who  bore  on  earth  his  cross ; 
And  from  the  grave  their  dust  shall  rise, 
In  his  own  imaire  to  the  skies. 


1211.  lCor.l5:19.  S.  H.  M. 

1  Feiend  after  friend  departs  ; 

AVho  has  not  lost  a  friend  ? 
There  is  no  union  here  of  hearts 

That  finds  not  here  an  end: 
Were  this  frail  world  our  only  rest, 
Living  or  dying,  none  were  blest. 


DEATH.  669 

2  Beyond  the  flight  of  time, 

Beyond  this  vale  of  death, 
There  surely  is  some  blessed  clime 

Where  life  is  not  a  breath, 
Nor  life's  affections  transient  fire, 
Whose  sparks  fly  upward  and  expire. 

3  There  is  a  world  above 

Where  parting  is  unknown  ; 
A  whole  eternity  of  love 

Formed  for  the  good  alone ; 
And  faith  beholds  the  dying  here 
Translated  to  that  happier  sphere. 

4  Thus  star  by  star  declines 

Till  all  are  passed  away, 
As  morning  high  and  higher  shines 

To  pure  and  perfect  day  : 
Nor  sink  those  stars  in  empty  night ; 
They  hide  themselves  in  heaven's  own  light, 

1212.  John  11:  23.  Ts. 

1  Brother,  though  from  yonder  sky 
Cometh  neither  voice  nor  cry, 
Yet  we  know  from  thee  to-day 
Every  pain  hath  passed  away. 

2  Not  for  thee  shall  tears  be  given, 
Child  of  God,  and  heir  of  heaven ; 
For  he  gave  thee  sweet  release; 
Thine  the  Christian's  death  of  peace. 

3  Well  we  know  thy  living  faith 
Had  the  power  to  conquer  death ; 
As  a  living  rose  may  bloom 

By  the  border  of  the  tomb. 

4  Brother,  in  that  solemn  trust 
We  commend  thee,  dust  to  dust ! 
In  that  faith  we  wait,  till,  risen 
Thou  shalt  meet  us  all  in  heaven. 


67.  DEATH. 

5  While  we  weep  as  Jesus  wept, 
Thou  shalt  sleep  as  Jesus  slept ; 
With  thy  Saviour  thou  shalt  rest, 
Crowned,  and  glorified,  and  blest. 

1213.  Rev.  7: 9.  Is. 

1  Palms  of  glory,  raiment  bright, 

Crowns  that  never  fade  away, 
Gird  and  deck  the  saints  in  light; 

Priests,  and  kings,  and  conquerors,  they. 

2  Yet  the  conquerors  bring  their  palms 

To  the  Lamb  amid  the  throne, 
And  proclaim,  in  joyful  psalms, 
Victory  through  his  cross  alone. 

3  Kings  for  harps  their  crowns  resign, 

Crying,  as  they  strike  the  chords, — 
"Take  the  kingdom  ;  it  is  thine, 
King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords." 

4  Ptound  the  altar  priests  confess, 

If  their  robes  are  white  as  snow, 
'T  was  their  Saviour's  righteousness, 
And  his  blood,  that  made  them  so. 

1214.  Rev.  U  :  13.  7S, 

1  Hark  !  a  voice  divides  the  sky ! 

Happy  are  the  faithful  dead 
In  the  Lord  who  sweetly  die ! 

They  from  all  their  toils  are  freed. 

2  Ready  for  their  glorious  crown, 

Sorrows  past  and  sins  forgiven, — 
Here  they  lay  their  burden  down, 

Hallowed  and  made  meet  for  heaven. 

3  Yes!  the  Christian's  course  is  run  ! 

Ended  is  the  glorious  strife  ; 
Fought  the  fight,  the  work  is  done ; 
Death  is  swallowed  up  in  life ! 


DEATH.  671 

4  Lo  !  the  prisoner  is  released — 

Lightened  of  his  heavy  load  ; 
Where  the  weary  are  at  rest, 
He  is  gathered  unto  God  1 

5  When  from  flesh  the  spirit  freed, 

Hastens  homeward  to  return, 
Mortals  cry,  "  A  man  is  dead !" 
Angels  sing,  "  A  child  is  born !" 

1215.  Matt.  6  :  10.  8s  tfc   7S. 

1  Jesus,  while  our  hearts  are  bleeding 

O'er  the  spoils  that  death  has  won, 
We  would  at  this  solemn  meeting, 
Calmly  say, — thy  will  be  done. 

2  Though  cast  down,  we  're  not  forsaken ; 

Though  afflicted,  not  alone  ; 
Thou  didst  give,  and  thou  hast  taken  ; 
Blessed  Lord, — thy  will  be  done. 

3  Tho'  to-day  we  're  filled  with  mourning, 

Mercy  still  is  on  the  throne  ; 
With  thy  smiles  of  love  returning, 
We  can  sing  — thy  will  be  done. 

4  By  thy  hands  the  boon  was  given, 

Thou  hast  taken  but  thine  own  : 
Lord  of  earth,  and  God  of  heaven, 
Evermore, — thy  will  be  done  ! 

1216.  Luke  24  :  29.  8S  &  Ys. 

1  Tarry  with  me,  O  my  Saviour  ! 

For  the  day  is  passing  by ; 
See !  the  shades  of  evening  gather, 
And  the  night  is  drawing  nicrh. 

2  Deeper,  deeper  grow  the  shadows, 

Paler  now  the  glowing  west, 
Swift  the  night  of  death  advances ; 
Shall  it  be  the  night  of  rest  ? 


67a 


3  Lonely  seems  the  vaie  of  shadow  ; 

Sinks  my  heart  with  troubled  fear ; 
Give  me  faith  for  clearer  vision, 

Speak  thou,  Loi'd,  in  words  of  cheer. 

4  Let  me  hear  thy  voice  behind  me, 

Calming  all  these  wild  alarms ; 
Let  me,  underneath  my  weakness, 
Feel  the  everlasting  arms. 

5  Feeble,  trembling,  fainting,  dying, 

Lord,  I  cast  myself  on  thee  ; 
Tarry  with  me  through  the  darkness ; 
While  I  sleep,  still  watch  by  me. 

6  Tarry  with  me,  0  my  Saviour  ! 

Lay  my  head  upon  thy  breast 
Till  the  morning  ;  then  awake  me — 
Morning  of  eternal  rest ! 

1217*  Psalm  116  :  15.  Ss  6z  Ts. 

1  Cease,  ye  mourners,  cease  to  languish 

O'er  the  grave  of  those  you  love  ; 
Pain  and  death,  and  night  and  anguish 
Enter  not  the  world  above. 

2  While  our  silent  steps  are  straying 

Lonely  thro'  night's  deepening  shade, 
Glory's  brightest  beams  are  playing 
Round  the  happy  Christian's  head. 

3  Light  and  peace  at  once  deriving 

From  the  hand  of  God  most  high, 
In  his  glorious  presence  living, 
They  shall  never,  never  die. 

4  Now,  ye  mourners,  cease  to  languish 

O'er  the  grave  of  those  you  love  ; 
Far  removed  from  pain  and  anguish, 
They  are  chanting  hymns  above. 


DEATH,  673 

1218.  Is*.  64:6.  8S  &    1^ 

1  See  the  leaves  around  us  falling, 

Dry  and  withered  to  the  ground ; 
Thus  to  thoughtless  mortals  calling, 
In  a  sad  and  solemn  sound  : — 

2  "  Sons  of  Adam,  once  in  Eden, 

When  like  him,  ye  blighted  fell, 
Hear  the  lesson  we  are  reading, 
'T  is  alas  !   the  truth  we  tell. 

3  "Youth,  on  length  of  days  presuming, 

Who  the  paths  of  pleasure  tread, 
View  us,  late  in  beauty  blooming, 
Numbered  now  among  the  dead. 

4  "  Though  as  yet  no  losses  grieve  you, 

Gay  with  health  and  many  a  grace, 
Let  no  cloudless  skies  deceive  you, 
Summer  gives  to  autumn  place. 

5  "Yearly  in  our  course  appearing, 

Messengers  of  shortest  stay, 
Thus  we  preach  in  mortal  hearing — 
Ye,  like  us,  shall  pass  away." 

6  On  the  tree  of  life  eternal, 

Oh,  let  all  our  hopes  be  laid ! 
This  alone,  forever  vernal, 

Bears  a  leaf  that  shall  not  fade. 


1219.  2Tim.4:6.  8s  &  Ys. 

1  Ready  now  to  spread  my  pinions, 

Glad  to  wing  my  flight  away 
From  the  gloom  that  hovers  round  me, 
To  the  realms  of  endless  day. 

2  Ready  to  be  freed  from  sorrow, 

Tears  and  partings,  toil  and  pain ; 
Ready  for  the  heavenly  mansion  ; 
Life  is  dear,  but  death  is  gain. 
51 


374  DEATH. 

3  Ready  "with  the  just  made  perfect, 

Clothed  in  robes  of  light  to  be ; 
Swelling  the  enraptured  chorus, 
Singing  joy  and  victory. 

4  As  the  bird  with  -warbling  music 

Soars  above  our  feeble  sight, 
Singing  still,  and  still  ascending, 
Melting  in  the  glorious  light, — 

5  So  the  dying  saint,  departing, 

Joyful  takes  his  heavenward  way  ; 
Life,  and  time,  and  gladness  blending 
In  the  light  of  perfect  day. 

1220.  Mark  5  :  39.  Ss  &   Ts. 

1  Sister,  thou  wast  mild  and  lovely, 

Gentle  as  the  summer  breeze, 
Pleasant  as  the  air  of  evening, 
"When  it  floats  among  the  trees. 

2  Peaceful  be  thy  silent  slumber — 

Peaceful  in  the  grave  so  low  ; 
Thou  no  more  wilt  join  our  number ; 
Thou  no  more  our  songs  shalt  know. 

3  Yet  again  we  hope  to  meet  thee, 

When  the  day  of  life  is  fled  ; 
Then  in  heaven  with  joy  to  greet  thee, 
Where  no  farewell  tear  is  shed  I 

1221.  Gen.  19:  IT.  1 2S. 

1  The  voice  of  free  grace  cries,  Escape  to  the  mountain, 

For  Adam's  lost  race  Christ  hath  opened  a  fountain ; 

For  sin  and  uncleanness,  and  every  transgression, 

His  blood  flows  most  freely  in  streams  of  salvation. 

Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  who  hath  purchased 

our  pardon, 
We  '11  praise  him  again,  when  we  pass  over 
Jordan  ' 


DEATH.  675 

2  Ye  souls  that  are  wounded  !  on,  flee  to  the  Saviour! 
He  calls  you  in  mercy,  't  is  infinite  favor ; 

Your  sins  are  increasing,  escape  to  the  mountain — 
His  blood  can  remove  them,  it  flows  from  the  foun- 
tain. 
Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  etc. 

3  O  Jesus  !  ride  onward,  triumphantly  glorious! 
O'er  sin,  death,  and  hell,  thou  art  more  than  victo- 
rious ; 

Thy  name  is  the  theme  of  the  great  congregation, 
While  angels  and  men  raise  the  shout  of  salvation. 
Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  etc. 

4  With  joy  shall  we  stand,  when  escaped  to  the  shore; 
With  harps  in  our  hands,  we  '11  praise  him  the  more; 
W'e'il  range  the  sweet  plains  on  the  banks  of  the 

river, 
And  sing  of  salvation  forever  and  ever ! 
Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  etc. 


1222.  John  11:  25.  123. 

1  Thou  art  gone   to  the   grave  !    but  we  will  not 

deplore  thee, 
Though  sorrows  and  darkness  encompass  the  tomb; 
The  Saviour  hath  passed  through  its  portals  before 

thee ; 
And  the  lamp  of  his  love  is  thy  guide  through 

the  gloom. 

2  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave !  we  no  longer  behold 

thee, 
Nor  tread  the  rough  paths  of  the  world  by  thy  side ; 
But  the  wide  arms  of  mercy  are  spread  to  enfold 

thee, 
And  sinners  may  hope,  for  the  Sinless  hath  died. 


67G  DEATH. 

3  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave ;    and,  its   mansion 

forsaking, 
Perchance  thy  weak  spirit  in  doubt  lingered  long  ; 
But  the  sunshine  of  heaven  beamed  bright  on  thy 

waking, 
And  the  sound  thou  didst  hear  was  the  seraphim's 

song. 

4  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave !  but  we  will  not  de- 

plore thee, 
Since  God  was  thy  ransom,  thy  guardian,  thy  guide  ; 
He  gave  thee,  he  took  thee,  and  he  will  restore 

thee ; 
And  death  hath  no  sting,  since  the  Saviour  hath 

died. 

1223.  Phn.  3:20.  7s  (fe  Gs. 

1  No,  no,  it  is  not  dying 

To  go  unto  our  God  ; 
This  gloomy  earth  forsaking, 
Our  journey  homeward  taking} 

Along  the  starry  road. 

2  No,  no,  it  is  not  dying- 

Heaven's  citizen  to  be ; 
A  crown  immortal  wearing, 
And  rest  unbroken  sharing, 

From  care  and  conflict  free. 

3  No,  no,  it  is  not  dying 

The  Shepherd's  voice  to  know  ; 
His  sheep  he  ever  leadeth, 
His  peaceful  flock  he  feedeth, 

Where  living  pastures  grow. 

4  No,  no,  it  is  not  dying 

To  wear  a  heavenly  crown  ; 
Among  God's  people  dwelling, 
The  glorious  triumph  swelling, 

Of  him  whose  sway  we  own. 


DEATH,  677 

5  Oh,  no  !  this  is  not  dying, 

Thou  Saviour  of  mankind  ! 
There,  streams  of  love  are  flowing, 
No  hindrance  ever  knowing  ; 

Here,  only  drops  we  find. 

1224.  John  14;  19.  P.M. 

1  Jesus  lives  !  no  longer  now 

Can  thy  terrors,  Death,  appall  me ; 
Jesus  lives  !  and  well  I  know, 

From  the  dead  he  will  recall  me ; 
Better  life  will  then  commence, 
This  shall  be  my  confidence. 

2  Jesus  lives  !  to  him  the  throne 

Over  all  the  world  is  given  ; 
I  shall  go  where  he  is  gone, 

Live  and  reign  with  him  in  heaven  : 
God  is  pledged ;  weak  doubtings,  hence  ! 
This  shall  be  my  confidence. 

3  Jesus  lives  !  I  know  full  well, 

Naught  from  him  my  heart  can  sever  j 
Life  nor  death,  nor  powers  of  hell, 

Joy  nor  grief,  henceforth,  forever  : 
God  will  power  and  grace  dispense, 
This  shall  be  my  confidence. 

4  Jesus  lives  !  henceforth  is  death 

Entrance  into  life  immortal ; 
Calmly  I  can  yield  my  breath, 

Fearless  tread  the  frowning  portal ; 
Lord,  when  faileth  fiesh  and  sense, 
Thou  wilt  be  my  confidence  ! 

1225.  8s  &  4. 
1  There  is  a  calm  for  those  who  weep, 

A  rest  for  weary  pilgrims  found  : 
They  softly  lie,  and  sweetly  sleep, 
Low  in  the  ground. 
57* 


678 


2  The  storm  that  racks  the  wintry  sky 

No  more  disturbs  their  deep  repose 
Than  summer  evening's  latest  sigh, 
That  shuts  the  rose. 

3  I  long  to  lay  this  painful  head 

And  aching  heart  beneath  the  soil ; 
To  slumber,  in  that  dreamless  bed, 
From  all  my  toil. 

4  The  soul,  of  origin  divine, 

God's  glorious  image,  freed  from  clay, 
In  heaven's  eternal  sphere  shall  shine, 
A  star  of  day. 

5  The  sun  is  but  a  spark  of  fire, 

A  transient  meteor  in  the  sky  : 
The  soul,  immortal  as  its  Sire, 
Shall  never  die. 

1£26.  P.  M. 

1  Vital  spark  of  heavenly  flame  ! 
Quit,  oh,  quit  this  mortal  frame  J 
Trembling,  hoping,  lingering,  flying — 
Oh,  the  pain  ! — the  bliss  of  dying  ! 
Cease,  fond  nature,  cease  thy  strife, 
And  let  me  languish  into  life ! 

2  Hark !  they  whisper ;  angels  say, 
"  Sister  spirit,  come  away  ;" 
What  is  this  absorbs  me  quite  ? — 
Steals  my  senses,  shuts  my  sight, 
Drowns  my  spirits,  draws  my  breath  ? — 
Tell  me,  my  soul,  can  this  be  death  ? 

3  The  world  recedes — it  disappears  ! 
Heaven  opens  on  my  eyes ! — my  ears 
With  sounds  seraphic  ring  ! 

Lend,  lend  your  wings  !  I  mount !  I  fly! 
"  0  Grave !  where  is  thy  victory  I 
O  Death  !  where  is  thy  sting  f 


DEATH.  679 

1  227.  Rom.  13  :  11.  IRR.   M. 

1  Oxe  sweetly  solemn  thought, 

Comes  to  me  o'er  and  o'er — 
I  am  nearer  home  to-day 

Than  I  ever  Have  been  before. 

2  Nearer  my  Father's  house, 

Where  the  many  mansions  be ; 
Nearer  the  great  white  throne  ; 
Nearer  the  crystal  sea  ; — 

3  Nearer  the  bound  of  life, 

Where  we  lay  our  burdens  down  ; 
Nearer  leaving  the  cross; 
Nearer  gaining  the  crown. 

4  But  lying  darkly  between, 

Winding  down  through  the  night, 
Is  the  deep  and  unknown  stream, 
That  leads  at  last  to  the  light, 

5  Father,  perfect  my  trust ! 

Strengthen  the  might  of  my  faith; 
Let  me  feel  as  I  would  when  I  stand 
On  the  rock  of  the  shore  of  death. ! 

6  Feel  as  I  would  when  my  feet 

Are  slipping  over  the  brink; — 
For  it  may  be,  I  'in  nearer  home — 
Nearer  now  than  I  think  ! 


1  228.  Psalm  103  :  15.  L.  M. 

1  How  vain  is  all  beneath  the  skies ! 

How  transient  every  earthly  bliss ! 
How  slender  all  the  fondest  ties, 
That  bind  us  to  a  world  like  this ! 

2  The  evening  cloud,  the  morning  dew, 

The  withering  grass,  the  fading  flower, 
Of  earthlv  hopes  are  emblems  true — 
The  glory  of  a  passing  hour  ! 


080  DEATH. 

3  But  though  earth's  fairest  blossoms  die, 

And  all  beneath  the  skies  is  vain, 
There  is  a  land,  whose  confines  lie 
Beyond  the  reach  of  care  and  pain. 

4  Then  let  the  hope  of  joys  to  come 

Dispel  our  cares,  and  chase  our  fears  : 
If  God  be  ours,  we  're  traveling  home, 
Though  passing  through  a  vale  of  tears. 

1229.  Matt,  28:6.  Ts. 

1  Morning  breaks  upon  the  tomb, 
Jesus  scatters  all  its  gloom  ; 

Day  of  triumph  through  the  skies, — 
See  the  glorious  Saviour  rise  ! 

2  Ye,  who  are  of  death  afraid, 
Triumph  in  the  scattered  shade  ; 
Drive  your  anxious  cares  away  ;- 
See  the  place  where  Jesus  lay  ! 

3  Christian  !  dry  your  flowing  tears, 
Chase  your  unbelieving  fears  ; 
Look  on  his  deserted  grave  ; 
Doubt  no  more  his  power  to  save. 

1230.  James  4;  14  8S,  7s  &  7s. 

1  What  is  life  ?  't  is  but  a  vapor, 

Soon  it  vanishes  away  : 
Life  is  but  a  dying  taper — 

O  my  soul,  why  wish  to  stay  ? 
Why  not  spread  thy  wings  and  fly 
Straight  to  yonder  world  of  joy  ? 

2  See  that  glory,  how  resplendent  t 

Brighter  far  than  fancy  paints ; 
There,  in  majesty  transcendent, 
Jesus  reigns  the  King  of  saints. 
Why  not  spread,  etc. 


DEATH.  681 

3  Joyful  crowds,  his  throne  surrounding, 

Sing  with  rapture  of  his  love ; 
Thro' the  heavens  his  praise  resounding, 
Filling  all  the  courts  above. 
Why  not  spread,  etc. 

4  Go,  and  share  his  people's  glory, 

'Midst  the  ransomed  crowd  appear ; 
Thine  a  joyful,  wondrous  story, 
One  that  angels  love  to  hear. 
Why  not  spread,  etc. 

1231.  PS.90:12.  CM. 

1  O  thou,  whose  gently  chastening  hand 

In  mercy  deals  the  blow  ! 
Make  but  thy  servant  understand 
Wherefore  thou  layest  me  low  ! 

2  I  ask  thee  not  the  rod  to  spare 

While  thus  thy  love  I  see  ; 
But  oh  !  let  every  suffering  bear 
Some  message,  Lord,  from  thee  ! 

3  Oh  !  silence  thou  this  murmuring  will, 

Xor  bid  thy  rough  wind  stay, 
Till  with  a  furnace  hotter  still 
My  dross  is  purged  away  ! 

1232.  CM. 

1  Behold  the  western  evening  light ! 

It  melts  in  deepening  gloom  : 
So  calmly  Christians  sink  away, 
Descending  to  the  tomb. 

2  The  winds  breathe  low;  the  withering  leaf 

Scarce  whispers  from  the  tree  : 
So  gently  flows  the  parting  breath, 
When  good  men  cease  to  be. 

3  How  beautiful  on  all  the  hills 

The  crimson  light  is  shed  ! 
'T  is  like  the  peace  the  Christian  gives 
To  mourners  round  his  bed. 


682  DEATH. 

4  How  mildly  on  the  wandering  cloud 

The  sunset  beam  is  cast ! 
'Tis  like  the  memory  left  behind 
When  loved  ones  breathe  their  last. 

5  And  now  above  the  dews  of  night 

The  rising  star  appears  : 
So  faith  springs  in  the  heart  of  those 
Whose  eyes  are  bathed  in  tears. 

6  But  soon  the  morning's  happier  light 

Its  glory  shall  restore, 
And  eyelids  that  are  sealed  in  death 
Shall  wake  to  close  no  more. 

1233.  Psalm  90 :  12.  CM. 

1  Beneath  our  feet  and  o'er  our  head 

Is  equal  warning  given  ; 
Beneath  us  lie  the  countless  dead, 
Above  us  is  the  heaven  ! 

2  Death  rides  on  every  passing  breeze, 

And  lurks  in  every  flower ; 
Each  season  hath  its  own  disease, 
Its  peril  every  hour  ! 

3  Our  eyes  have  seen  the  rosy  light 

Of  youth's  soft  cheek  decay  ; 
And  fate  descend  in  sudden  night 
On  manhood's  middle  day. 

4  Our  eyes  have  seen  the  steps  of  age 

Halt  feebly  to  the  tomb  ; 
And  yet  shall  earth  our  hearts  enjrao-e, 
And  dreams  of  days  to  come  \ 

5  Then,  mortal,  turn  !  thy  danger  know  ; 

Where'er  thy  foot  can  tread, 
The  earth  rings  hollow  from  below, 
And  warns  thee  of  her  dead! 


DEATH.  683 

6  Turn,  mortal,  turn  !  thy  soul  apply 
To  truths  divinely  given  : 
The  dead,  who  underneath  thee  lie, 
Shall  live  for  hell  or  heaven  ! 

1234.  Matt.  24  :  44.  C.   31 

1  There  is  an  hour  when  I  must  part 

With  ail  I  hold  most  dear  ; 
And  life,  with  its  best  hopes,  will  the* 
As  nothingness  appear. 

2  There  is  an  hour  when  I  must  sink 

Beneath  the  stroke  of  death  : 
And  yield  to  him  who  gave  it  first, 
My  struggling  vital  breath. 

3  There  is  an  hour  when  I  must  stand 

Before  the  judgment-seat ; 
And  all  my  sins,  and  all  my  foes, 
In  awful  vision  meet. 

4  There  is  an  hour  when  I  must  look 

On  one  eternity  ; 
And  nameless  woe,  or  blissful  life, 
My  endless  portion  be. 

0  O  Saviour,  then,  in  all  my  need 

Be  near,  be  near  to  me  : 
And  let  my  soul,  by  steadfast  faith, 
Find  life  and  heaven  in  thee. 

1235.  md«.  24-so,  7s,  3  l. 

1  Day  of  anger  !  that  dread  day 
Shall  the  sign  in  heaven  display, 
And  the  earth  in  ashes  lav  I 

2  Oh,  what  trembling  shall  appear, 
When  his  coming  shall  be  near, 
Who  shall  all  things  strictly  clear  I 


684  i'HE    JUDGMENT. 

3  When  the  trumpet  shall  command, 
Through  the  tombs  of  every  land, 
All  before  the  throne  to  stand  ! 

4  What  shall  I  before  him  say  ? 
How  shall  I  be  safe  that  day — 
When  the  righteous  scarcely  may  ? 

5  King  of  awful  majesty, 
Saving  sinners  graciously, — 
Fount  of  mercy  !  save  thou  me  ! 

6  Leave  me  not,  my  Saviour  !  one, 
For  whose  soul  thy  course  was  run  ! 
Lest  I  be  that  day  undone  ! 

7  Though  unworthy  is  my  prayer, 
Make  my  soul  thy  mercy's  care, 
And  from  death  eternal  spare  ! 

8  When  thy  voice  in  wrath  shall  say, 
Cursed  one,  depart  away  ! 

Call  me  with  thy  blest,  I  pray ! 

1236,  Matt.  24:  29.  7». 

1  In  the  sun,  and  moon,  and  stars, 

Signs  and  wonders  there  shall  be  ; 
Earth  shall  quake  with  inward  wars, 
Nations  with  perplexity. 

2  Soon  shall  ocean's  hoary  deep, 

Tossed  with  stronger  tempests,  rise  ; 
Wilder  storms  the  mountains  sweep, 
Louder  thunder  rock  the  skies. 

3  Dread  alarms  shall  shake  the  proud, 

Pale  amazement,  restless  fear; 
And  amid  the  thunder  cloud 

Wilt  thou,  Judge  of  man  !  appear. 

4  But,  though  from  thine  awful  face, 

Heaven  shall  fade,  and  earth  shall  fly ; 
Fear  not  we,  thy  chosen  race, 
Our  redemption  draweth  nigh. 


THE   JUDGMENT.  685 

1237.  7s. 

1  Earth  is  past  away  and  gone, 
All  her  glories,  every  one, 

All  her  pomp  is  broken  down ; 
God  is  reigning,  God  alone  ! 

2  All  her  high  ones  lowly  lie, 
All  her  mirth  hath  passed  by, 
All  her  merry -hearted  sigh  ; 
God  is  reigning,  God  on  high  ! 

3  No  more  sorrow,  no  more  night ; 
Perfect  joy  and  purest  light ! 
With  his  spotless  saints  and  bright, 
God  is  reigning  in  the  height-! 

4  Blessing,  praise  and  glory  bring, 
Offer  every  holy  thing  ; 
Everlasting  praises  sing ; 

God  is  reigning,  God  our  King! 

1238.  S.M. 

1  Behold,  the  day  is  come  ; 

The  righteous  Judge  is  near  ; 
And  sinners,  trembling  at  their  doom, 
Shall  soon  their  sentence  hear. 

2  How  awful  is  the  sight! 

How  loud  the  thunders  roar ! 

The  sun  forbears  to  give  his  light, 

And  stars  are  seen  no  more. 

3  The  whole  creation  groans  ; 

But  saints  arise  and  sing  : 
They  are  the  ransomed  of  the  Lord, 
And  he  their  God  and  King. 

1239.  an 

1   And  will  the  Judge  descend, 
And  must  the  dead  arise, 
And  not  a  single  soul  escape 
His  all-discerning  eyes  \ 
58 


686  THE    JUDGMENT. 

2  How  will  my  heart  endure 

The  terrors  of  that  day, 
When  earth  and  heaven  before  his  face 
Astonished  shrink  away  ? 

3  But,  ere  the  trumpet  shakes 

The  mansions  of  the  dead, 
Hark,  from  the  gospel's  cheering  sound 
"What  joyful  tidings  spread  ! 

4  Ye  sinners !  seek  his  grace 

Whose  wrath  ye  cannot  bear  ; 
Fly  to  the  shelter  of  his  cross, 
And  find  salvation  there. 


1240.  Isa.  57  :  50.  L.  M.,  7  L. 

1  Eternity  !   eternity  ! 

How  long  art  thou,  eternity  ! 
And  yet  to  thee  time  hastes  away, 
Like  as  the  war  horse  to  the  fray, 
Or  swift  as  couriers  homeward  go, 
Or  snips  to  port,  or  shaft  from  bow  ; 
Ponder,  O  man,  eternity  ! 

2  Eternity  !  eternity ! 

How  long  art  thou,  eternity  ! 
As  long  as  God  is  God,  so  long 
Endure  the  pains  of  hell  and  wrong, 
So  long  the  joys  of  heaven  remain  ; 
Oh,  lasting  joy  !  oh,  lasting  pain  ! 
Ponder,  0  man,  eternity  ! 

3  Eternity !  eternity  ! 

How  long  art  thou,  eternity! 

0  man,  full  oft  thy  thoughts  should  dwell 

Upon  the  pains  of  sin  and  hell, 

And  on  the  glories  of  the  pure, 

That  do  beyond  all  time  endure  ; 

Ponder,  0  man,  eternity  ! 


THE    JUDGMENT.  687 

1241.  Matt.  25: 41.  CM. 

1  That  awful  day  will  surely  come, 

The  appointed  hour  make  haste, 
When  I  must  stand  before  my  Judge, 
And  pass  the  solemn  test. 

2  Thou  lovely  Chief  of  all  my  joys, 

Thou  Sovereign  of  my  heart ! 
How  could  I  bear  to  hear  thy  voice 
Pronounce  the  sound,  "  Depart !" 

3  Oh,  wretched  state  of  deep  despair  ! 

To  see  my  God  remove, — 
And  fix  my  doleful  station  where 
I  must  not  taste  his  love  ! 

4  Jesus,  I  throw  my  arms  around, 

And  hang  upon  thy  breast : 
Without  a  gracious  smile  fr:m  thee, 
My  spirit  cannot  rest. 

5  Oh,  tell  me  that  my  worthless  name 

Is  graven  on  thy  hands ! 
Show  me  some  promise  in  thy  boot, 
Where  my  salvation  stands. 

6  Give  me  one  kind,  assuring  word, 

To  sink  my  fears  again  ; 
And  cheerfully  my  soul  shall  wait 
Her  threescore  years  and  ten. 

1242.  Matt  25  :  34.  8s,   ^S  &  4s. 

1  Day  of  judgment!  day  of  wonders! 
Hark  !—  the  trumpet's  awful  sound, 
Louder  than  a  thousand  thunders, 
Shakes  the  vast  creation  round : 

How  the  summons 
Will  the  sinner's  heart  confound  ! 


CSS  THE    JUDGMENT. 


See  the  Judge,  our  nature  wearing, 

Clothed  in  majesty  divine! 
You,  who  long  for  his  appearing, 

Then  shall  say,   "  This  God  is  mine  I" 
Gracious  Saviour ! 

Own  me  in  that  day  for  thine. 


At  his  call,  the  dead  awaken, 
Rise  to  life  from  earth  and  sea  ; 

All  the  powers  of  nature,  shaken 
By  his  looks,  prepare  to  flee : 

Careless  sinner  ! 
"What  will  then  become  of  thee  ? 


But  to  those  who  have  confessed, 
Loved  and  served  the  Lord  below, 

He  will  say, — "  Come  near,  ye  blessed  ! 
See  the  kingdom  I  bestow  : 

You  forever 
Shall  my  love  and  glory  know." 


1243.  Matt.  24:27.  8s,  7s  &  4s 

1  Lo  !  the  mighty  God  appearing — 

From  on  high  Jehovah  speaks ! 
Eastern  lands  the  summons  hearing, 
O'er  the  west  his  thunder  breaks  : 

Earth  beholds  him  : 
Universal  nature  shakes. 

2  Zion  all  its  Iio;ht  unfolding, 

God  in  glory  shall  display  : 
Lo  !  he  comes, — nor  silence  holding, 
Fire  and  clouds  prepare  his  way : 

Tempests  round  him 
Hasten  on  the  dreadful  day. 


THE    JUDGMENT. 

To  the  heavens  his  voice  ascending, 
To  the  earth  beneath  he  cries — 

"  Souls  immortal  now  descending, 
Let  the  sleeping  dust  arise ! 

Rise  to  judgment; 
Let  my  throne  adorn  the  skies. 

"  Gather  first  my  saints  around  me, 
Those  who  to  my  covenant  stood ; 

Those  who  humbly  sought  and  found  me, 
Through  the  dying  Saviour's  blood  : 

Blest  Redeemer ! 
Choicest  sacrifice  to  God !" 

Now  the  heavens  on  high  adore  him, 
And  his  righteousness  declare  : 

Sinners  perish  from  before  him, 
But  his  saints  his  mercies  share ; 

Just  his  judgment ! 
God,  himself  the  Judge,  is  there. 


1244.  Johnl9:S7.  8s,    7s  &  4* 

1  See  the  eternal  Judge  descending! 

View  him  seated  on  his  throne  ! 
Now,  poor  sinner,  now  lamenting, 

Stand  and  hear  thine  awful  doom  ; 
Trumpets  call  thee, 
Stand  and  hear  thine  awful  doom  ! 

2  Hear  the  cries  he  now  is  venting, 

Filled  with  dread  of  fiercer  pain ; 
While  in  anguish  thus  lamenting 

That  he  ne'er  was  born  again — 
Greatly  mourning 
That  he  ne'er  was  born  again. 


G90  THE    JUDGMENT. 

3  "  Yonder  sits  my  slighted  Saviour, 
With  the  marks  of  dying  love  ; 
Oh,  that  I  had  sought  his  favor 
When  I  felt  his  Spirit  move — 
Golden  moments, 
When  I  felt  his  Spirit  move." 

1245.  Matt.  25:34.  8S,  Ts  &  4s. 

1  Lo  !  he  cometh, — countless  trumpets 

Wake  to  life  the  slumbering  dead  ; 
Mid  ten  thousand  saints  and  angels, 
See  their  great  exalted  Head : 

Hallelujah  !— 
Welcome,  welcome,  Son  of  God  ! 

2  Full  of  joyful  expectation, 

Saints  behold  the  Judge  appear  : 
Truth  and  justice  go  before  him — 
Now  the  joyful  sentence  hear ; 

Hallelujah  !— 
Welcome,  welcome,  Judge  divine  ! 

3  "  Come,  ye  blessed  of  my  Father  ! 

Enter  into  life  and  joy  ; 
Banish  all  your  fears  and  sorrows  ; 

Endless  praise  be  your  emplov  ; 
Hallelujah!— 
Welcome,  welcome  to  the  skies I" 


1246.  Zech.  12  :  io.  8s,  Ts  &  4s. 

1   Lo  !  he  comes  "with  clouds  descending, 

Once  for  favored  sinners  slain  ! 

Thousand  thousand  saints  attending, 

Swell  the  triumph  of  his  train ! 

Hallelujah ! 
Jesus  comes,  and  comes  to  reign. 


THE    JUDGMENT.  691 

2  Every  eye  shall  now  behold  him, 

Robed  in  dreadful  majesty ! 
Those  who  set  at  naught  and  sold  him, 
Pierced  and  nailed  him  to  the  tree, 

Deeply  wailing, 
Shall  the  true  Messiah  see  ! 

3  Lo  !  the  last  long  separation, 

As  the  cleaving  crowds  divide, 
And  one  dread  adjudication 
Sends  each  soul  to  either  side ! 

Lord  of  mercy  ! 
How  shall  I  that  day  abide  ? 

4  Yea,  Amen  !  let  all  adore  thee, 

High  on  thine  eternal  throne  ! 
Saviour,  take  the  power  and  glory ; 
Make  thy  righteous  sentence  known  ! 

Men  and  angels 
Kneel  and  bow  to  thee  alone ! 


1'247.  Rev.  20:  6.  L.  M.,   7  L. 

1  Great  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear ! 

The  end  of  things  created ! 
The  Judge  of  man  I  see  appear, 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated  ; 
The  trumpet  sounds;  the  graves  restore 
The  dead  which  they  contained  before  ; 

Prepare,  my  soul  to  meet  him. 

2  The  dead  in  Christ  shall  first  arise, 

At  the  last  trumpet's  sounding, 
Caught  up  to  meet  him  in  the  skies, 

"With  joy  their  Lord  surrounding; 
No  gloomy  fears  their  souls  dismay, 
His  presence  sheds  eternal  day 

On  those  prepared  to  meet  him. 


692  THE    JUDGMENT. 

3  But  sinners,  filled  with  guilty  fears, 

Behold  his  wrath  prevailing-; 
For  they  shall  rise,  and  find  their  tears 

And  sighs  are  unavailing  : 
The  day  of  grace  is  past  and  gone  ; 
Trembling  they  stand  before  the  throne, 

All  unprepared  to  meet  him. 

4  Great  God  !  what  do  I  see  and  hear! 

The  end  of  things  created ! 
The  Judge  of  man  I  see  appear, 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated  : 
Beneath  his  cross  I  view  the  day 
When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away, 

And  thus  prepare  to  meet  him. 

1248.  Psalm  31:  5.  L.   M.,   7   L. 

1  When  my  last  hour  is  close  at  hand, 

My  last  sad  journey  taken, 
Do  thou,  Lord  Jesus  !  by  me  stand  ; 

Let  me  not  be  forsaken  : 
O  Lord  !   my  spirit  I  resign 
Into  thy  loving  hands  divine ; 

'Tis  safe  within  thy  keeping. 

2  Countless  as  sands  upon  the  shore, 

My  sins  may  then  appall  me  ; 
Yet,  though  my  conscience  vex  mc  sore, 

Despair  shall  not  enthrall  me  ; 
For  as  I  draw  my  latest  breath, 
I'll  think,  Lord  Christ !   upon  thy  death, 

And  there  find  consolation. 

3  I  shall  not  in  the  grave  remain, 

Since  thou  death's  bonds  hast  severed  : 
By  hope  with  thee  to  rise  again 

From  fear  of  death  delivered, 
I'll  come  to  thee,  where'er  thou  ait, 
Live  with  thee,  from  thee  never  part; 

Therefore  I  die  in  rapture. 


THE    JUDGMENT.  693 

4  And  so  to  Jesus  Christ  I'll  go, 

My  longing  arms  extending  ; 
So  fall  asleep,  in  slumber  deep, 

Slumber  that  knows  no  waking, 
Till  Jesus  Christ,  God's  only  Son, 
Opens  the  gates  of  bliss,  leads  on 

To  heaven,  to  life  eternal. 

1249.  2  Cor.  5:  10.  L.   M. 

1  The  last  loud  trumpet's  wondrous  sound 
Does  through  the  rending  tombs  rebound  ; 
The  Judge  ascends  his  awful  throne, 

He  makes  each  secret  sin  be  known, 
And  all  with  shame  confess  their  own. 

2  Thou  great  Creator  of  mankind  ! 
Amazing  fears  o'erwhelm  my  mind  ; 
My  sins  my  heart  with  anguish  rend  ; 
My  God,  my  Saviour,  and  my  Friend, 
Do  not  forsake  me  in  the  end. 

3  Thou  who  for  me  didst  feel  such  pain, 
Whose  precious  blood  the  cross  did  stain, 
Let  not  those  agonies  be  vain  ; 

Cancel  my  debt,  too  great  to  pay, 
Before  the  last  accounting  day. 

4  From  that  insatiable  abyss, 

"Where  flames  devour,  where  Satan  is, 
Oh,  save  and  bring  me  to  thy  bliss  ! 
Give  to  my  ransomed  soul  a  place 
Among  thy  chosen  right-hand  race. 

1250.  2  Peter  3:  10.  L.  M. 

1  The  day  of  wrath  !  that  dreadful  day, 
When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away! 
What  power  shall  be  the  sinner's  stay  ? 
How  shall  he  meet  that  dreadful  day  ? — ■ 


C94  THE    JUDGMENT. 

2  When,  shriveling  like  a  parched  scroll, 
The  flaming  boavens  together  roll, 
And  louder  yet,  and  yet  more  dread, 
Swells  the  high  trump  that  wakes  the  dead! 

3  Oh,  on  that  day,  that  wrathful  day, 
When  man  to  judgment  wakes  from  clay, 
Be  thou,  O  Christ,  the  sinner's  stay, 
Tho'  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away. 

1  25  1 .  2  Thess.  1:7.  L.  M. 

1  The  Lord  shall  come  !  the  earth  shall  quake  ; 
The  mountains  to  their  centre  shake  ; 

And  withering  from  the  vault  of  night, 
The  stars  withdraw  their  feeble  light. 

2  The  Lord  shall  come  !  but  not  the  same 
As  once  in  lowly  form  he  came, — 

A  silent  Lamb  before  his  foes, 
A  weary  man,  and  full  of  woes. 

3  The  Lord  shall  come !  a  dreadful  form, 
With  wreath  of  flame,  and  robe  of  storm, 
On  cherub-wings,  and  wings  of  wind, 
Anointed  Judge  of  human  kind  ! 

4  Can  this  be  he,  who  w7ont  to  stray 
A  pilgrim  on  the  world's  highway, 

By  power  oppressed,  and  mocked  by  pride, 
The  Nazarene,  the  Crucified  ? 

5  While  sinners  in  despair  shall  call, 

"  Rocks,  hide  us!   mountains,  on  us  fall  !" 
The  saints,  ascending  from  the  tomb, 
Shall  sing  for  joy,  "  The  Lord  is  come  !" 

1  £5 2.  Rev.  21 :  23.  L.  M. 

1   On  for  a  sweet,  inspiring  ray, 
To  animate  our  feeble  strains, 
From  the  bright  realms  of  endless  day — 
The  blissful  realms  where  Jesus  reigns! 


HEAVEN.  695 

2  There,  low  before  his  glorious  throne, 

Adoring  saints  and  angels  fell ; 
And,  with  delightful  worship,  own 

His  smile  their  bliss,  their  heaven,  their  all. 

3  Immortal  glories  crown  his  head, 

While  tuneful  hallelujahs  rise, 
And  love  and  joy,  and  triumph  spread 
Through  all  the  assemblies  of  the  skies. 

4  He  smiles, — and  seraphs  tune  their  songs 

To  boundless  rapture,  while  they  gaze; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  joyful  tongues 
Resound  his  everlasting  praise. 

5  There  all  the  followers  of  the  Lamb 

Shall  join  at  last  the  heavenly  choir: 
Oh,  may  the  joy-inspiring  theme 
Awake  our  faith  and  warm  desire  ! 

1253.  1  Cor.  2;  9.  L.  1L 

1  Now  let  our  souls,  on  wings  sublime, 
Rise  from  the  vanities  of  time, 
Draw  back  the  parting  vail,  and  see 
The  glories  of  eternity. 

2  Born  by  a  new  celestial  birth, 

Why  should  we  grovel  here  on  earth  ? 
Why  grasp  at  transitory  toys, 
So  near  to  heaven's  eternal  joys  ? 

3  Should  aught  beguile  us  on  the  road, 
When  we  are  walking  back  to  God  ? 
For  strangers  into  life  we  come, 
And  dying  is  but  going  home. 

4  Welcome,  sweet  hour  of  full  discharge  ! 
That  sets  our  longing  souls  at  large, 
Unbinds  our  chains,  breaks  up  our  cell, 
And  gives  us  with  our  God  to  dwell. 


6-96 


5  To  dwell  with  God — to  feel  his  love, 
Is  the  full  heaven  enjoyed  above  ; 
And  the  sweet  expectation  now 
Is  the  young  dawn  of  heaven  below. 

1  254.  Rev.  22  :  4.  L.  M. 

1  Lo  !  round  the  throne,  a  glorious  band, 
The  saints  in  countless  myriads  stand : 
Of  every  tongue  redeemed  to  God, 
Arrayed  in  garments  washed  in  blood. 

2  Through  tribulation  great  they  came  ; 
They  bore  the  cross,  despised  the  shame ; 
But  now  from  all  their  labors  rest, 

In  God's  eternal  glory  blest. 

3  They  see  the  Saviour  face  to  face  ; 
They  sing  the  triumph  of  his  grace  ; 
And  day  and  night,  with  ceaseless  praise, 
To  him  their  loud  hosannas  raise. 

4  Oh,  may  we  tread  the  sacred  road 
That  holy  saints  and  martyrs  trod  ; 
Wage  to  the  end  the  glorious  strife, 
And  win,  like  them,  a  crown  of  life. 

1255.  Rev.  5:9.  L.   M. 

1  Hark  !  how  the  choral  song  of  heaven 

Swells  full  of  peace  and  joy  above  ; 
Hark  !  how  they  strike  their  golden  harps, 
And  raise  the  tuneful  notes  of  love. 

2  No  anxious  care  nor  thrilling  grief, 

No  deep  despair,  nor  gloomy  woe 

They  feel,  when  high  their  lofty  strains 

In  noblest,  sweetest  concord  flow. 

3  When  shall  we  join  the  heavenly  host, 

Who  sing  Tmmanuel's  praise  on  high, 
And  leave  behind  our  doubts  and  fears. 
To  swell  the  chorus  of  the  sky  .' 


HEAVEN.  69  7 

4  Oh,  come,  thou  rapture-bringing  morn  ! 
And  usher  in  the  joyful  clay  ; 
We  long  to  see  thy  rising  sun 

Drive  all  these  clouds  of  grief  away. 

1258=  Heb.4:ft  L.   M, 

1  Lord,  thou  wilt  bring  the  joyful  day! 

Be]  ond  earth's  weariness  and  pains, 
Thou  hast  a  mansion  far  away, 

Where  for  thine  own  a  rest  remains. 

2  Xo  sun  there  climbs  the  morning  sky, 

There  never  tails  the  shade  of  night, 
God  and  the  Lamb,  forever  nigh, 
O'er  all  shed  everlasting  light. 

3  The  bow  of  mercy  spans  the  throne, 

Emblem  of  love  and  goodness  there ; 
While  notes  to  mortals  all  unknown, 
Float  on  the  calm  celestial  air. 

4  Around  that  throne  bright  legions  stand, 

Redeemed  by  blox>d  from  sin  and  hell ; 
And  shining  forms,  an  angel  band, 
The  mighty  chorus  join  to  swell. 

5  There,  Lord,  thy  way-worn  saints  shall  find 

The  bliss  for  which  they  longed  before  ; 
And  holiest  sympathies  shall  bind 
Thine  own  to  thee  forevermore. 

6  0  Jesus,  bring  us  to  that  rest, 

AT  here  all  the  ransomed  shall  be  found, 
Mi  thine  eternal  fullness  blest, 

THiile  ages  roll  their  cycles  round  1 

1  *-V2  .  L.  M. 

t   Oh,  for  a  sight,  a  pleasing  sight, 

Of  our  almighty  Father's  throne  I 
There  sits  our  Saviour,  crowned  with  light, 
Clothed  in  a  body  like  our  own. 
59 


698  HEAVEN". 

2  Adoring  saints  around  him  stand, 

And  thrones  and  powers  before  him  fall ; 
The  God  shines  gracious  thro'  the  Man, 
And  sheds  sweet  glories  on  them  all. 

3  Oh,  what  amazing  joys  they  feel, 

While  to  their  golden  harps  they  sing, 
And  sit  on  every  heavenly  hill, 

And  spread  the  triumphs  of  their  King  ! 

4  When  shall  the  day,  dear  Lord,  appear, 

That  I  shall  mount,  to  dwell  above  ; 
And  stand,  and  bow,  and  worship  there, 
And  view  thy  face,  and  sing,  and  love  ? 

1258.  C.  M. 

1  .There  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest, 

To  mourning  wanderers  given  ; 
There  is  a  joy  for  souls  distressed, 
A  balm  for  every  wounded  breast : 

'T  is  found  above — in  heaven. 

2  There  is  a  home  for  weary  souls, 

By  sin  and  sorrow  driven, — 
When  tossed  on  life's  tempestuous  shoals, 
Where  storms  arise,  and  ocean  rolls, 

And  all  is  drear — but  heaven. 

3  There  faith  lifts  up  her  cheerful  eye 

To  brighter  prospects  given  ; 
And  views  the  tempest  passing  by, 
The  evening  shadows  quickly  fly, 

And  all  serene — in  heaven. 

4  There  fragrant  flowers  immortal  bloom, 

And  joys  supreme  arc  given  ; 
There  rays  divine  disperse  the  gloom ; 
Beyond  the  confines  of  th-e  tomb 

Appears  the  dawn  of  heaven  ! 


HEAVEN,  699 

1259.  Rev.  7  :  9.  C.  M. 

1  Give  ine  the  wings  of  faith,  to  rise 

Within  the  vail,  and  see 
The  saints  above,  how  great  their  joys, 
How  bright  their  glories  be. 

2  I  ask  them — whence  their  victory  came  ? 

They,  with  united  breath, 
Ascribe  their  conquest  to  the  Lamb, — 
Their  triumph  to  his  death. 

3  They  marked  the  footsteps  he  had  trod  ; 

His  zeal  inspired  their  breast ; 
And  following  their  incarnate  God, 
Possess  the  promised  rest. 

4  Our  glorious  Leader  claims  our  praise, 

For  his  own  pattern  given, — 
"While  the  long  cloud  of  witnesses 
Show  the  same  path  to  heaven. 

1260.  C.  M. 

1  Father  !  I  long,  I  faint,  to  see 

The  place  of  thine  abode  ; 
I  'd  leave  thine  earthly  courts,  and  flee 
Up  to  thy  seat,  my  God ! 

2  Here  I  behold  thy  distant  face, 

And  't  is  a  pleasing  sight ; 
But,  to  abide  in  thine  embrace 
Is  infinite  delight ! 

3  I'd  part  with  all  the  joys  of  sense, 

To  gaze  upon  thy  throne  ; 
Pleasure  springs  fresh  forever  thence, 
Unspeakable,  unknown. 

4  There  all  the  heavenly  hosts  are  seen ; 

In  shining  ranks  they  move; 
And  drink  immortal  vigor  in, 
With  wonder  and  with  love. 


700  HEAVEN. 

5  Father  !  I  long,  I  faint  to  see 
The  place  of  thine  abode ; 
I  'd  leave  thine  earthly  courts  to  be 
Forever  with  my  God  ! 

1261.  Deut.3:25.  CM. 

1  On  Jordan's  rugged  banks  I  stand, 

And  cast  a  wishful  eye 
To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land, 
Where  my  possessions  lie. 

2  Oh,  the  transporting,  rapturous  scene, 

That  rises  to  my  sight ! 
Sweet  fields  arrayed  in  living  green, 
And  rivers  of  delight ! 

O'er  all  those  wide  extended  plains 

Shines  one  eternal  day  ; 
There  God,  the  sun,  forever  reigns, 

And  scatters  night  away. 

4  No  chilling  winds,  or  poisonous  breath, 

Can  reach  that  healthful  shore  ; 
Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death, 
Are  felt  and  feared  no  more. 

5  When  shall  I  reach  that  happy  place, 

And  be  forever  blest  ? 
When  shall  I  see  my  Father's  face, 
And  in  his  bosom  rest  ? 

6  Filled  with  delight,  my  raptured  soul 

Can  here  no  longer  stay  ; 
Though  Jordan's  waves  around  me  roll, 
Fearless  I  'd  launch  away. 

1  262.  Dent.  3d  :  L  C.  M. 

1  There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 
Where  saints  immortal  reign, 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 


V01 


2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never-withering  flowers  : 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields  beyond  the  swelling  flood 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green  ; 
So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 
While  Jordan  rolled  between. 

4  Oh,  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 

These  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  wTe  love, 
With  unbeclouded  eyes  : — 

5  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er, — 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

1263.  Rev.  21: 23.  CM. 

1  There,  on  a  high,  majestic  throne, 

The  Almighty  Father  reigns, 
And  sheds  his  glorious  goodness  down 
On  all  the  blissful  plains. 

2  Bright,  like  a  sun,  the  Saviour  sits, 

And  spreads  eternal  noon  ; 
No  evenings  there,  nor  gloomy  nights, 
To  want  the  feeble  moon. 

3  Jesus,  and  when  shall  that  dear  day, 

That  joyful  hour  appear, 
When  I  shall  leave  this  house  of  clay 
To  dwell  among  them  there  \ 

1  284.  Rev.  21  :  10.  C.  M, 

1   0  mother  dear,  Jerusalem, 
When  shall  I  come  to  thee  ? 
When  shall  my  sorrows  have  an  end! 
Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see  ? 
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702  HEAVEN. 

2  0  happy  harbor  of  God's  saints  ! 

0  sweet  and  pleasant  soil ! 

In  thee  no  sorrow  can  be  found, 

Nor  grief,  nor  care,  nor  toil. 

3  No  dimly  cloud  o'ershadows  thee, 

Nor  gloom,  nor  darksome  night ; 
But  every  soul  shines  as  the  sun, 
For  God  himself  gives  light. 

4  Thy  walls  are  made  of  precious  stone, 

Thy  bulwarks  diamond-square, 
Thy  gates  are  all  of  orient  pearl — 
O  God  !  if  I  were  there  ! 

1265.  Rev.  3:11.  CM. 

1  The  roseate  hues  of  early  dawn, 

„Thc  brightness  of  the  day, 

The  crimson  of  the  sunset  sky, 

How  fast  they  fade  away  ! 

2  Oh,  for  the  pearly  gates  of  heaven  ! 

Oh,  for  the  golden  floor  ! 
Oh,  for  the  San  of  Righteousness, 
That  setteth  nevermore  ! 

3  The  highest  hopes  we  cherish  here. 

How  soon  they  tire  and  faint ! 

How  many  a  spot  denies  the  robe 

That  wraps  an  earthly  saint ! 

4  Oh,  for  a  heart  that  never  sins  ! 

Oh,  for  a  soul  washed  white  ! 
Oh,  for  a  voice  to  praise  our  King, 
Nor  weary  day  nor  night ! 

5  Here  faith  is  ours,  and  heavenly  hope, 

And  grace  to  lead  us  higher  ; 
But  there  are  perfectness  and  peace, 
Beyond  our  best  desire. 


HEAVEN.  703 

6  Oh,  by  thy  love  and  anguish,  Lord, 
And  by  thy  life  laid  down, 
Grant  that  we  fall  not  from  thy  grace, 
Xor  fail  to  reach  our  crown  ! 

1266.  Hem  11:  16.  CM. 

1  My  feet  are  weary  with  the  march 

Over  the  steep  hill-side  ; 
City  of  God!  I  fain  would  see 
Thy  peaceful  waters  glide  1 

2  My  hands  are  weary,  toiling  on 

For  perishable  meat ; 
City  of  God !  I  fain  would  reach 
Thy  glorious  mercy-seat ! 

3  Patience,  poor  heart!  His  feet  were  worn, 

His  hands  were  weary  too  ; 
His  garments  stained,  and  travel-torn, 
His  head  wet  with  the  dew. 

4  Love  thou  the  path  thy  Saviour  trod, 

And  patient  wait  thy  rest ; 
His  holy  city  thou  shalt  see, 
Home  of  the  loved  and  blest ! 

1267.  2  Cor.  5:1.  CM 

1  There  is  a  house  not  made  with  hands, 

Eternal,  and  on  high  : 
And  here  mv  spirit  waiting  stands, 
Till  God  shall  bid  it  fly. 

2  Shortly  this  prison  of  my  clay 

Must  be  dissolved  and  fall ; 

Then,  0  my  soul,  with  joy  obey 

Thy  heavenly  Father's  call. 

3  "We  walk  by  faith  of  joys  to  come; 

Faith  lives  upon  his  word ; 
But  while  the  body  is  our  home, 
We  5re  absent  from  the  Lord. 


704  HEAVEN. 

4  'T  is  pleasant  to  believe  thy  grace, 
But  Ave  had  rather  see ; 
We  would  be  absent  from  the  flesh, 
And  present,  Lord,  with  thee. 

1268.  Phil.  3:20.  CM, 

1  While  thro'  this  changing  world  we  roam 

From  infancy  to  age, 
Heaven  is  the  Christian  pilgrim's  home, 
His  rest  at  every  stage. 

2  Thither,  his  raptured  thought  ascends, 

Eternal  joys  to  share  ; 
There,  his  adoring  spirit  bends, 
While  here,  he  kneels  in  prayer. 

3  From  earth  his  freed  affections  rise, 

To  fix  on  things  above, 
Where  all  his  hope  of  glory  lies — 
Where  all  is  perfect  love. 

4  There,  too,  may  we  our  treasure  place — 

There  let  our  hearts  be  found  ; 
That  still,  where  sin  abounded,  grace 
May  more  and  more  abound. 

5  Henceforth,  our  conversation  be 

With  Christ  before  the  throne  ; 
Ere  long  we,  eye  to  eye,  shall  see, 
And  know  as  we  are  known. 

1269.  Job  14:  10.  CM. 

1  In  vain  our  fancy  strives  to  paint 

The  moment  after  death, 
The  glories  that  surround  a  saint 
When  yielding  up  his  breath. 

2  One  gentle  sigh  the  bondage  breaks; 

We  scarce  can  say — he  's  gone ! 
Before  the  willing  spirit  takes 
Its  mansion  near  the  throne. 


HEAVEN.  705 

3  Faith  strives,  but  all  its  efforts  fail 

To  trace  the  spirit's  flight ; 
No  eye  can  pierce  within  the  vail 
Which  hides  that  world  of  light. 

4  Thus  much,  and  't  is  enough  to  know, 

Saints  are  completely  blest ; 
Have  done  with  sin,  and  care,  and  woe, 
And  with  their  Saviour  rest. 

5  On  harps  of  gold  they  praise  his  name, 

And  see  him  face  to  face ; 
Oh,  let  us  catch  the  heavenly  flame, 
And  live  in  his  embrace  ! 


1270.  John  14:  2.  S.  M. 

1  I  have  a  home  above, 

From  sin  and  sorrow  free: 
A  mansion  which  eternal  love 
Designed  and  formed  for  me. 

2  My  Father's  gracious  hand 

Has  built  this  sweet  abode  ; 
From  everlasting  it  was  planned — 
My  dwelling-place  with  God. 

3  My  Saviour's  precious  blood 

Has  made  my  title  sure  ; 
He  passed  thro"  death's  dark  raging  flood 
To  make  my  rest  secure. 

4  The  Comforter  is  come, 

The  earnest  has  been  given  ; 

He  leads  me  onward  to  the  home 

Reserved  for  me  in  heaven. 

5  Loved  ones  are  gone  before. 

Whose  pilgrim  days  are  done  ; 
I  soon  shall  greet  them  on  that  shore 
Where  partings  are  unknown. 


706  HEAVEN. 

1271.  Heb.  11:14.  &  M. 

1  From  Egypt's  bondage  come, 

Where  death,  and  darkness  reign, 
"We  seek  our  new,  our  better  home, 
Where  we  our  rest  shall  gain. 

2  To  Canaan's  sacred  bound 

We  haste,  with  songs  of  joy  ; 
Where  peace  and  liberty  are  found, 
And  sweets  that  never  cloy. 

3  Our  toils  and  conflicts  cease, 

On  Canaan's  happy  shore  ! 
We  there  shall  dwell  in  endless  peace, 
Aud  never  hunger  more. 

4  There,  in  celestial  strains, 

Enraptured  myriads  sing ; 
There  love  in  every  bosom  reigns, 
For  God  himself  is  King. 

5  We  soon  shall  join  the  throng, 

Their  pleasures  we  shall  share  ; 
And  sing  the  everlasting  song, 
With  all  the  ransomed  there. 

1272.  S.  M. 

1  Far  from  my  heavenly  home, 

Far  from  my  Father's  breast, 
Fainting,  I  cry,  "  Blest  Spirit,  come, 
And  speed  me  to  my  rest !" 

2  Upon  the  willows  long 

My  harp  has  silent  hung  ; 
How  should  I  sing  a  cheerful  song, 
Till  thou  inspire  my  tongue? 

3  My  spirit  homeward  turns, 

And  fain  would  thither  flee  ; 
My  heart,  0  Zion,  droops  and  yearns, 
AVhen  I  remember  thee. 


HEAVE X.  TO 7 

4  To  thee,  to  thee  I  press — 
A  dark  and  toilsome  road  : 
"When  shall  I  pass  the  wilderness. 
And  reach  the  saints'  abode  ? 

1273.  S.  M.,  D 

1  There  is  no  night  in  heaven  ; 

In  that  blest  world  above 
Work  never  can  bring  weariness, 

For  work  itself  is  love. 
There  is  no  grief  in  heaven  ; 

For  life  is  one  glad  day, 
Aud  tears  are  of  those  former  things 

Which  all  have  passed  away. 

2  There  is  no  want  in  heaven ; 

The  Lamb  of  God  supplies 
Life's  tree  of  twelve-fold  fruitage  still, 

Life's  spring  which  never  dries. 
There  is  no  sin  in  heaven  ; 

Behold  that  blessed  throng  ! 
All  holy  is  their  spotless  robe, 

All  holy  is  their  song. 

3  There  is  no  death  in  heaven  ; 

For  they  who  gain  that  shore 
Have  won  their  immortality, 

And  they  can  die  no  more. 
There  is  no  death  in  heaven  ; 

But  when  the  Christian  dies, 
The  angels  wait  his  parted  soul, 

And  waft  it  to  the  skies  ! 

1274.  S.  M. 

1  Ahd  is  there,  Lord,  a  rest 
For  weary  souls  designed, 
Where  not  a  care  shall  stir  the  breast, 
Or  sorrow  entrance  find  \ 


708  HEAVEN. 

2  Is  there  a  blissful  home, 

Where  kindred  minds  shall  meet, 
And  live,  and  love,  nor  ever  roam 
From  that  serene  retreat  1 

3  Are  there  bright,  happy  fields, 

Where  naught  that  blooms  shall  die ; 
Where  each  new  scene  fresh  pleasure  yields, 
And  healthful  breezes  sigh  ? 

4  Are  there  celestial  streams, 

Where  living  waters  glide, 
With  murmurs  sweet  as  angel  dreams, 
And  flowery  banks  beside  ? 

5  Forever  blessed  they, 

Whose  joyful  feet  shall  stand, 
While  endless  ages  waste  away, 
Amid  that  glorious  land  ! 

6  My  soul  would  thither  tend, 

While  toilsome  years  are  given  ; 
Then  let  me,  gracious  God,  ascend 
To  sweet  repose  in  heaven  ! 

1275.  Is  &  6s. 

1  Rise,  my  soul !  and  stretch  thy  wings, 

Thy  better  portion  trace  ; 
Rise  from  transitory  things, 

Toward  heaven,  thy  native  place  : 
Sun  and  moon  and  stars  decay  ; 
Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove ; 
Rise,  my  soul !   and  haste  away 

To  seats  prepared  above. 

2  Rivers  to  the  ocean  run, 

Nor  stay  in  all  their  course ; 
Fire,  ascending,  seeks  the  sun  ; 
Both  speed  them  to  their  source  ; 


HEAVEN.  7§9 

So  a  soul,  that 's  born  of  God, 
Pants  to  view  his  glorious  face, 
Upward  tends  to  his  abode, 
To  rest  in  his  embrace. 

3  Fly  me,  riches  !  fly  me,  cares  ! 

While  I  that  coast  explore ; 
Flattering  world  !  with  all  thy  snares,. 

Solicit  me  no  more  : 
Pilgrims  fix  not  here  their  home  ; 
Strangers  tarry  but  a  night ; 
When  the  last  dear  morn  is  come, 

They  '11  rise  to  joyful  light. 

4  Cease,  ye  pilgrims  !  cease  to  mourn, 

Press  onward  to  the  prize  ; 
Soon  our  Saviour  will  return 

Triumphant  in  the  skies  ! 
Yet  a  season,  and  you  know 
Happy  entrance  will  be  given  ; 
All  our  sorrows  left  below, 

And  earth  exchanged  for  heaven. 

1276.  7s  &  6s. 

1  Time  is  winging  us  away 

To  our  eternal  home  ; 
Life  is  but  a  winter's  day — 

A  journey  to  the  tomb  ; 
Youth  and  vigor  soon  will  flee, 

Blooming  beauty  lose  its  charms  ; 
All  that 's  mortal  soon  shall  be 

Enclosed  in  death's  cold  arms. 

2  Time  is  winging  us  away 

To  our  eternal  home  ; 
Life  is  but  a  winter's  day — 
A  journey  to  the  tomb ; 
60 


TlO  HEAVEN. 

But  the  Christian  shall  enjoy 
Health  and  beauty,  soon,  above, 

Far  beyond  the  world's  alloy, 
Secure  in  Jesus'  love. 

1277.  P.M. 

1  My  days  are  gliding  swiftly  by, 

And  I,  a  pilgrim  stranger, 
Would  not  detain  them  as  they  fly, 
Those  hours  of  toil  and  danger. 

For  oh,  we  stand  on  Jordan's  strand, 

Our  friends  are  passing  over  ; 
And  just  before,  the  Shining  Shore, 
We  may  almost  discover  I 

2  We  '11  gird  our  loins,  my  brethren  dear, 

Our  heavenly  home  discerning  ; 
Our  absent  Lord  has  left  us  word, 
Let  every  lamp  be  burning. 

3  Should  coming  days  be  cold  and  dart, 

We  need  not  cease  our  singing  • 
That  perfect  rest  naught  can  molest, 
Where  golden  harps  are  ringing. 

4  Let  sorrow's  rudest  tempest  blow, 

Each  chord  on  earth  to  sever ; 
Our  King  says,  Come,  and  there  's  our  home, 
Forever,  oh,  forever ! 

1278.  C.  M. 

1  Sweet  land  of  rest !  for  thee  I  sigh, 
When  will  the  moment  come 
When  I  shall  lay  my  armor  by, 
And  dwell  with  Christ  at  home  I 
Home,  home,  sweet,  sweet  home, 
With  Christ  shall  be  my  home, 
Home,  home,  sweet,  sweet  home, 
With  Christ  shall  be  my  home. 


HEAVEN.  711 

2  No  tranquil  joys  on  earth  I  know, 

Xo  peaceful,  sheltering  dome  ; 
This  world 's  a  wilderness  of  woe, 
This  world  is  not  my  home. 
Home,  home,  etc. 

3  Weary  of  wandering  round  and  round, 

This  vale  of  sin  and  gloom, 
I  long  to  leave  th'  unhallowed  ground, 
And  dwell  with  Christ  at  home. 
Home,  home,  etc. 

1'279.  John  14:  2.  P.M. 

1  Ah,  this  heart  is  void  and  chill, 

'Mid  earth's  noisy  thronging  j 
For  my  Father's  mansions  still 
Earnestly  is  longing; 

Looking  home  !  looking  home  ! 

Toward  the  heavenly  mansions 
Jesus  hath  prepared  for  me 
In  his  Father's  kingdom  ! 

2  Soon  the  glorious  day  will  dawn, 

Heavenly  pleasures  bringing ; 
Night  will  be  exchanged  for  morn, 
Sighs  give  place  to  singing. 

Looking  home  !  looking  home  ! 

Toward  the  heavenly  mansions 
Jesus  hath  prepared  for  me 
In  his  Father's  kingdom  ! 

3  With  this  load  of  sin  and  care, 

Then  no  longer  bending, 

But  with  waiting  angels  there 

On  our  soul  attending: — 

Blessed  home  !  blessed  home  ! 
All  for  which  we  're  sighing ; 
Soon  our  Lord  will  bid  us  come 
To  our  Father's  kino-dom  ! 


712  HEAVEN. 

1280.  Heb.4:9.  8S  &   Ts,  D. 

1  In  the  Christian's  Lome  in  glory 

There  remains  a  land  of  rest, 
There  my  Saviour  's  gone  before  me, 
To  fulfill  my  soul's  request. 
There  is  rest  for  the  weary, 
There  is  rest  for  the  weary; 
On  the  other  side  of  Jordan, 
In  the  sweet  fields  of  Eden, 
Where  the  tree  of  life  is  blooming, 
There  is  rest  for  you ! 

2  He  is  fitting  up  my  mansion, 

Which  eternally  shall  stand  ; 
For  my  stay  shall  not  be  transient 
In  that  holy,  happy  land. 
There  is  rest,  etc. 

3  Death  itself  shall  then  be  vanquished, 

And  his  sting  shall  be  withdrawn  ; 
Shout  for  gladness,  O  ye  ransomed  ! 
Hail  with  joy  the  rising  morn. 
There  is  rest,  etc. 

4  Sing,  oh,  sing,  ye  heirs  of  glory  ! 

Shout  your  triumphs  as  you  go ; 
Zion's  gates  will  open  for  you, 

You  shall  find  an  entrance  through. 
There  is  rest,  etc. 

1281.  6s&4s. 
1  I'm  but  a  stranger  here, 

Heaven  is  my  home  ; 
Earth  is  a  desert  drear, 

Heaven  is  my  home  ; 
Danger  and  sorrow  stand 
Round  me  on  every  hand  ; 
Heaven  is  my  fatherland, 

Heaven  is  my  home. 


HEAVEN-.  713 

2  What  though  the  tempest  rage, 

Heaven  is  my  home  : 
Short  is  my  pilgrimage, 

Heaven  is  my  home  : 
Time's  cold  and  wintry  blast 
Soon  will  be  overpast ; 
I  shall  reach  home  at  last, 

Heaven  is  my  home. 

3  There  at  my  Saviour's  side, 

Heaven  is  my  home  : 
I  shall  be  glorified — 

Heaven  is  my  home : 
There  are  the  good  and  blest, 
Those  I  loved  most  and  best ; 
And  there  I,  too,  shall  rest, 

Heaven  is  my  home. 


1282,  Rev.  21:  2.  P.M. 

1  We  are  on  our  jonrney  home, 

Where  Christ  our  Lord  is  gone  ; 
We  shall  meet  around  his  throne, 
When  he  makes  his  people  one, 
In  the  new  Jerusalem. 

2  We  can  see  that  distant  home, 

Though  clouds  rise  dark  between ; 
Faith  views  the  radiant  dome, 
And  a  lustre  flashes  keen 
From  the  new  Jerusalem. 

3  Oh,  holy,  heavenly  home  ! 

Oh,  rest  eternal  there  ! 
When  shall  the  exiles  come, 

Where  they  cease  from  earthly  care, 
In  the  new  Jerusalem  ! 

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714  HEAVEN. 

4  Our  hearts  are  breaking  now 
Those  mansions  fair  to  see ; 

0  Lord  !  thy  heavens  bow, 
And  raise  us  up  with  thee, 

To  the  new  Jerusalem. 

1283.  Heb.    113.  P.  M. 

1  I  'm  a  pilgrim,  and  I  'm  a  stranger  ; 

1  can  tarry,  I  can  tarry  but  a  night ! 
Do  not  detain  me,  for  I  am  going 

To  where  the  fountains  are  ever  flowing: 
I  'm  a  pilgrim,  etc. 

2  There  the  glory  is  ever  shining  ! 

Oh,  my  longing  heart,  my  longing  heartis  there! 
Here  in  this  country  so  dark  and  dreary, 
I  long  have  wandered  forlorn  and  weary : 
I  'm  a  pilgrim,  etc. 

3  There  's  the  city  to  which  I  journey ; 
My  Redeemer,  my  Redeemer  is  its  light! 
There  is  no  sorrow,  nor  any  sighing, 
Nor  any  tears  there,  nor  any  dying  ! 

I  'in  a  pilgrim,  etc. 

1284.  Rev.  7:  13.  ?S,  D. 

1  Who  are  these  in  bright  array, 

This  innumerable  throng, 
Round  the  altar  night  and  day, 

Hymning  one  triumphant  song  ? — 
"  Worthy  is  the  Lamb,  once  slain, 

Blessing,  honor,  glory,  power, 
Wisdom,  riches,  to  obtain, 

New  dominion  every  hour." 

2  These  through  fiery  trials  trod  ; 

These  from  great  affliction  came : 
Now,  before  the  throne  of  God, 
Sealed  with  his  almighty  name, 


715 


Clad  in  raiment  pure  and  white, 

Victor-palms  in  every  hand, 
Through  their  dear  Redeemer's  might, 

More  than  conquerors  they  stand. 
3  Hunger,  thirst,  disease  unknown, 

On  immortal  fruits  they  feed  ; 
Them  the  Lamb,  amid  the  throne, 

Shall  to  living  fountains  lead  : 
Joy  and  gladness  banish  sighs ; 

Perfect  love  dispel  all  fears  ; 
And  forever  from  their  eyes 

God  shall  wipe  away  the  tears. 

1285.  Isa.  GO:  20.  Ts,   D. 

1  High  in  yonder  realms  of  light, 

Dwell  the  raptured  saints  above; 
Far  beyond  our  feeble  sight, 

Happy  in  ImmanueFs  love  : 
Pilgrims  in  this  vale  of  tears, 

Once  they  knew,  like  us  below, 
Gloomy  doubts,  distressing  fears, 

Torturing  pain  and  heavy  woe. 

2  But  these  days  of  weeping  o'er, 

Passed  this  scene  of  toil  and  pain, 
They  shall  feel  distress  no  more — 

Never,  never  weep  again  : 
'Mid  the  chorus  of  the  skies, 

'Mid  the  angelic  lyres  above, 
Hark,  their  songs  melodious  rise, 

Songs  of  praise  to  Jesus'  love ! 

3  All  is  tranquil  and  serene, 

Calm  and  undisturbed  repose  : 
There  no  cloud  can  intervene, 

There  no  angry  tempest  blows  : 
Every  tear  is  wiped  away, 

Sighs  no  more  shall  heave  the  breast, 
Night  is  lost  in  endless  day, 

Sorrow,  in  eternal  rest. 


7 16  HEAVEN. 

1  286.  Heb.  11  :  14.  7s  &   6s,  D. 

1  Jerusalem,  the  glorious ! 

The  glory  of  the  elect, — 

0  dear  and  future  vision 
That  eager  hearts  expect ! 

Ev'n  now  by  faith  I  see  thee, 
Ev'n  here  thy  walls  discern  ; 

To  thee  my  thoughts  are  kindled, 
And  strive,  and  pant,  and  yearn  ! 

2  The  Cross  is  all  thy  splendor, 

The  Crucified,  thy  praise  ; 
His  laud  and  benediction 

Thy  ransomed  people  raise  ; — 
Jerusalem  !  exulting 

On  that  securest  shore, 

1  hope  thee,  wish  thee,  sing  thee, 

And  love  thee  evermore  ! 

S  O  sweet  and  blessed  Country  ! 

Shall  I  e'er  see  thy  face  ? 
O  sweet  and  blessed  Country  ! 

Shall  I  e'er  win  thy  grace  ? — 
Exult,  0  dust  and  ashes  ! 

The  Lord  shall  be  thy  part; 
His  only,  his  forever, 

Thou  shalt  be,  and  thou  art! 

1287.  Matt.  25 -.6.  7  9  &  6s,  D. 

1  Rejoice,  rejoice,  believers! 

And  let  your  lights  appear  ; 
The  shades  of  eve  are  thickening, 

And  darker  night  is  near  ; 
The  Bridegroom  is  advancing  ; 

Each  hour  he  draws  more  nigh; 
Up!  watch  and  pray,  nor  slumber; 

At  midnight  comes  the  cry. 


HEAVEN.  71 7 

2  See  that  your  lamps  are  burning, 

Your  vessels  filled  with  oil ; 
Wait  calmly  your  deliverance 

From  earthly  pain  and  toil. 
The  watchers  on  the  mountains 

Proclaim  the  Bridegroom  near, 
Go,  meet  him,  as  he  cometh, 

With  hallelujahs  clear. 

3  The  saints,  -who  here  in  patience 

Their  cross  and  sufferings  bore, 
"With  him  shall  reign  forever, 

"When  sorrow  is  no  more : 
Around  the  throne  of  glory 

The  Lamb  shall  they  behold, 
Adoring  cast  before  him 

Their  diadems  of  gold. 

4  Our  hope  and  expectation, 

O  Jesus,  now  appear ! 
Arise,  thou  Sun  so  looked-for, 

O'er  this  benighted  sphere  ! 
With  hearts  and  hands  uplifted, 

We  plead,  O  Lord,  to  see 
The  day  of  our  redemption, 

And  ever  be  with  thee. 


1288.  Rev.  21:  10.  7?  &  Gs,  D. 

1  For  thee,  0  dear,  dear  Country  ! 

Mine  eyes  their  vigils  keep  : 
For  very  love,  beholding 

Thy  happy  name,  they  weep  ; — 
O  one,  0  only,  mansion! 

0  Paradise  of  joy  ! 
Where  tears  are  ever  banished, 

And  bliss  hath  no  alloy. 


718  HEAVE  X. 

2  Thy  ageless  walls  are  bonded 

With  amethyst  unpriced ; 
The  saints  build  up  the  fabric, 

The  corner-stone  is  Christ  ! 
Upon  the  Rock  of  Ages 

They  raise  thy  holy  tower ; 
Thine  is  the  victor's  laurel, 

And  thine  the  golden  dower. 

3  They  stand,  those  halls  of  Zion, 

Conjubilant  with  song ; 
And  bright  with  many  an  angel, 

With  many  a  martyr-throng  ; 
The  Prince  is  ever  in  them, 

The  light  is  aye  serene, 
The  pastures  of  the  blessed 

Are  decked  in  glorious  sheen. 

4  There  is  the  throne  of  David ; 

And  there,  from  toil  released, 
The  shout  of  them  that  triumph^ 

The  song  of  them  that  feast ; 
And  they,  beneath  their  Leader, 

Who  conquered  in  the  fight, 
Forever  and  forever 

Are  clad  in  robes  of  white  ! 


1£80.  John  17  :  24.  7s  &  6S,  D. 

1  No  seas  again  shall  sever, 

No  desert  intervene; 
No  deep  sad-flowing  river 

Shall  roll  its  tide  between : 
Love  and  unsevered  union 

Of  soul  with  those  we  love, 
Nearness  and  glad  communion, 

Shall  be  our  joy  above. 


HEAVEN.  710 

2  Xo  dread  of  wasting  sickness. 

Xo  thought  pf  ache  or  pain, 
Xo  fretting  hours  of  weakness, 

Shall  mar  our  peace  again  : 
Xo  death  our  homes  o'ershading, 

Shall  e'er  our  harps  unstring  ; 
For  all  is  life  unfading 

In  presence  of  our  King  ! 

1290.  p.  :i. 

1  Lo,  the  seal  of  death  is  breaking , 
Those  who  slept  its  sleep  are  waking ; 

Heaven  opes  its  portals  fair  ! 
Hark !  the  harps  of  God  are  ringing, 
Hark!  the  seraph's  hymn  is  flinging 

Music  on  immortal  air. 


There,  no  more  at  eve  declining, 
Suns  without  a  cloud  are  shining 

O'er  the  land  of  life  and  love  ; 
There  the  founts  of  life  are  flowing. 
Flowers  unknown  to  time  are  blowing, 

In  that  radiant  scene  above. 


3  There  no  sigh  of  memory  swelleth; 
There  no  tear  of  misery  welleth  ; 

Hearts  will  bleed  or  break  no  more  ; 
Past  is  all  the  cold  world's  scorning, 
Gone  the  night  and  broke  the  morning 

Over  all  the  golden  shore  ! 

1.291.  Rev.  21:2.  Q.  11 

1  Lo  !  what  a  glorious  sight  appears. 
To  our  believing  eyes  ! 
The  earth  and  seas  are  passed  away. 
And  the  old  rolling  skies. 


r20  HEAVEN. 

2  From  the  third  heaven  where  God  resides— 

That  holy,  happy  place, — 
The  New  Jerusalem  comes  down, 
Adorned  with  shining  grace. 

3  Attending  angels  shout  for  joy, 

And  the  bright  armies  sing, — 
"  Mortals  !  behold  the  sacred  seat 
Of  your  descending  King  : — 

4  "  The  God  of  glory,  down  to  men, 

Removes  his  blest  abode ; — 
Men,  the  dear  objects  of  his  grace, 
And  be  their  loving  God  : — 

5  "His  own  soft  hand  shall  wipe  the  tears 

From  every  weeping  eye  ; 
And  pains,  and  groans,  and  griefs,  and  fears, 
And  death  itself  shall  die !" 

G  How  long,  dear  Saviour  !   oh,  how  long 
Shall  this  bright  hour  delay  ? 
Fly  swifter  round,  ye  wheels  of  time  ! 
And  bring  the  welcome  day. 


12^2.  C.  M. 

1  Jerusalem  !  my  happy  home! 

Name  ever  dear  to  me  ! 
When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
In  joy,  and  peace,  in  thee  ? 

2  Oh,  when,  thou  city  of  my  God, 

Shall  I  thy  courts  ascend, 
Where  congregations  ne'er  break  up, 
And  Sabbaths  have  no  end  ? 

3  There  happier  bowers  than  Eden's  bloom, 

Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know  : 
Blest  seats !  thro'  rude  and  stormy  scenes, 
I  onward  press  to  you. 


HE AVE X.  721 

iy  should  I  shrink  at  pain  and  woe  ? 
Or  feel,  at  death,  dismay  \ 
I  we  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
And  realms  of  endless  day. 

5  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets  there. 

Around  my  Saviour  stand  : 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below, 
"Will  join  the  glorious  hand. 

6  Jerusalem  !  my  happy  home  ! 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee ; 
Then  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 

1293.  Rev.  II:  12.  73: 

1  "Come  up  hither!  come  away;"' 

Thus  the  ransomed  spirits  sing  ; 
Here  is  cloudless,  endless  day  ; 
Here  is  everlasting  spring. 

2  Come  up  hither  ;   come  and  dwell 

With  the  living  hosts  above  ; 
Come,  and  let  yonr  bosoms  swell 
With  their  burning  songs  of  love. 

3  Come  up  hither :   come  and  share 

In  the  sacred  joys  that  rise, 
Like  an  ocean,  everywhere 

Through  the  myriads  of  the  skies. 

•i  Come  up  hither  ;  come  and  shine 
In  the  robes  of  spotless  white  ; 
Palms,  and  harps,  and  crowns  are  thine  ; 
Hither,  hither  wing  your  flight. 

5   Come  up  hither  ;  hither  speed  : 
Rest  is  found  in  heaven  alone  ; 
Here  is  all  the  wealth  you  need ; 

Come  and  make  this  wealth  your  own, 

61 


712  HEAVEN. 

1294.  Rev.  21:  23.  L.  M. 

1  A  light  streams  downward  from  the  sky, 

An  open  door  the  radiance  shows, 
Through  which  the  rausomed  spirits  fly, 
To  enter  bliss  no  mortal  knows. 

2  Girded  with  gladness  in  that  home, 

No  soul  its  sackcloth  ever  wears ; 
No  sickness,  griefs,  or  fears  can  come, 
Nor  burdened  heart  with  heavy  cares. 

3  A  tree  of  life,  with  pleasant  shade, 

Grows  in  that  upper  Paradise  ; 
Renewed  from  Eden's  early  glade, 
Its  various  fruit  each  want  supplies. 

4  There  flowers  of  grace  in  beauty  stand, 

With  fragrance  of  immortal  bloom  ; 
No  blighting  breath,  nor  icy  hand, 

Demands  their  sweetness  for  the  tomb. 

5  Sweet  sinless  home  !  my  spirit  longs 

To  mount  the  skies,  and  breathe  thine  air; 
With  grateful  heart  to  join  the  songs, 
Whose  rolling  tide  flows  ceaseless  there! 

1295.  John  17  :  24.  L.  M. 

1  Let  me  be  with  thee  where  thou  art, 

My  Saviour,  my  eternal  Rest ; 
Then  only  will  this  longing  heart 
Be  fully  and  forever  blest. 

2  Let  me  be  with  thee  where  thou  art, 

Thine  unvailed  glory  to  behold  ; 
Then  only  will  this  wandering  heart 
Cease  to  be  false  to  thee  and  cold. 

3  Let  me  be' With  thee  where  thou  art, 

Where  spotless  saints  thy  name  adore ; 
Then  only  will  this  sinful  heart 
Be  evil  and  defiled  no  more. 


HEAVEN.  723 

4  Let  me  be  with  thee  where  thou  art, 

Where  none  can  die,  where  none  remove  ; 
There  neither  death  nor  life  will  part 
Me  from  thy  presence  and  thy  love. 

1296.  Dent.  34  ;l.  L.  M. 

1  As  when  the  weary  traveler  gains 

The  height  of  some  overlooking  hill, 
His  heart  revives,  if  'cross  the  plains, 
He  eyes  his  home  though  distant  still : — 

2  So  when  the  Christian  pilgrim  views, 

By  faith,  his  mansion  in  the  skies, 
The  sight  his  fainting  strength  renews,* 
And  wings  his  speed  to  reach  the  prize. 

3  'T  is  there,  he  says,  I  am  to  dwell, 

With  Jesus  in  the  realms  of  clay  ! 
Then  I  shall  bid  my  cares  farewell, 
And  he  will  wipe  my  tears  away  ! 

1297.  Bev.B:12.  Ts,   D. 

1  See  the  ransomed  millions  stand, — 
Palms  of  conquest  in  their  hands  ! 
This  before  the  throne  their  strain, — 

'•  Hell  is  vanquished — death  is  slain  ! — 
;  Blessing,  honor,  glory,  might, 
Are  the  Conqueror's  native  right ! 
Thrones  and  powers  before  him  fall, — 
Lamb  of  God,  and  Lord  of  all !" 

2  Hasten,  Lord  !  the  promised  hour ; 
Come  in  glory  and  in  power  ! 
Still  thy  foes  are  unsubdued  : 
Nature  sighs  to  be  renewed  : 
Time  has  nearly  reached  its  sum  : 

All  things  with  the  Bride,  say,  "  Come  !" 
Jesus  !  whom  all  worlds  adore, 
Come, — and  reign  forevermore  ! 


724  HEAVEN. 

1298.  Pb-  50:  2.  L.  M.  6   L. 

1  Beautiful  Zion,  built  above, 
Beautiful  city,  that  I  love, 
Beautiful  gates  of  pearly  white, 
Beautiful  temple, — God  its  light ! 
He  who  was  slain  on  Calvary 
Opens  those  pearly  gates  to  me. 

2  Beautiful  heaven,  where  all  is  light, 
Beautiful  angels,  clothed  in  white, 
Beautiful  strains  that  never  tire, 
Beautiful  harps  through  all  the  choir  ! 
There  shall  I  join  the  chorus  sweet, 

*  Worshiping  at  the  Saviour's  feet. 

3  Beautiful  crowns  on  every  brow, 
Beautiful  palms  the  conquerors  show, 
Beautiful  robes  the  ransomed  wear, 
Beautiful  all  who  enter  there  ! 
Thither  I  press  with  eager  feet; 
There  shall  my  rest  be  long  and  sweet. 

4  Beautiful  throne  for  Christ  our  King, 
Beautiful  songs  the  angels  sing, 
Beautiful  rest,  all  wanderings  cease, 
Beautiful  home  of  perfect  peace  ! 
There  shall  my  eyes  the  Saviour  see  : 
Haste  to  this  heavenly  home  with  me  ! 

1299.  Dent.  12  :  9.  8s  &  7s. 

1  This  is  not  my  place  of  resting, — 

Mine  's  a  city  yet  to  come  ; 
Onward  to  it  I  am  hasting — 
On  to  my  eternal  home. 

2  In  it  all  is  light  and  glory  ; 

O'er  it  shines  a  nightless  day  : 
Every  trace  of  sin's  sad  story, 
All  the  curse,  hath  passed  away. 


HEAVEN.  125 

3  There  the  Lamb,  our  Shepherd,  leads  us 

By  the  streams  of  life  along, — 
•    On  the  freshest  pastures  feeds  us, 
Turns  our  sighing  into  song. 

4  Soon  we  pass  this  desert  dreary, 

Soon  we  bid  farewell  to  pain ; 
Never  more  are  sad  or  weary, 
Never,  never  sin  again  ! 

1300.  8s  &  is, 

1  Great  Redeemer,  Friend  of  sinners  ! 

Thou  hast  wondrous  power  to  save  ; 
Grant  me  grace,  and  still  protect  me, 
Over  life's  tempestuous  wave. 

2  May  my  soul,  with  sacred  transport, 

View  the  dawn  while  yet  afar  ; 
And,  until  the  sun  arises, 

Lead  me  by  the  Morning  Star. 

3  See  the  happy  spirits,  waiting 

On  the  banks  beyond  the  stream  ; 
Sweet  responses  still  repeating, — 
Jesus,  Jesus  is  their  theme. 

4  Swiftly  roll,  ye  lingering  hours, 

Seraphs,  lend  your  glittering  wings  ; 
Love  absorbs  my  ransomed  powers, 
Heavenly  sounds  around  me  ring ! 

1301.  P.M. 

1   Beyond  the  smiling  and  the  weeping 
I  shall  be  soon  ; 
Beyond  the  waking  and  the  sleeping, 
Beyond  the  sowing  and  the  reaping, 
I  shall  be  soon ! 
Love,  rest,  and  home — 
Sweet  hope  !  Lord,  tarry  not,  but  come ! 
CI* 


726  HEAVEN. 

2  Beyond  the  blooming  and  the  fading, 
I  shall  be  soon  ; 
Beyond  the  shining  and  the  shading, 
Beyond  the  hoping  and  the  dreading, 
I  shall  be  soon  ! 
Love,  rest,  aid  home — 
Sweet  hope !  Lord,  tarry  not,  but  come  ! 


1302.  7s  &  6s,  D. 

1  There  is  a  holy  city, 

A  happy  world  above, 
Beyoud  the  starry  regions, 

Built  by  the  God  of  love  ; 
An  everlasting  temple — 

And  saints  arrayed  in  white, 
There  serve  their  great  Bedeemer, 

And  dwell  with  him  in  light. 


The  meanest  child  of  glory 

Outshines  the  radiant  sun  ; 
But  who  can  speak  the  splendor 

Of  that  eternal  throne 
Where  Jesus  sits  exalted, 

In  godlike  majesty  ? 
The  elders  fall  before  him, 

The  angels  bend  the  knee. 


The  hosts  of  saints  around  him 

Proclaim  his  work  of  grace  ; 
The  patriarchs  and  prophets, 

And  all  the  godly  race, 
Who  speak  of  fiery  trials 

And  tortures  on  their  way — 
They  came  from  tribulation 

To  everlasting  day. 


HEATEX.  727 

4  And  what  shall  be  my  journey, 

How  long  ray  stay  below, 
Or  what  shall  be  rny  trials, 

Are  not  for  me  to  know  ; 
In  every  day  of  trouble, 

I'll  raise  my  thoughts  on  high  ; 
I'll  think  of  the  bright  temple, 

Aud  crowns  above  the  sky. 

1303.  S.  M. 

1  Come,  sing  to  me  of  heaven, 

When  1  'm  about  to  die ; 
Sing  songs  of  holy  ecstasy, 
To  waft  my  soul  on  high. 
There  '11  be  no  sorrow  there, 

There  '11  be  no  sorrow  there, 

In  heaven  above,  where  all  is  love, 

There  '11  be  no  sorrow  there  ! 

2  "When  the  last  moment  comes, 

Oh,  watch  my  dying  face, 
To  catch  the  bright  seraphic  glow, 
Which  on  each  feature  plays. 

3  Then  to  rny  raptured  ear 

Let  one  sweet  song  be  given  ; 

Let  music  charm  me  last  on  earth, 

And  greet  me  first  in  heaven  ! 

1304.  C.  M,  n 

1  There  is  an  hour  of  hallowed  peace, 

For  those  with  cares  oppressed, 
"When  sighs  and  sorrowing  shall  cease. 

And  all  be  hushed  to  rest : — 
'T  is  then  the  soul  is  freed  from  fears 

And  doubts,  which  here  annoy  ; 
Then  they,  who  oft  have  sown  in  tears, 

Shall  reap  again  in  joy. 


^28  HEAVEN. 

2  There  is  a  home  of  sweet  repose, 

Where  storms  assail  no  more  ; 
The  stream  of  endless  pleasure  flows, 

On  that  celestial  shore  : 
There,  purity  with  love  appears, 

And  bliss  without  alloy  ; 
There,  they,  who  oft  have  sown  in  tears, 

Shall  reap  again  in  joy. 

1305.  Isa.  33  :  17.  8S  &   7s,  D. 

1  Time,  thou  speedest  on  but  slowly, 

Hours,  how  tardy  is  your  pace  • 
Ere  with  Him,  the  high  and  holy, 

I  hold  converse  face  to  face. 
Here  is  nought  but  care  and  mourning: 

Comes  a  joy,  it  will  not  stay  ; 
Fairly  shines  the  sun  at  dawning, 

Night  will  soon  o'ercloud  the  day. 

2  Onward  then  !  not  long  I  wander 

Ere  my  Saviour  comes  for  me, 
And  with  him  abiding  yonder, 

All  his  glory  I  shall  see. 
Oh  !  the  music  and  the  singing 

Of  the  host  redeemed  by  love! 
Oh  !  the  hallelujahs  ringing 

Through  the  halls  of  light  above ! 

1306.  8s  cv  7s,  D. 

1  Jesus,  blessed  Mediator  ! 

Thou  the  airy  path  hast  trod  ; 
Thou  the  Judge,  the  Consummator  ! 

Shepherd  of  the  fold  of  God! 
Can  I  trust  a  fellow-being? 

Can  I  trust  an  angel's  care  ? 
O  thou  merciful  All-seeing  ! 

Beam  around  my  spirit  there. 


HE  A  VEX. 

Blessed  fold  !  no  foe  can  enter  ; 

And  no  friend  departeth  thence ; 
Jesus  is  their  sun,  their  centre, 

And  their  shield  Omnipotence ! 
Blessed,  for  the  Lamb  shall  feed  them, 

All  their  tears  shall  wipe  away, 
To  the  living  fountains  lead  them, 

Till  fruition's  perfect  day. 

Lo  !  it  comes,  that  day  of  wonder ! 

Louder  chorals  shake  the  skies  : 
Hades'  gates  are  burst  asunder  ; 

See  !  the  new-clothed  myriads  rise  ! 
Thought !  repress  thy  weak  endeavor  ; 

Here  must  reason  prostrate  fall ; 
Oh,  the  ineffable  Forever  ! 

And  the  eternal  All  in  All  ! 


Rev.  7  :  13.  7S,  D, 

Who  are  these  arrayed  in  white, 

Brighter  than  the  noon-day  sun  ? 
Foremost  of  the  sons  of  light, 

Nearest  the  eternal  throne  ? 
These  are  they  that  bore  the  cross  ; 

Nobly  for  their  Master  stood  ; 
Sufferers  -in  his  righteous  cause  ; 

Followers  of  the  dying  God. 

Out  of  great  distress  they  came  ; 

Washed  their  robes,  by  faith  below, 
In  thy  blood,  O  glorious  Lamb  ! 

Blood  that  washes  white  as  snow ; 
Therefore  are  they  next  the  throne  ; 

Serve  their  Maker  day  and  night  ■ 
God  resides  among  his  own, 

God  doth  in  his  saints  delia'ht. 


730  HE  AVE  X. 

1308.  la  &  6s,  D. 

1  There  is  a  land  immortal, 

The  beautiful  of  lands  ; 
Beside  its  ancient  portal 

A  silent  sentry  stands  ; 
He  only  can  undo  it, 

And  open  wide  the  door ; 
And  mortals  who  pass  through  it, 

Are  mortals  nevermore. 

2  Though  dark  and  drear  the  passage 

That  leadeth  to  the  gate, 
Yet  grace  comes  with  the  message, 

To  souls  that  watch  and  wait ; 
And  at  the  time  appointed 

A  messenger  comes  down, 
And  leads  the  Lord's  anointed 

From  cross  to  glory's  crown. 

3  Their  sighs  are  lost  in  singing, 

They  're  blessed  in  their  tears  ; 
Their  journey  heavenward  winging, 

They  leave  on  earth  their  fears  : 
Death  like  an  angel  seemeth  ; 

"  We  welcome  thee,"  they  cry ; 
Their  face  with  glory  beameth — 

'T  is  life  for  them  to  die  ! 

1309.  National.  L.   M. 

1  Great  God  of  nations  !  now  to  thee 

Our  hymn  of  gratitude  we  raise  ; 
With  humble  heart,  and  bending  knee, 
We  offer  thee  our  song  of  praise. 

2  Thy  name  we  bless,  Almighty  God  ! 

For  all  the  kindness  thou  hast  shown, 
To  this  fair  land  the  Pilgrims  trod, — 
This  land  we  fondly  call  our  own. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


T31 


3  Here,  freedom  spreads  her  banner  wide. 

And  casts  her  soft  and  hallowed  ray  ; — 
Here,  thou  our  fathers'  steps  didst  guide 
In  safetv,  through  their  dangerous  way, 

4  We  praise  thee,  that  the  gospel's  light. 

Through  all  our  land,  its  radiance  sheds ; 
Dispels  the  shades  of  error's  night, 

And  heavenly  blessings  round  us  spreads. 

1310t  Thanksgiving.  L.   AE. 

1  Eteenal  Source  of  every  joy, 

Well  may  thy  praise  our  lips  employ, 
While  in  thy  temple  we  appear, 
To  hail  thee,  Sovereign  of  the  year ! 

2  Wide  as  the  wheels  of  nature  roll, 
Thy  hand  supports  and  guides  the  whole, 
The  sun  is  taught  by  thee  to  rise. 

And  darkness  when  to  vail  the  skies. 

3  The  flowery  spring  at  thy  command, 
Perfumes  the  air,  adorns  the  land  ; 
The  summer  rays  with  vigor  shine, 
To  raise  the  corn,  to  cheer  the  vine. 

4  Thy  hand,  in  autumn,  richly  pours, 
Through  all  our  coasts,  redundant  stores : 
And  winters,  softened  by  thy  care, 

Xo  more  the  face  of  horror  wear. 

5  Seasons  and  months,  and  weeks,  and  days, 
Demand  successive  songs  of  praise ; 

And  be  the  grateful  homage  paid, 
With  morning  light  and  evening  shade. 

6  Here  in  thy  house  let  incense  rise, 
And  circling  Sabbaths  bless  our  eyes, 
Till  to  those  lofty  heights  we  soar, 
Where  davs  and  vears  revolve  no  more. 


732  MISCELLANEOUS. 

1311.  New  Year.  L.  M. 

1  Our  Helper,  God  !  we  bless  thy  name, 
Whose  love  forever  is  the  same ; 

The  tokens  of  thy  gracious  care 
Open,  and  crown,  and  close  the  year. 

2  Amid  ten  thousand  snares  we  stand, 
Supported  by  thy  guardian  hand ; 
And  see,  when  we  review  our  ways, 
Ten  thousand  monuments  of  praise. 

3  Thus  far  thine  arm  has  led  us  on ; 
Thus  far  we  make  thy  mercy  known ; 
And,  while  we  tread  this  desert  land, 
New  mercies  shall  new  songs  demand. 

4  Our  grateful  souls,  on  Jordan's  shore, 
Shall  raise  one  sacred  pillar  more; 
Then  bear,  in  thy  bright  courts  above, 
Inscriptions  of  immortal  love. 

1312.  National.  L.  M. 

1  0  God,  beneath  thy  guiding  hand, 

Our  exiled  fathers  crossed  the  sea ; 
And  when  they  trod  the  wintry  strand, 

With  prayer  and  psalm  they  worshiped  thee. 

2  Thou  heard'st,  well-pleased, the  song,  the  prayer; 

Thy  blessing  came ;   and  still  its  power 
Shall  onward  through  all  ages  bear 
The  memory  of  that  holy  hour. 

.3  Laws,  freedom,  truth,  and  faith  in  God 
Came  with  those  exiles  o'er  the  waves; 
And  where  their   pilgrim  feet  have  trod, 
The  God  they  trusted  guards  their  graves. 

4  And  here  thy  name,  O  God  of  love, 
Their  children's  children  shall  adore, 
Till  these  eternal  hills  remove, 

And  spring  adorns  the  earth  uo  more. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  733 

1313.  New  Tear.  L.  M, 

1  Great  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand, 
By  which  supported  still  we  stand  : 
The  opening  year  thy  mercy  shows ; 
Let  mercy  crown  it  till  it  close. 

2  By  day,  by  night — at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  arc  guarded  by  our  God  ; 
By  his  incessant  bounty  fed, 

By  his  unerring  counsel  led. 

3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own ; 
The  future — all  to  us  unknown — 

We  to  thy  guardian  care  commit, 
And  peaceful  leave  before  thy  feet. 

4  In  scenes  exalted  or  depressed, 

Be  thou  our  joy,  and  thou  our  rest ; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 
Adored,  through  all  our  changing  days. 

5  When  death  shall  close  our  earthly  songs, 
And  seal,  in  silence,  mortal  tongues, 
Our  Helper,  God,  in  whom  we  trust, 
Shall  keep  our  souls  and  guard  our  dust. 


1314.  Seamen.  L.   M. 

1  While  o'er  the  deep  thy  servants  sail, 
Send  thou,  0  Lord,  the  prosperous  gale; 
And  on  their  hearts  where'er  they  go, 
Oh,  let  thy  heavenly  breezes  blow  ! 

2  If  on  the  morning's  wings  they  fly, 
They  will  not  pass  beyond  thine  eye ; 

The  Avanderers  prayer  thou  bend'st  to  hear, 
And  faith  exults  to  know  thee  near. 

3  When  tempests  rock  the  groaning  bark, 
Oh,  hide  them  safe  in  Jesus'  ark  ! 
When  in  the  tempting  port  they  ride, 
Oh,  keep  them  safe  at  Jesus'  side  ! 

62 


i  34  MISCELLANEOUS. 

4  If  life's  wide  ocean  smile  or  roar, 

Still  guide  them  to  the  heavenly  shore  ; 
And  grant  their  dust  in  Christ  may  sleep, 
Abroad,  at  home,  or  in  the  deep. 

1315.  National.  Q\  ^J, 

1  Lord  !  while  for  all  mankind  we  pray, 

Of  every  clime  and  coast, 
Oh,  hear  us  for  our  native  land — 
The  land  we  love  the  most. 

2  Oh,  guard  our  shore  from  every  foe, 

With  peace  our  borders  bless, 
"With  prosperous  times  our  cities  crown, 
Our  fields  with  plenteousness. 

3  Unite  us  in  the  sacred  love 

Of  knowledge,  truth,  and  thee ; 
And  let  our  hills  and  valleys  shout 
The  songs  of  liberty. 

4  Here  may  religion,  pure  and  mild, 

Smile  on  our  Sabbath  hours ; 
And  piety  and  virtue  bless 
The  home  of  us  and  ours. 

5  Lord  of  the  nations,  thus  to  thee 

Our  country  we  commend  ; 
Be  thou  her  refuge  and  her  trust, 
Her  everlasting  friend. 

316.  A  Marriage  Hymn.  C.    M. 

1  Since  Jesus  freely  did  appear 

To  grace  a  marriage  feast, 
Dear  Lord,  we  ask  thy  presence  here, 
To  make  a  wedding  guest. 

2  Upon  the  bridal  pair  look  down, 

Who  now  have  plighted  hands  ; 
Their  union  with  thy  favor  crown, 
And  bless  the  nuptial  bands. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  735 

3  Oh,  may  each  soul  assembled  here, 
Be  married,  Lord,  to  thee  ! 
Clad  in  thy  robes,  made  white  and  fair, 
To  spend  eternity  ! 

1317.  Fast.  C.  M. 

1  See,  gracious  God,  before  thy  throne, 

Thy  mourning  people  bend  ! 
'T  is  on  thy  sovereign  grace  alone, 
Our  humble  hopes  depend. 

2  Alarnning  judgments  from  thy  hand, 

Thy  dreadful  power  display  ; 
Yet  mercy  spares  this  guilty  land, 
And  yet  we  live  to  pray. 

3  Oh,  bid  us  turn,  Almighty  Lord, 

By  thy  resistless  grace  ; 
Then  shall  our  hearts  obey  thy  word, 
And  humbly  seek  thy  face. 

1318.  Seamen.  CM, 

1  We  come,  0  Lord,  before  thy  throne, 

And,  with  united  plea, 
We  meet  and  pray  for  those  who  roam 
Far  off  upon  the  sea. 

2  Oh,  may  the  Holy  Spirit  bow 

The  sailor's  heart  to  thee, 
Till  tears  of  deep  repentance  flow, 
Like  rain-drops  in  the  sea  ! 

3  Then  may  a  Saviour's  dying  love 

Pour  peace  into  his  breast, 
And  waft  him  to  the  port  above 
Of  everlasting  rest. 

1319.  New  Tear.  CM. 

1  Our  Father!  through  the  coming  year 
We  know  not  what  shall  be ; 
But  we  would  leave  without  a  fear 
Its  ordering  all  to  thee. 


36  MISCELLANEOUS. 

2  It  may  be  we  shall  toil  in  vain 

For  what  the  world  holds  fair  ; 
And  all  the  good  we  thought  to  gain, 
Deceive  and  prove  but  care. 

3  It  may  be  it  shall  darkly  blend 

Our  love  with  anxious  fears, 
And  snatch  away  the  valued  friend, 
The  tried  of  many  years. 

4  It  may  be  it  shall  bring  us  days 

And  nights  of  lingering  pain  ; 
And  bid  us  take  a  farewell  gaze 
Of  these  loved  haunts  of  men. 

5  But  calmly,  Lord,  on  thee  we  rest ; 

No  fears  our  trust  shall  move  ; 
Thou  knowest  what  for  each  is  best, 
And  thou  art  Perfect  Love. 


1320.  Close  of  the  Year.  C.  M. 

1  Thee  we  adore,  eternal  Name  ! 

And  humbly  own  to  thee 
How  feeble  is  our  mortal  frame, 
What  dying  worms  are  we ! 

2  Tho  year  rolls  round,  and  steals  away 

The  breath  that  first  it  gave ; 

Whate'er  we  do,  whate'er  we  be, 

We  're  traveling  to  the  grave. 

3  Great  God  !  on  what  a  slender  thread 

Hang  everlasting  things  ! 
The  eternal  state  of  all  the  dead 
Upon  life's  feeble  strings  ! 

4  Infinite  joy,  or  endless  woe, 

Attends  on  every  breath ; 
And  yet,  how  unconcerned  we  go 
Upon  the  brink  of  death ! 


MISCELLANEOUS.  737 

5  Waken,  0  Lord,  our  drowsy  sense, 
To  walk  this  dangerous  road  ! 
And  if  our  souls  are  hurried  hence, 
May  they  be  found  with  God. 

1321.  Close  of  the  Year.  CM. 

1  Awake,  ye  saints  !  and  raise  your  eyes, 

And  raise  your  voices  high  : 

»      i 
Awake,  and  praise  that  sovereign  love, 

That  shows  salvation  nigh. 

2  On  all  the  wings  of  time  it  flies, 

Each  moment  brings  it  near  ; 

Then  welcome  each  declining  day, 

Welcome  each  closing  year. 

3  Xot  many  years  their  rounds  shall  run, 

Nor  many  mornings  rise, 
Ere  all  its  glories  stand  revealed 
To  our  admiring  eyes. 

4  Ye  wheels  of  nature  !  speed  your  course ; 

Ye  mortal  powers  !  decay  ; 
Fast  as  ye  bring  the  night  of  death, 
Ye  bring  eternal  day. 

1  322,  Seamen. -Mark  4 :  38.  8s  &  7sy  D, 

1  Tossed  upon  life's  raging  billow, 

Sweet  it  is,  0  Lord !  to  know 
Thou  didst  press  a  sailor's  pillow, 

And  canst  feel  a  sailor's  woe ; 
Xever  slumbering,  never  sleeping. 

Though  the  night  be  dark  and  drear, 
Thou  the  faithful  watch  art  keeping; 

"All,  all's  well,"  thy  constant  cheer. 

2  And  though  loud  the  wind  is  howling, 

Fierce  though  flash  the  lightnings  reel, 
Darkly  though  the  storm-cloud's  scowling 
O'er  the  sailor's  anxious  head  ; — 
62* 


738  MISCELLANEOUS. 

Thou  canst  calm  the  raffing  ocean, 

All  its  noise  and  tumult  still, 
Hush  the  tempest's  wild  commotion, 

At  the  bidding  of  thy  will. 

3  Thus  my  heart  the  hope  will  cherish, 

While  to  thee  I  lift  mine  eye, 
Thou  wilt  save  me  ere  I  perish, 

Thou  wilt  hear  the  sailor's  cry  : 
And  though  mast  and  sail  be  riven, 

Soon  life's  voyage  will  be  o'er ; 
Safely  moored  in  heaven's  wide  haven, 

Storm  and  tempest  vex  no  more. 

1323.  Fast.  8s  &  7s,  D. 

1  Dread  Jehovah  !  God  of  nations ! 

From  thy  temple  in  the  skies, 
Hear  thy  people's  supplications, 

Now  for  their  deliverance  rise  ; — 
Lo  !  with  deep  contrition  turning, 

In  thy  holy  place  we  bend  ; 
Hear  us,  fasting,  praying,  mourning; 

Hear  us,  spare  us,  and  defend. 

2  Though  our  sins,  our  hearts  confounding, 

Long  and  loud  for  vengeance  call, 
Thou  hast  mercy  more  abounding, 

Jesus'  blood  can  cleanse  them  all ; 
Let  that  mercy  vail  transgression, 

Let  that  blood  our  guilt  efface ; 
Save  thy  people  from  oppression, 

Save  from  spoil  thy  holy  place. 

1324.  Reform.  8s  &  7s,  D. 

1  We  are  living,  we  are  dwelling, 
In  a  grand  and  awful  time, 
In  an  age  on  ages  telling, — 
To  be  living  is  sublime  ! 


MISCELLANEOUS.  739 

Hark!  the  waking  up  of  nations, 

Gog  and  Magog  to  the  fray ! 
Hark !  what  soundeth  ?  is  creation 

Groaning  for  its  latter  day  ? 

Worlds  are  charging,  heaven  beholding; 

Thou  hast  but  an  hour  to  fight ; 
Now  the  blazoned  cross  unfolding, 

On — right  onward,  for  the  right ! 
On  !  let  all  the  soul  within  you 

For  the  truth's  sake  go  abroad  ! 
Strike  !  let  every  nerve  and  sinew 

Tell  on  ages — tell  for  God  I 


1325.  Those  in  Bonds.  C.  M. 

1  For  those  in  bonds  as  bound  with  them, 

To  thee,  O  God  !  we  pray, 
That  some  celestial,  radiant  beam 
May  bring  a  brighter  day. 

2  Pity,  O  Lord  !  that  injured  race, 

And  thy  deliverance  send  ; 
Grant  them  the  treasures  of  thy  grace, 
And  bid  their  bondage  end. 

3  They  sit  in  darkness,  slow  to  learn 

The  blessings  that  they  need ; 
Nor  can  our  anxious  thought  discern, 
How  best  their  cause  to  plead. 

4  All  helpless,  and  without  a  plan, 

We  come  before  thy  throne ; 
We  put  no  confidence  in  man, 
But  trust  in  thee  alone. 

5  The  means  of  rescue,  and  the  hour, 

Thy  mercy  will  reveal : 
Thine  is  the  wisdom,  thine  the  power  ; 
Teach  us  to  do  thv  will. 


740  MISCELLANEOUS. 

1326.  ™»ter.  CM. 

1  Stern  winter  throws  his  icy  chains, 

Encircling  nature  round ; 
How  bleak,  how  comfortless  the  plains, 
Of  late  with  verdure  crowned  ! 

2  The  sun  withdraws  his  vital  beams, 

And  light  and  warmth  depart ; 
And  drooping,  lifeless  nature  seems 
An  emblem  of  my  heart, — 

3  My  heart,  where  mental  winter  reigns, 

In  night's  dark  mantle  clad, 
Confined  in  cold,  inactive  chains ; 
How  desolate  and  sad  ! 

4  Return,  O  blissful  sun,  and  bring 

Thy  soul-reviving  ray  ; 
This  mental  winter  shall  be  spring, 
This  darkness  cheerful  day. 

5  Oh,  happy  state,  divine  abode  ! 

Where  spring  eternal  reigns, 

And  perfect  day,  the  smile  of  God, 

Fills  all  the  heavenly  plains. 

6  Great  Source  of  light,  thy  beams  display, 

My  drooping  joys  restore, 
And  guide  me  to  the  seats  of  day, 
Where  winter  frowns  no  more. 

1327.  Spring.  C.   M. 

1  While  verdant  hill  and  blooming  vale 

Put  on  their  fresh  array, 
And  fragrance  breathes  in  every  gale, 
How  sweet  the  vernal  day  ! 

2  Oh,  let  my  wondering  heart  confess, 

With  gratitude  and  love, 
The  bounteous  hand  that  deigns  to  bless 
The  garden,  field,  and  <rrove  ! 


MISCELLANEOUS.  741 

3  The  bounteous  hand  my  thoughts  adore, 

Beyond  expression  kind, 
Hath  sweeter,  nobler  gifts  in  store, 
To  bless  the  craving  mind. 

4  That  hand,  in  this  hard  heart  of  mine 

Can  make  each  virtue  live  ; 
And  kindly  showers  of  grace  divine, 
Life,  beauty,  fragrance  give. 


1328.  New  Year.  •      7  s,  D. 

1  While,  with  ceaseless  course,  the  sun- 

Hasted  through  the  former  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 

Xe  verm  ore  to  meet  us  here  : 
Fixed  in  an  eternal  state, 

They  have  done  with  all  below ; 
"We  a  little  longer  wait  ; 

But  how  little  none  can  know. 

2  As  the  winged  arrow  flies    . 

Speedily  the  mark  to  find  ; 
As  the  lightning  from  the  skies 

Darts,  and  leaves  no  trace  behind, — 
Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  days 

Bear  us  down  life's  rapid  stream ; 
Upward,  Lord,  our  spirits  raise, 

All  below  is  but  a  dream.. 

3  Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive  ; 

Pardon  of  our  sins  renew  ; 
Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live, 

With  eternity  in  view  : 
Bless  thy  word  to  old  and  young  ; 

Fill  us  with  a  Saviour's  love  ; 
When  our  life's  short  race  is  run, 

May  we  dwell  with  thee  above. 


742  MISCELLANEOUS. 

1329.  Harvest.  Vs,  D. 

1  Come,  ye  thankful  people,  come, 
Raise  the  song  of  Harvest  Home  ! 
All  is  safely  gathered  in, 

Ere  the  winter  storms  begin  : 
God  our  Maker  doth  provide 
For  our  wants  to  be  supplied  : 
Come  to  God's  own  temple,  come, 
Raise  the  song  of  Harvest  Home  ! 

2  We  ourselves  are  God's  own  field, 
Fruit  unto  his  praise  to  yield  : 
Wheat  and  tares  together  sown, 
Unto  joy  or  sorrow  grown  : 
First  the  blade,  and  then  the  ear, 
Then  the  full  corn  shall  appear: 
Grant,  O  Harvest- Lord,  that  we 
Wholesome  grain  and  pure  may  be ! 


For  the  Lord  our  God  shall  come, 
And  shall  take  his  harvest  home  : 
From  his  field  shall  in  that  day 
All  offences  purge  away  : 
Give  his  angels  charge  at  last 
In  the  fire  the  tares  to  cast  : 
But  the  fruitful  ears  to  store 
In  his  garner  evermore. 


4  Then,  thou  Church  Triumphant,  come, 
Raise  the  song  of  Harvest  Home  I 
All  are  safely  gathered  in, 
Free  from  sorrow,  free  from  sin  : 
There,  forever  purified, 
In  God's  garner  to  abide  : 
Come,  ten  thousand  angels,  come, 
Raise  the  Morious  harvest  home  ! 


MISCELLANEOUS.  743 

1330.  Thanksgiving.-Ps.  107.  7s. 

1  Thank  and  praise  Jehovah's  name! 

For  his  mercies,  firm  and  sure, 
From  eternity  the  same, 
To  eternity  endure. 

2  Let  the  ransomed  thus  rejoice, 

Gathered  out  of  every  land, 
As  the  people  of  his  choice, 

Plucked  from  the  destroyer's  hand. 

3  To  a  pleasant  land  he  brings, 

Where  the  vine  and  olive  grow, 

"Where,  from  flowery  hills,  the  springs 

Through  luxuriant  valleys  flow. 

4  Oh,  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord 

For  his  goodness  to  their  race  ; 
For  the  wonders  of  his  word, 
And  the  riches  of  his  grace  ! 

1331.  Close  of  the  year.  ^S. 

1  Thou  who  rolTst  the  year  around, 

Crowned  with  mercies  large  and  free, 
Rich  thy  gifts  to  us  abound, 

Warm  our  praise  shall  rise  to  thee. 

2  Kindly  to  our  worship  bow, 

While  our  grateful  thanks  we  tell, 
That,  sustained  by  thee,  we  now 
Bid  the  parting  year — farewell ! 

3  All  its  numbered  days  are  sped. 

All  its  busy  scenes  are  o'er, 
All  its  joys  forever  fled, 

All  its  sorrows  felt  no  more. 

4  Mingled  with  the  eternal  past, 

Its  remembrance  shall  decay  ; 
Yet  to  be  revived  at  last 

At  the  solemn  judgment-day. 


744  MISCELLANEOUS. 

5  All  our  follies,  Lord,  forgive  ! 

Cleanse  us  from  each  guilty  stain ; 
Let  thy  grace  within  us  live, 

That  we  spend  not  years  in  vain. 

6  Then,  when  life's  last  eve  shall  come, 

Happy  spirits,  may  we  fly 
To  our  everlasting  home, 

To  our  Father's  house  on  high ! 

1332.  Fast.—  Ps.  60.  VS. 

1  Why,  0  God !  thy  people  spurn  ? 
"Why  permit  thy  wrath  to  burn  ? 
God  of  mercy  !  turn  once  more, 
All  our  broken  hearts  restore. 

2  Thou  hast  made  our  land  to  quake, 
Heal  the  sorrows  thou  dost  make  ; 
Bitter  is  the  cup  we  drink, 

Suffer  not  our  souls  to  sink. 

3  Be  thy  banner  now  unfurled, 
Show  thy  truth  to  all  the  world  ; 
Save  us,  Lord,  we  cry  to  thee, 
Lift  thine  arm — thy  chosen  free. 

4  Give  us  now  relief  from  pain, — 
Human  aid  is  all  in  vain  : 

We,  through  God,  shall  yet  prevail, 
lie  will  help,  when  foes  assail. 


p,3.  Fast. 

1  O  Lord  our  God,  with  earnest  care, 
With  contrite  fast,  and  tear,  and  prayer, 
And  works  of  mercy  and  of  love, 

We  pray  for  pardon  from  above. 

2  Be  present  now,  be  present  here, 
And  mark  thy  Church's  falling  tear; 
And  own  the  grief  that  fills  her  eyes, 
In  mourning  her  iniquities. 


L.  M. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  745 

3  Oh,  by  thy  grace  be  pardon  won, 
For  sins  that  former  years  have  done ; 
And  let  thy  mercy  guard  us  still, 
From  crimes  that  threaten  future  ill. 

4  So  mortify  our  every  sense, 
Through  grace  of  outward  abstinence, 
That  from  each  stain  and  spot  of  sin, 
Our  souls  may  keep  their  fast  within. 

5  O  Father,  that  we  ask  be  done, 
Through  Jesus  Christ,  thine  only  Son ; 
"Who,  with  the  Holy  Ghost  and  Thee, 
Shall  live  and  reiom  eternallv ! 


1334.  Fa«t  L.  M. 

1  While  o'er  our  guilty  land,  O  Lord, 
We  view  the  terrors  of  thy  sword. 
Oh,  whither  shall  the  helpless  fly  I 
To  whom  but  thee  direct  their  cry  ? 

2  On  thee,  our  guardian  God,  we  call ; 
Before  thy  throne  of  grace  we  fall ; 
And  is  there  no  deliverance  there  ? 
And  must  we  perish  in  despair  ? 

3  See,  we  repent,  we  weep,  we  mourn ; 
To  our  forsaken  God  we  turn  ; 

Oh,  spare  our  guilty  country :  spare 

The  church  w7hich  thou  hast  planted  here. 

4  We  plead  thy  grace,  indulgent  God  ; 
We  plead  thy  Son's  atoning  blood  ; 
We  plead  thy  gracious  promises  ; 
And  are  they  unavailing  pleas  \ 

5  These  pleas  presented  at  thy  throne, 
Have  brought  ten  thousand  blessings  down 
On  guilty  lands  in  helpless  woe  ; 

Let  them  prevail  to  save  us  too. 
63 


"746  MISCELLANEOUS. 

1335.  Prayer  for  Peace.  L.  M. 

1  Great  God,  whom  heaven,  and  earth  and  sea. 
With  all  their  countless  hosts  obey, 
Upheld  by  thee  the  nations  stand, 

And  empires  fall  at  thy  command. 

2  Oh,  show  thyself  the  Prince  of  peace! 
Command  the  din  of  war  to  cease ; 
With  sacred  love  the  world  inspire, 
And  burn  its  chariots  in  the  fire. 

3  In  sunder  break  each  warlike  spear, 
Let  all  the  Saviour's  ensigns  wear ; 
The  universal  Sabbath  prove, 

The  perfect  rest  of  Christian  love  ! 

1336.  National.  6s  &   4s. 

1  My  country !  't  is  of  thee, 
Sweet  land  of  liberty, 

Of  thee  I  sing  ; 
Land  where  my  fathers  died! 
Land  of  the  Pilgrims'  pride! 
From  every  mountain  side 

Let  freedom  ring ! 

2  My  native  country,  thee — 
Land  of  the  noble  free — 

Thy  name — I  love ; 
I  love  thy  rocks  and  rills, 
Thy  woods  and  templed  hills  : 
My  heart  with  rapture  thrills 

Like  that  above. 

3  Let  music  swell  the  breeze, 
And  ring  from  all  the  trees 

Sweet  freedom's  song : 
Let  mortal  tongues  awake  ; 
Let  all  that  breathe  partake; 
Let  rocks  their  silence  break,— 

The  sound  prolong. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  *747 

4  Our  fathers'  God  !  to  thee, 
Author  of  liberty, 

To  thee  we  sing  : 
Long  may  our  land  be  bright 
With  freedom's  holy  light ; 
Protect  us  by  thy  might, 

Great  God,  our  Kino- ! 

1337.  Harvest.  6s   (fc  4s. 

1  The  God  of  harvest  praise ; 
In  loud  thanksgiving  raise 

Hand,  heart  and  voice  ! 
The  valleys  laugh  and  sing ; 
Forests  and  mountains  ring ; 
The  plains  their  tribute  bring; 

The  streams  rejoice. 

2  The  God  of  harvest  praise, 
Hands,  hearts,  and  voices  raise, 

With  sweet  accord ; 
From  field  to  garner  throng, 
Bearing  your  sheaves  along, 
And  in  your  harvest  song 

Bless  ye  the  Lord  ! 

1338.  The  Poor.  6s  &  4S. 

1  Lord,  from  thy  blessed  throne, 
Sorrow  look  down  upon ! 

God  save  the  poor  ! 
Teach  them  true  liberty, 
Make  them  from  tyrants  free, 
Let  their  homes  happy  be! 

God  save  the  poor  ! 

2  The  arms  of  wicked  men 

Do  thou  with  might  restrain — 
God  save  the  poor  ! 


748  MISCELLANEOUS. 

Raise  thou  their  lowliness 


Succor  thou  their  distress, 
Thou  whom  the  meanest  bless  ! 
God  save  the  poor  ! 

3  Give  them  stanch  honesty, 
Let  their  pride  manly  be — 

God  save  the  poor ! 
Help  them  to  hold  the  right, 
Give  them  both  truth  and  might, 
Lord  of  all  life  and  light ! 
God  save  the  poor ! 

1339.  Thanksgiving.  7s. 

1  Swell  the  anthem,    raise  the  song; 
Praises  to  our  God  belong; 
Saints  and  angels  join  to  sing 
Praises  to  the  heavenly  King. 

2  Blessings  from  his  liberal  hand 
Flow  around  this  happy  land  : 
Kept  by  him,  no  foes  annoy  ; 
Peace  and  freedom  we  enjoy. 

3  Here,  beneath  a  virtuous  sway, 
May  we  cheerfully  obey  ; 
Never  feel  oppression's  rod, 
Ever  own  and  worship  God. 

4  Hark !  the  voice  of  nature  sings 
Praises  to  the  King  of  kings; 
Let  us  join  the  choral  song, 
And  the  grateful  notes  prolong. 

1340.  Seamen.  P.  M. 

1  Star  of  peace  !  to  wanderers  weary, 
Bright  the  beams  that  smile  on  me, 
Cheer  the  pilot's  vision  dreary, 
Far,  far  at  sea. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  749 

2  Star  of  hope !  gleam  on  the  billow, 

Bless  the  soul  that  sighs  for  thee  ; 
Bless  the  sailor's  lonely  pillow, 
Far,  far  at  sea. 

3  Star  of  faith !  when  winds  are  mocking 

All  his  toil,  he  flies  to  thee ; 
Save  him  on  the  billows  rocking, 
Far,  far  at  sea. 

4  Star  divine  !  oh,  safely  guide  him, — 

Bring  the  wanderer  home  to  thee  ! 
Sore  temptations  long  have  tried  him, 
Far,  far  at  sea. 

1341.  Xew  Year.  10s  &  OS. 

1  Come,  let  us  anew  our  journey  pursue — 

Eoll  round  with  the  year, 
And  never  stand  still  till  the  Master  appear ; 
His  adorable  will  let  us  gladly  fulfill, 

And  our  talents  improve 
By  the  patience  of  hope,  and  the  labor  of  love. 

2  Our  life  is  a  dream ;  our  time,  as  a  stream, 

Glides  swiftly  away, 
_  And  the  fugitive  moment  refuses  to  stay: 
The  arrow  is  flown  :  the  moment  is  gone ; 

The  millennial  year 
Rushes  on  to  our  view,  and  eternity  ?s  near. 

3  Oh,  that  each,  in  the  day  of  His  coming,  may  say, 

"  I  have  fought  my  way  through  ; 
I  have  finished  the  work  thou  didst  give  me  to  do  ;" 
Oh,  that  each  from  his  Lord  may  receive  the  glad 
word, 

"  Well  and  faithfully  done  ! 
Enter  into  my  joy,  and  sit  down  on  my  throne  !" 

63* 


£50  MISCELLANEOUS. 

1342.  Parting  Hymn.  6S  <fc  5S# 

1  When  shall  we  meet  again, 

Meet  ne'er  to  sever  ? 
When  will  peace  wreathe  her  chain 

Round  us  forever  ? 
Our  hearts  will  ne'er  repose, 
Safe  from  each  blast  that  blows, 
In  this  dark  vale  of  woes, 

Never — no,  never  ! 

2  When  shall  love  freely  flow 

Pure  as  life's  river  ? 
When  shall  sweet  friendship  glow 

Changeless  forever  ? 
Where  joys  celestial  thrill, 
Where  bliss  each  heart  shall  fill, 
And  fears  of  parting  chill 

Never — no,  never  ! 

3  Up  to  that  world  of  light 

Take  us,  dear  Saviour  ! 
May  we  all  there  unite, 

Happy  forever  ; 
Where  kindred  spirits  dwell, 
There  may  our  music  swell, 
And  time  our  joys  dispel 

Never — no,  never  ! 

4  Soon  shall  we  meet  again, 

Meet  ne'er  to  sever ; 
Soon  shall  peace  wreathe  her  chain 

Round  us  forever; 
Our  hearts  will  then  repose 
Secure  from  worldly  woes ; 
Our  songs  of  praise  shall  close 

Never — no,  never  ! 


DOXOLOGIES 


1.  L.  M. 

Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow  ! 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below  ! 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host! 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ! 

2.  L.  M. 

To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  three  in  one, 
Be  honor,  praise,  and  glory  given, 
By  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven. 

3.  L.  AL.  D. 

Eterxal  Father  !  throned  above, 
Thou  fountain  of  redeeming  love  ! 
Eternal  Word  !  who  left  "thy  throne 
For  man's  rebellion  to  atone  ; 
Eternal  Spirit,  who  dost  give 
That  grace  whereby  our  spirits  live  : 
Thou  God  of  our  salvation,  be 
Eternal  praises  paid  to  thee  ! 


C.  M. 


To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
One  God,  whom  we  adore, 

Be  glory  as  it  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  evermore. 


752  DOXOLOGIES. 

5.  C  M. 

Let  God  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 

And  Spirit,  he  adored, 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  him  known, 

Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 


6.  C.  M.,  P. 

The  God  of  mercy  be  adored, 

Who  calls  our  souls  from  death, 
Who  saves  by  his  redeeming  word 

And  new-creating  breath ; 
To  praise  the  Father  and  the  Son 

And  Spirit  all-divine, — 
The  one  in  three,  and  three  in  one — 

Let  saints  and  angels  join. 

7.  S.  M. 

Ye  angels  round  the  throne, 

And  saints  that  dwell  below, 
Worship  the  Father,  praise  the  Son, 

And  bless  the  Spirit,  too. 

8.  S. M. 

The  Father  and  the  Son 

And  Spirit  we  adore  ; 
We  praise,  we  bless,  we  worship  thee, 

Both  now  and  evermore  ! 

0.  H.  M. 

To  God  the  Father's  throne 

Your  highest  honors  raise  ; 
Glory  to  God  the  Son'; 

To  God,  the  Spirit,  praise ; 
With  all  our  powers,  Eternal  King, 
Thy  name  we  sing,  while  faith  adores. 


DOXOLOGIES.  7-53 

10.  7s. 

Sing  we  to  onr  God  above 
Praise  eternal  as  his  Jove  ; 
Praise  him,  all  je  heavenly  host — 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

11.  7s,  6  l. 

Praise  the  name  of  God  most  high, 
Praise  him,  all  below  the  sky, 
Praise  him,  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ; 
As  through  countless  ages  past, 
Evermore  his  praise  shall  last. 

12.  C.  P.  M. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Be  praise  amid  the  heavenly  host, 

And  in  the  church  below  ; 
From  whom  all  creatures  draw  their  breath, 
By  whom  redemption  blessed  the  earth, 

From  whom  all  comforts  flow. 

13.  8s  &  7s. 

Praise  the  Father,  earth  and  heaven, 
Praise  the  Son,  the  Spirit  praise, 

As  it  was,  and  is,  be  given, 
Glory  through  eternal  days. 

14.  8s  &  7s,  D. 

Praise  the  God  of  all  creation  ; 

Praise  the  Father's  boundless  love  : 
Praise  the  Lamb,  our  expiation, 

Priest  and  King  enthroned  above  : 
Praise  the  Fountain  of  salvation, 

Him  by  whom  our  spirits  live  : 
"Undivided  adoration 

To  the  one  Jehovah  give. 


754  D0X0L0GIES. 

15.  8s,  7s  &  4a 

Great  Jehovah  !  we  adore  thee, 
God,  the  Father,  God,  the  Son, 
God,  the  Spirit,  joined  in  glory 
On  the  same  eternal  throne ; 

Endless  praises 
To  Jehovah,  Three  in  One. 


16.  10s. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  ever  blest, 
Eternal  praise  and  worship  be  addressed  ; 
From  age  to  age,  ye  saints,  his  name  adore, 
And  spread  his  fame,  till  time  shall  be  no  more. 


IT.  7s  &  6s,  Iambic. 

To  thee  be  praise  forever, 

Thou  glorious  King  of  kings ! 
Thy  wondrous  love  and  favor 

Each  ransomed  spirit  sings  : 
We  '11  celebrate  thy  glory 

With  all  thy  saints  above, 
And  shout  the  joyful  story 

Of  thy  redeeming  love. 


18.  7s  &  6s,  Trochaic. 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

One  God  whom  we  adore, 
Join  we  with  the  heavenly  host 

To  praise  thee  evermore  : 
Live,  by  heaven  and  earth  adored, 

Three  in  One,  and  One  in  Three, 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

All  glory  be  to  thee  ! 


DOXOLOGIES.  tOO 

19.  OS  &  6s. 

By  angels  in  heaven 
Of  every  degree, 

And  saints  upon  earth, 
All  praise  be  addressed 

To  God  in  three  persons- 
One  God  ever-blest : 

As  hath  been,  and  now  is, 
And  always  shall  be. 

20.  _     lis. 
O  Father  Almighty,  to  thee  be  addressed, 
With  Christ  and  the  Spirit,  one  God  ever  blest, 
All  glory  and  worship,  from  earth  and  from  heaven, 
As  was,  and  is  now,  and  shall  ever  be  given. 

21.  6s  &  4s. 
To  God— the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit — Three  in  One, 

All  praise  be  given ! 
Crown  him  in  every  song ; 
To  him  your  hearts  belong ; 
Let  all  his  praise  prolong—* 

On  earth,  in  heaven. 


SELECTIONS  FOR  CHANTING. 


1.  The  Lord's  Prayer, 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven, 

Hallowed  be  thy  name  ; 
Thy  kingdom  come, 

Thy  will  be  done  in  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread ;  and  forgive  us 
our  trespasses, 

As  we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us ; 
And  lead  us  not  into  temptation, 

But  deliver  us  from  evil ; 
For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the 
glory, 

For  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

2.  The  Apostles'  Creed. 

I  believe  in  God  the  Father  Almighty, 

Maker  of  heaven  and  earth  : 
And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only  Son  our  Lord ; 
"Who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  born  of 
the  Virgin  Mary, 
Suffered  under  Pontins  Pilate, 

Was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried  ; 
He  descended  into  hell  ;* 

The  third  day  he  rose  from  the  dead ; 
He  ascended  into  heaven, 

And  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father 
Almighty ; 
*  i.  e.  Continued  under  the  power  of  death. 


SELECTIONS    FOR    CHANTING.  ibi 

Froin  thence  he  shall  come 

To  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 
I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost  ; 

The  holy  catholic  Church, 
The  communion  of  saints  ; 

The  forgiveness  of  sins  ; 
The  resurrection  of  the  body, 

And  the  life  everlasting.     Amen. 

3.  Gloria  Patri. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 

And  to  the  Holy  Ghost ; 
As  it  -was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shail 

be'    . 
T\  orl.l  without  end.     Amen. 

4.  Psalm  I. 

1  Blessed  is  the  man  that  walketk  not  in  the  coun- 

sel of  the  ungodly, 
Nor  standeth  in  the  way  of  sinners,  nor  sitteth 
in  the  seat  of  the  scornful. 

2  But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord  ; 

And  in   his  law    doth    he    meditate    day    and 
night. 

3  And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree  planted  by  the  rivers 

of  water, 
That  bringeth  forth  his  fruit  in  his  season  ; 

4  His  leaf  also  shall  not  wither; 

And  whatsoever  he  doeth  shall  prosper. 

5  The  ungodly  are  not  so  : 

But  are  like  the  chaff  which  the  wind  driveth 
away. 
G  Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  stand  in  the  judg- 
ment, 
Nor  sinners  in  the  congregation  of  the  right- 
eous : 
1  For  the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the  righteous  : 
But  the  way  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish. 
64 


758  SELECTIONS    FOR    CHANTING. 

5.  PSALM    V. 

1  Give  ear  to  my  words,  0  Lord ; 

Consider  my  meditation. 

2  Hearken  unto  the  voice  of  my  cry,  my  King  and 

my  God ; 
For  unto  thee  will  I  pray. 

3  My  voice  shalt  thou  hear  in  the  morning,  0  Lord ; 

In  the  morning  will  I  direct  my  prayer  unto 
thee,  and  will  look  up. 

4  For  thou  art  not  a  God  that  hath  pleasure  in 

wickedness, 
Neither  shall  evil  dwell  with  thee. 

5  The  foolish  shall  not  stand  in  thy  sight ; 

Thou  hatest  all  workers  of  iniquity. 
C  Thou  shalt  destroy  them  that  speak  falsehood  : 
The  Lord  will  abhor  the  bloody  and  deceitful 
man. 

7  But  as  for  me,  I  will  come  into  thy  house  in  the 

multitude  of  thy  mercy ; 
And  in  thy  fear  will  I  worship  toward  thv  holy 
temple. 

8  Lead  me,  0  Lord,  in  thy  righteousness,  because 

of  mine  enemies ; 
Make  thy  way  straight  before  my  face. 

9  Let  all  those  that  put  their  trust  in  thee  rejoice  : 

let  them  ever  shout  for  joy,  because  thou 
defend  est  them. 
Let  them  also  that  love  thy  name  be  joyful  in 
thee. 
10  For  thou,  Lord,  wilt  bless  the  righteous  ; 

With  favor  wilt  thou  compass  him  as  with  a 
shield. 

6.  Psalm  VIII. 
1  0  Lord  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  thy  name  in 

all  the  earth ! 
Who  hast  set  thy  glory  above  the  heavens. 


SELECTIONS    FOR    CHANTING.  *759 

2  Out  of  the  mouth  of  babes  and  sucklings  hast 

thou   ordained   strength  because  of  thine 
enemies, 
That    thou  mightest    still   the  enemy  and   the 
avenger. 

3  When  I  consider  thy  heavens,  the  work  of  thy 

fingers, 
The  moon  and   the  stars  which  thou  hast  or- 
dained ; 

4  What  is  man,  that  thou  art  mindful  of  him  ? 

And  the  son  of  man  that  thou  visitest  him  ? 

5  For  thou  hast  made  him  a  little  lower  than  the 

angels, 
And  hast  crowned  him  with  glory  and  honor. 

6  Thou   madest   him  to   have   dominion  over  the 

works  of  thy  hands  ; 
Thou  hast  put  all  things  under  his  feet : 

7  All  sheep  and  oxen, 

Yea,  and  the  beasts  of  the  field  ; 

8  The  fowl  of  the  air,  and  the  fish  of  the  sea, 

And  whatsoever  passeth  through  the  paths  of 
the  seas. 

9  0  Lord  our  Lord, 

How  excellent  is  thy  name  in  all  the  earth  ! 

7.  Psalm  XIX. 

1  The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God  ; 

And  the  firmament  showeth  his  handiwork. 

2  Day  unto   day  uttereth  speech,  and  night  unto 

night  showeth  knowledge. 
There  is  no  speech  nor  language,  where  their 
voice  is  not  heard. 

3  Their  line  is  gone  out  through  all  the  earth, 

And  their  words  to  the  end  of  the  world. 


760  SELECTIONS    FOR    CHANTING. 

4  In  them  hath  he  set  a  tabernacle  for  the  sun, 

Which  is  as  a  bridegroom  coming  out  of  his 
chamber,  and  rejoiceth  as  a  strong  man  to 
run  a  race. 

5  His  going  forth  is  from  the  end  of  the  heaven, 

and  his  circuit  unto  the  ends  of  it : 
And  there  is  nothing  hid  from  the  heat  thereof. 

6  The  law  of  the  Lord  is  perfect,  converting  the 

soul : 
The  testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure,  making  wise 
the  simple. 

7  The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  rejoicing  the 

heart: 
The  commandment  of  the    Lord    is    pure,  en- 
lightening the  eyes. 

8  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  enduring  forever  : 

The  judgments  of  the  Lord  are  true  and  right 
eous  altogether. 

9  More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea,  than 

much  fine  gold  : 
Sweeter  also  than  honey  and  the  honey-comb. 

10  Moreover  by  them  is  thy  servant  warned: 

And  in  keeping  of  them  there  is  great  reward. 

11  Who  can  understand  his  errors? 

Cleanse  thou  me  from  secret  faults. 

12  Keep  back  thy  servant  also  from  presumptuous 

sins;    let    them  not    have    dominion    over 
me  : 
Then  shall  I  be  upright,  and  I  shall  be  innocent 
from  the  great  transgression. 

13  Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation 

of  my  heart,  be  acceptable  in  thy  sight, 
0  Lord,  my  Strength,  and  my  Redeemer  ! 


SELECTIONS    FOR    CHANTING.  761 

8.  Psalm  XXIII. 

1  The  Lord  is  my  shepherd  ;  I  shall  not  want. 

The  Lord  is  my  shepherd  ;  I  shall  not  want. 

2  He  maketh  me  to  lie  down  in  green  pastures  : 

He  leadeth  me  beside  the  still  waters. 

3  He  restoreth  my  soul : 

He  leadeth  me  in  the  paths  of  righteousness  for 
his  name's  sake. 

4  Yea,  though   I   walk  through  the  valley  of  the 

shadow  of  death,  I  will  fear  no  evil  : 
For  thou  art  with  me;  thy  rod  and  thy. staff 
they  comfort  me. 

5  Thou  preparest  a  table  before  me  in  the  presence 

of  mine  enemies  : 
Thou  anointest  my  head  with  oil ;  my  cup  run- 
neth over. 

6  Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me  all 

the  days  of  my  life  : 
And  I  will  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  for- 
ever. 

9.  Psalm  XXIV. 

1  The  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  the  fullness  thereof; 

The  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

2  For  he  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas, 

And  established  it  upon  the  floods. 

3  "Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  Lord  ? 

Or  who  shall  stand  in  his  holy  place  ? 

4  He  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a  pure  heart ; 

Who  hath  not  lifted  up  his  soul  unto  vanity,  nor 
sworn  deceitfully. 

5  He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the  Lord, 

And  righteousness  from  the  God  of  his  salva- 
tion. 

6  This  is  the  generation  of  them  that  seek  him, 

That  seek  thy  face,  O  Jacob. 
G4* 


762  SELECTIONS    FOR    CHANTING. 

7  Lift  up  your  heads,  0  ye  gates ;  and  be   ye  lift 

up,  ye  everlasting  doors  ; 
And  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

8  Who  is  this  King  of  glory  ? 

The  Lord,  strong  and  mighty,  the  Lord  mighty 
in  battle. 

9  Lift  up  your  heads,  0  ye  gates ;  even  lift  them 

up,  ye  everlasting  doors  ; 
And  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 
10  Who  is  this  King  of  glory  ? 

The  Lord  of  hosts,  he  is  the  King  of  glory. 

10.  Psalm  XXVII. 

1  The  Lord  is  my  light  and  my  salvation;  whom 

shall  I  fear? 
The  Lord  is  the  strength  of  my  life  ;  of  whom 
shall  I  be  afraid  ? 

2  Though  a  host  should  encamp  against  me,  my 

heart  shall  not  fear  : 
Though  war  should  rise  against  me,  in  this  will 
I  be  confident. 

3  One  thing  have  I  desired  of  the  Lord,  that  will  I 

seek  after : 
That  I  may  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  all 
the  days  of  my  life, 

4  To  behold  the  beauty  of  the  Lord, 

And  to  inquire  in  his  temple. 

5  For  in  the  time  of  trouble  he  shall  hide  me  in  his 

pavilion  : 
In  the  secret  of  his  tabernacle  shall  he  hide  me: 
he  shall  set  me  up,  upon  a  rock. 

6  And  now  shall  mine   head    be  lifted   up  above 

mine  enemies  round  about  me  ; 
Therefore  will  I  offer  in  his  tabernacle  sacrifices 
of  joy ;  I  will  sing,  yea,  I  will  sing  praises 
unto  the  Lord. 


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7  Hear,  0  Lord,  when  I  cry  with  my  voice  : 

Have  mercy  also  upon  me,  and  answer  me. 

8  When  thou  saidst,  Seek  ye  my  face; 

My  heart  said  unto  thee,  Thy  face,  Lord,  will  I 
seek. 

9  Hide  not  thy  face  far  from  me ; 

Put  not  thy  servant  away  in  anger  ; 
10  Thou  hast  been  my  help ; 

Leave  me  not,  neither  forsake  me,  O  God  of  my 
salvation. 

11.  Psalm  XXIX. 

1  Give  unto  the  Lord,  0  ye  mighty, 

Give  unto  the  Lord  glory  and  strength. 

2  Give  unto  the  Lord  the  glory  due  unto  his  name ; 

\Vorship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness. 

3  The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  upon  the  waters: 

The  God  of  glory  thundereth  ; 

4  The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  powerful 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  full  of  majesty. 

5  The  voice  of  the  Lord  breaketh  the  cedars ;  yea, 

the  Lord  breaketh  the  cedars  of  Lebanon. 

6  The  voice  of  the  Lord  divideth  the  flames  of  fire. 

7  The  voice  of  the  Lord  shaketh  the  wilderness; 

and  maketh  bare  the  forests. 

8  And  in  his  temple  doth  every  one  speak  of  his 

glory. 

9  The  Lord  sitteth  upon  the  flood 

Yea,  the  Lord  sitteth  King  forever. 

The  Lord  will  give  strength  unto  his  people ; 
The  Lord  will  bless  his  people  with  peace. 


10 


12.  pSALM  XXXVI. 

1  I  have  seen  the  wicked  in  great  power, 

And  spreading  himself  like  a  green  bay-tree. 


764  SELECTIONS    FOR    CHANTING. 

2  Yet  lie  passed  away,  and  lo,  he  was  not ; 

Yea,  I  sought  him, but  he  could  not  be  found. 

3  Mark  the  perfect  man,  and  behold  the  upright ; 

For  the  end  of  that  man  is  peace. 

4  But  the  transgressors  shall  be  destroyed  together, 

The  end  of  the  wicked  shall  be  cut  off. 

5  But  the  salvation  of  the  righteous  is  of  the  Lord: 

He  is  their  strength  in  time  of  trouble. 

6  And  the  Lord  will  help  them,  and  deliver  them  ; 

He  will  deliver  them  from  the  wicked,  and  save 
them,  because  they  trust  in  him. 


13.  Psalm  XXXIX. 

1  Lord,  make    me    to    know  mine    end,  and   the 

measure  of  my  days,  what  it  is. 

2  That  I  may  know  how  frail,  how  frail  I  am. 

3  Behold,  thou  hast  made  my  days  as   an  hand- 

breadth, 
And  mine  age  is  as  nothing  before  thee. 

4  "Verily  every  man  at  his  best  estate,  is  altogether 

vanity. 

5  Surely  every  man  walketh  in  a  vain  show  ; 

Surely  they  are  disquieted  in  vain. 

6  He  heapeth  up  riches,  and  knoweth  not  who  shall 

gather  them. 

7  And  now,  Lord,  what  wait  I  for  ?     My  hope  is  in 

thee. 

8  Deliver  me  from  all  my  transgressions; 

Make  me  not  the  reproach  of  the  foolish. 

9  I  was  dumb,  I  opened  not  my  mouth ;  because 

thou  didst  it. 
10  Remove  thy  stroke  away  from  me :  I  am  con- 
sumed by  the  blow  of  thine  hand. 


SELECTIONS    FOR    CHANTING.  *765 

11  When  thou  with  rebukes  dost  correct  man  for 

iniquity, 
Thou  makest  his  beauty  to  consume  away  like  a 
moth. 

12  Surely  every  man  is  vanity;  every  man  is  vanity. 

13  Hear  my  prayer,  0  Lord,  and  give  ear  unto  my 

cry; 

14  Hold  not  thy  peace,  hold  not  thy  peace  at  my 

tears. 

15  For  I  am  a  stranger  with  thee,  and  a  sojourner, 

as  all  my  fathers  were. 

18  Oli,  spare  me,  that  I  may  recover  strength, 
Before  I  go  hence,  and  be  no  more. 

14.  Psalm  XLI. 

1  Blessed  is  he  that  considereth  the  poor ; 

The  Lord  will  deliver  him  in  time  of  trouble. 

2  The  Lord  will  preserve  him,  and  keep  him  alive, 

And  he  shall  be  blessed  upon  the  earth. 

3  The  Lord  will  strengthen  him  upon  the  bed  of 

languishing ; 
Thou  wilt  make  all  his  bed  in  his  sickness. 

4  Blessed  is  he  that  considereth  the  poor ; 

The  Lord  will  deliver  him  in  time  of  trouble. 

15.  Psalms  XLII  and  XLIIT. 

1  As  the  hart  panteth  after  the  water  brooks, 

So  panteth  my  soul  after  thee,  O  God. 

2  My  soul  thirsteth  for  God,  for  the  living  God  ! 

When  shall  I  come  and  appear  before  God  ? 

3  My  tears  have  been  my  meat  day  and  night, 

While  they  continually  say  unto  me,  Where  is 
thy  God? 

4  When  I  remember  these  things, 

I  pour  out  my  soul  in  me ; 


766  SELECTIONS    FOR    CHANTING. 

5  For  I  had  gone  with  the  multitude,  I  went  with 

them  to  the  house  of  God, 
With  the  voice  of  joy  and  praise,  with  a  multi- 
tude that  kept  holy  day. 

6  Why  art  thou  cast  down,  0  my  soul  ? 

And  why  art  thou  disquieted  in  me  1 

7  Hope  thou  in  God  : 

For  I  shall  yet  praise  him  for  the  help  of  his 
countenance. 

8  Oh,  send  out  thy  light  and  thy  truth  :  let  them 

lead  me ; 
Let  them  bring  me  unto  thy  holy  hill,  and  to 
thy  tabernacles. 

9  Then  will  I  go  unto  the  altar  of  God,  unto  God, 

my  exceeding  joy : 
Yea,  upon  the  harp  will  I  praise  thee,  0  God, 
my  God. 

10  W^hy  art  thou  cast  down,  0  my  soul  ? 

And  why  art  thou  disquieted  within  me  ? 

11  Hope  in  God  : 

For  I  shall  yet  praise  him,  who  is  the  health  of 
my  countenance  and  my  God. 

16.  Psalm  XLYI. 

1  God  is  our  refuge  and  strength, 

A  very  present  help  in  trouble, 

2  Therefore,  will  not  we  fear,  though  the  earth  be 

removed, 
And  though  the  mountains  be  carried  into  the 
midst  of  the  sea  ; 

3  Though  the  waters  thereof  roar  and  be  troubled, 

Though  the  mountains  shake  with  the  swelling 
thereof. 

4  There  is  a  river,  the  streams  whereof  shall  make 

glad  the  city  of  God, 
The  holv  place  of  the  tabernacles  of  the  Most 
High. 


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5  God  is  in  the  midst   of  her ;  she   shall  not  be 

moved ; 
God  shall  help  her,  and  that  right  early. 

6  The  heathen  raged,  the  kingdoms  were  moved  : 

He  uttered  his  voice,  the  earth  melted. 

7  The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us  ; 

The  God  of  Jacob  is  our  refuge. 

8  Come,  behold  the  works  of  the  Lord, 

What  desolations  he  hath  made  in  the  earth. 

9  He  maketh  wars   to  cease  unto  the  end  of  the 

earth  ; 
He  breaketh  the  bow,  and  cutteth  the  spear  in 
sunder  ;  he  burnetii  the  chariot  in  the  fire. 

10  Be  still,  and  know  that  I  am  God  : 

I  will  be  exalted  among  the  heathen,  I  will  be 
exalted  in  the  earth. 

11  The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us  ; 

The  God  of  Jacob  is  our  refuge. 

17.  Psalm  XLYIII. 

1  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised  in 

the  city  of  our  God, 
In  the  mountain  of  his  holiness. 

2  Beautiful  for  situation, 

The  joy  of  the  whole  earth  is  Mount  Zion. 

3  On  the  sides  of  the  north,  the  city  of  the  great 

King, 
God  is  known  in  her  palaces  for  a  refuge. 

4  We  have  thought  of  thy  loving-kindness,  O  God, 

In  the  midst  of  thy  temple. 

5  According  to  thy  name,  O  God,  so  is  thy  praise 

unto  the  ends  of  the  earth  ; 
Thy  right  hand  is  full  of  righteousness. 

6  Let  Mount  Zion  rejoice,  let  the  daughters  of  Ju- 

dah  be  glad, 
Because  of  thy  judgments. 


768  SELECTIONS    FOR    CHANTING. 

7  Walk  about  Zion,  and  go  round  about  her ; 

Tell  the  towers  thereof. 

8  Mark  ye  well  her  bulwarks,  consider  her  palaces; 

That  ye  may  tell  it  to  the  generation  following. 

9  For  this  God  is  our  God  forever  and  ever : 

He  will  be  our  guide  even  unto  death. 

18.  Psalm  LI. 

1  Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  according  to  thy 

loving-kindness  ; 
According  to  the  multitude  of  thy  tender  mer- 
cies, blot  out  my  transgressions. 

2  Wash   me   thoroughly   from    my  iniquity,    and 

cleanse  me  from  my  sin. 
For  I  acknowledge  my  transgressions ;  and  my 
sin  is  ever  before  me. 

3  Against  thee,  thee  only  have  I  sinned,  and  done 

this  evil  in  thy  sight. 
That  thou  mayest  be  justified  when  thou  speak- 
est,  and  be  clear  when  thou  judgest. 

4  Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  0  God  ;  and  renew  a 

right  spirit  within  me. 
Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence ;  and  take 
not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

5  Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  thy  salvation,  and 

uphold  me  with  thy  free  Spirit  : 
Then  will  I  teach  transgressors  thy  ways ;  and 
sinners  shall  be  converted  unto  thee. 

19.  Psalm  LXVII. 

1  God  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us ; 

And  cause  his  face  to  shine  upon  us. 

2  That  thy  way  may  be  known  upon  earth, 

Thy  saving  health  among  all  nations. 

3  Let  the  people  praise  thee,  0  God  ;, 

Let  all  the  people  praise  thee. 


SELECTIONS    FOR    CHANTING.  T69 

4  Ob,  let  the  nations  be  glad  and  siDg  for  joy : 

For  thou  shalt  judge  the  people   righteously, 
and  govern  the  nations  upon  earth. 

5  Let  the  people  praise  thee,  0  God  ; 

Let  all  the  people  praise  thee. 

6  Then  shall  the  earth  yield  her  increase; 

And  God,  even  our  own  God,  shall  bless  us. 

7  God  shall  bless  us  ; 

And  all  the  ends  of  the  earth  shall  fear  him. 

20.  Psalm  LXXII. 

1  He  shall  come  down  like  rain  upon  the  mown 

grass ; 
As  showers  that  water  the  earth. 

2  In  his  days  shall  the  righteous  flourish  ; 

And  abundance  of  peace  as  long  as  the  moon 
endureth. 

3  He  shall  judge  the  people  with  righteousness, 

And  the  poor  with  judgment 

4  He  shall  have  dominion  also  from  sea  to  sea, 

And  from  the  river  to  the  ends  of  the  earth. 

5  His  name  shall  endure  forever ; 

His  name  shall  be  continued  as  long  as  the  sun  : 

6  And  men  shall  be  blessed  in  him  : 

All  nations  shall  call  him  blessed. 

21.  Psalm    LXXXIY. 

1  How  amiable  are  thy  tabernacles, 

O  Lord  of  hosts ! 

2  My  soul  longeth,  yea,  even  fainteth  for  the  courts 

of  the  Lord : 
My  heart  and  my  flesh  crieth  out  for  the  living 
God. 


VYO  SELECTIONS    FOR    CHANTING. 

3  Yea,  the  sparrow  hath  found  an  house,  and  the 

swallow  a  nest  for  herself,  where  she  may 
lay  her  young, 
Even  thine  altars,  O  Lord  of  hosts,  my  King, 
and  my  God. 

4  Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  thy  house: 

They  will  be  still  praising  thee. 

5  Blessed  is  the  man  whose  strength  is  in  thee; 

In  whose  heart  are  the  ways  of  them, 

6  Who  passing  through  the  valley  of  Baca  make  it 

a  well ; 
The  rain  also  filleth  the  pools. 

1  They  go  from  strength  to  strength, 

Every  one   of  them  in  Zion  appeareth  before 
God. 

8  0  Lord  God  of  hosts,  hear  my  prayer: 

Give  ear,  0  God  of  Jacob. 

9  Behold,  O  God  our  shield, 

And  look  upon  the  face  of  thine  Anointed. 
10  For  a  day  in  thy  courts  is  better  than  a  thousand. 
I  had  rather  be  a  doorkeeper  in  the  house  of 
my  God,  than  to  dwell  in  the  tents  of  wick- 
edness. 
XI  For  the  Lord  God  is  a  sun  and  shield  : 

The  Lord  will  give  grace  and  glory  :  no  good 
thing  will   he   withhold   from   them  that 
walk  uprightly. 
12  O  Lord  of  hosts, 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  thee. 

22.  Psalm  LXXXV. 

1  Lord,  thou  hast  been  favorable  unto  thy  land  : 

Thou  hast  brought  back  the  captivity  of  Jacob. 

2  Thou  hast  forgiven  the  iniquity  of  thy  people, 

Thou  hast  covered  all  their  sin. 


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3  Thou  Last  taken  away  all  thy  wrath  : 

Thou  hast  turned  thyself  from  the  fierceness  of 
thine  anger. 

4  Turn  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation. 

And  cause  thine  anger  toward  us  to  cease. 

5  Wilt  thou  be  angry  with  us  forever  ? 

Wilt  thou  draw  out  thine  anger  to  all  genera- 
tions ? 

6  Wilt  thou  not  revive  us  again  : 

That  thy  people  may  rejoice  in  thee  1 

7  Show  us  thy  mercy,  0  Lord, 

And  grant  us  thy  salvation. 

8  I  will  hear  what  God  the  Lord  will  speak  : 

For  he  will  speak  peace  unto  his  people,  and 
to  his  saints  :  but  let  them  not  turn  auain 
to  folly. 

9  Surely  his  salvation  is  nigh  them  that  fear  him  ; 

That  glory  may  dwell  in  our  land. 

10  Mercy  and  truth  are  met  together  ; 

Righteousness  and  peace  have  kissed  each  other. 

11  Truth  shall  spring  out  of  the  earth  ; 

And  righteousness  and  truth  shall  look  down 
from  heaven. 
-12  Yea,  the  Lord  shall  give  that  which  is  good ; 

And  our  land  shall  yield  her  increase. 
13  Righteousness  shall  go  before  him  ; 

And  shall  set  us  in  the  way  of  his  steps. 

23.  Psalm  XC. 

1  Lord,  thou  hast  been  our  dwelling-place  in  all 

generations. 

2  Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or  ever 

thou  hadst  formed  the  earth  and  the  world, 
even  from  everlasting,  to  everlasting,  thou 
art  God. 


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3  Thou  turnest  man  to  destruction  ; 

And  sayest,  Return  ye  children  of  men. 

4  For  a  thousand  years  in  thy  sight  are  but  as  yes- 

terday when  it  is  past, 
And  as  a  watch  in  the  night. 

5  Thou  earnest  them  away  as  with  a  flood  ;  they 

are  as  a  sleep  : 
In  the  morning  they  are  like  grass  which  grow- 
eth  up. 

6  In  the  morning  it  flourish eth,  and  groweth  up  ; 

In  the   evening  it  is  cut  down,  cut  down  and 
withereth. 

*I  For  we  are  consumed  by  thine  anger,  and  by  thy 
wrath  are  we  troubled. 

8  Thou  hast  set  our  iniquities  before  thee,  our  se- 

cret sins  in  the  light  of  thy  countenance. 

9  For  all  our  days  are  passed  away  in  thy  wrath  ; 

We  spend  our  years  as  a  tale  that  is  told. 

10  The  days  of  our  years  are  threescore  years  arid 

ten  ; 
And  if  by  reason  of  strength  they  be  fourscore 
years,  yet  is  their  strength  labor  and  sorrow: 
for  it  is  soon  cut  off  and  wre  fly  away. 

11  Who  knoweth  the  power  of  thine  anger  ? 

Even  according  to  thy  fear,  so  is  thy  wrath. 

12  So  teach  us  to  number  our  days, 

That  we  may  apply  our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 

24.  Psalm  XCII. 

1  It  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ; 

And   to    sing  praises  unto  thy  name,  0  Most 
Highest ! 

2  To  tell  of  thy  loving  kindness  early  in  the  morn- 

ing ; 
And  of  thy  truth  in  the  night  season, 


SELECTIONS    FOR    CHARTING.  773 

3  Upon  an  instrument  often  strings,  and  iipon  the 
lute  ; 
Upon  a  loud  instrument  and  upon  the  harp. 
'i  For  thou,  Lord,  hast  made  me  glad  through  thy 
works ; 
And  I  will  rejoice  in  giving  praise  for  the  opei> 
ation  of  thy  hands. 

%5.  Psalm  XCY. 

1  Oh,  come,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord, 

Let  us  heartily  rejoice  in  the  strength    pf  our 
salvation. 

2  Let    us  come  "before  his  presence  with    thanks- 

giving:, 
And  show  ourselves  glad  in  him  with  psalms. 

3  For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God  ; 

And  a  great  King  above  all  gods. 

4  In  his  hand  are  all  the  corners  of  the  earth  ; 

And  the  strength  of  the  hills  is  his  also, 

5  The  sea  is  his,  and  he  made  it ; 

And  his  hands  prepared  the  dry  land. 

6  Oh,  come,  let  us  worship  and  fall  down, 

And  kneel  before  the  Lord  our  Maker. 

7  For  he  is  the  Lord  our  God  ; 

And  we  are  the  people  of  his  pasture,  and  the 
sheep  of  his  hand. 

8  Oh,  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness  ; 

Let  the  whole  earth  stand  in  awe  of  him. 

9  For  he  cometh,  for  he  cometh  to  judge  the  earth  ; 

And  with  righteousness  to  judge  the  world,  and 
the  people  with  his  truth. 

26o  Psalm  XCVL 

1   Oh,  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song;  sing  unto 
the  Lord,  all  the  earth. 
Sing  unto  the  Lord,  bless  his  name :  show  forth 
his  salvation  from  dav  to  dav. 
65* 


774  SELECTIONS    FOR    CHANTING. 

2  Declare  his  glory  among  the  heathen,  his  won- 

clers  among  all  people. 
For  the  Lord  is  great,  and  greatly  to  be  praised, 
he  is  to  be  feared  above  all  gods. 

3  For  all  the  gods  of  the  nation   are  idols ;  but  the 

Lord  made  the  heavens. 
Honor  and  majesty  are  before  him  ;    strength 
and  beauty  are  in  Lis  sanctuary. 

4  Give  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  kindreds  of  the  people, 

give  unto  the  Lord  glory  and  strength  : 
Give  unto  the  Lord  the  glory  clue  unto  bis  name, 
bring  an  offering,  and  come  into  his  courts. 

5  Oh,  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness  : 

fear  before  him,  all  the  earth. 
Say  among  the  heathen,  that  the  Lord  reigr.- 
eth  :    the  world  also  shall    be   established 
that  it  shall  not  be  moved  :  he  shall  judge 
the  people  righteously. 

6  Let  the  heavens  rejoice,  and   let  the   eaith    be 

glad ;   let  the    sea    roar,  and    the  fullness 

thereof. 
Let  the  field  be  joyful,  and  all  that  is  therein  : 

then  shall  all  the  trees  of  the  wood  rejoice 

before  the  Lord  ; 
V  For    he    cometh,  for    he    cometh    to  judge    the 

earth  : 
He  shall  judge  the  world  with  righteousness, 

and  the  people  with  his  truth. 

27.  Psalm  XCVIII. 

1  Oh,  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song  ; 

For  he  hath  done  marvelous  things. 

2  With  his  own  right  hand  and  with  his  holy  arm, 

Hath  he  gotten  himself  the  victory. 

3  The  Lord  hath  declared  his  salvation  ; 

His  righteousness  hath  he  openly  showed  in  the 
siirht  of  the  heathen. 


SELECTIONS    FOR    CHANTING.  T75 

4  He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and  truth  toward 

the  house  of  Israel ; 
And  all  the  ends  of  the  world  have  seen  the  sal- 
vation of  our  God. 

5  Show  yourselves  joyful    unto    the  Lord,  all    ye 

lands  ; 
Sing,  rejoice,  and  give  thanks. 

6  Praise  the  Lord  upon  the  harp  ; 

Sing  to  the  harp  with  a  psalm  of  thanksgiving. 

7  "With,  trumpets  also  and  shawms  ; 

Oh,  show  yourselves  joyful  before  the  Lord  the 
King. 

8  Let  the  sea  make  a  noise,  and  all  that  therein  is  ; 

The  round  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

9  Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands,  and  let  the  hills 

be  joyful  together,  before  the  Lord  ; 
For  he  cometh  to  judge  the  earth. 

10  With  righteousness  shall  he  judge  the  world  ; 
And  the  people  with  equity. 

28.  Psalm  C. 

1  Oh,  be  joyful  in  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands ; 

Serve  the  Lord  with  gladness,  and  come  before 
his  presence  with  a  song. 

2  Be  ye  sure  that  the  Lord  he  is  God  ;  it  is  he  that 

hath  made  us  and  not  we  ourselves  ; 
We  are  his  people,  and  the  sheep  of  his  pasture. 

3  Oh,  go  your  way  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiv- 

ing, and  into  his  courts  with  praise  ; 
Be  thankful  unto  him,  and  speak  good  of  his 
name. 

4  Fof  the  Lord  is  gracious,  his  mercy  is  everlast- 

ing^ 
And  his  truth  endureth  from  generation  to 
generation. 


7*76  SELECTIONS    FOR    CHANTING. 

29.  Psalm  CIII. 

1  Praise  the  Lord,  0  my  soul : 

And  all  that  is  within  me  praise  his  holy  name. 

2  Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul ; 

And  forget  not  all  his  benefits. 

3  Who  forgiveth  all  thy  sin  ; 

And  healeth  all  thine  infirmities. 

4  Who  saveth  thy  life  from  destruction, 

And    crowneth    thee  "with    mercy  and    loving- 
kindness. 

5  Oh,  praise  the  Lord,  ye  angels  of  his,  ye  that 

excel  in  strength  : 
Ye  that  fulfill  his  commandment,  and  hearken 
unto  the  voice  of  his  word. 
G  Oh,  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts ; 

Ye  servants  of  his  that  do  his  pleasure. 
7  Oh,  speak  good  of  the  Lord,  all  ye  works  of  hisr 
in  all  places  of  his  dominion  ; 
Praise  thou  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 

£0.  Psalm  CIII. 

1  The  Lord  is  merciful  and  gracious, 

Slow  to  anger,  and  abundant  in  mercy. 

2  He  will  not  always  chide  ; 

Neither  wTill  he  keep  his  anger  forever. 

3  He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins, 

Nor  rewarded  us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

4  For  as  the  heaven  is  high  above  the  earth, 

So  great  is  his  mercy  toward  them  that  fear 
him. 

5  As  far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west, 

So  far  hath  he  removed  our  transgressions  from 
us. 

6  Like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  children, 

So  the  Lord  pitieth  them  that  fear  him. 


SELECTIONS    FOR    CHANTING.  777 

'  7  For  he  knoweth  our  frame  ; 

He  remembereth  that  we  are  dust. 
8  He  knoweth  our  frame  ; 

He  remembereth  that  we,  that  we  are  dust 

31.  Psalm  CIII. 

1  As  for  man,  his  days  are  as  grass ; 

As  a  flower  of  the  field,  so  he  flourisheth  : 

2  For  the  wind  passetli  over  it,  and  it  is  gone  ; 

And  the  place  thereof  shall  know  it  no  more. 

3  But  the  mercy  of  the  Lord  is  from  everlasting  to 

everlasting  upon  them  that  fear  him, 
And  his  righteousness  unto  children's  children  ; 

4  To  such  as  keep  his  covenant, 

And  to  those  that  remember  his  commandments 
to  do  them, 

32.  Psalm  CV. 

1  Oh,  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ; 

Call  upon   his  name ;  make  known  his  deeds 
among  the  people. 

2  Sing  unto  him,  sing  psalms  unto  him : 

Talk  ye  of  all  his  wondrous  works. 

3  Glory  ye  in  his  holy  name  ; 

Let  the  heart  of  them  rejoice,  that  seek   the 
Lord. 

4  Seek  the  Lord,  and  his  strength  ; 

Seek  his  face  evermore. 

5  Remember   his  marvelous  works    that   he  hath 

done  : 
His  wonders  and  judgments  of  his  mouth  ; 

6  O  ye  seed  of  Abraham  his  servant, 

Ye  children  of  Jacob  his  chosen. 

7  Glory  ye  in  his  holy  name  ; 

Let  the  heart  of  them  rejoice,  that    seek  the 
Lord. 

8  Seek  the  Lord,  and  his  strength  ; 

Seek  his  face  evermore. 


778  SELECTIONS    FOR    CHANTING. 

33.  Psalm  CXYIII. 

1  The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  song, 

And  is  become  my  salvation. 

2  The  voice  of  rejoicing   and   salvation  is  in  the 

tabernacles  of  the  righteous  : 
The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  doeth  valiantly. 

3  Open  to  me  the  gates  of  righteousness : 

I  will  go  into  them,  and  I  will  praise  the  Lord  ; 

4  This  gate  of  the  Lord, 

Into  which  the  righteous  shall  enter. 

5  I  will  praise  thee  ;  for  thou  hast  heard  me, 

And  art  become  my  salvation. 

6  Oh,  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good  ; 

For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

84.  Psalm  CXXI. 

1  I  will  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills, 

From  whence  cometh  my  help. 

2  My  help  cometh  from  the  Lord, 

Which  made  heaven  and  earth. 

3  He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  be  moved  : 

He  that  keepeth  thee  will  not  slumber. 

4  Behold  he  that  keepeth  Israel, 

Shall  not  slumber  nor  sleep. 

5  The  Lord  is  thy  keeper  ; 

The  Lord  is  thy  shade  upon  thy  right  hand. 

6  The  sun  shall  not  smite  thee  by  day. 

Nor  the  moon  by  night. 

7  The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil ; 

lie  shall  preserve  thy  soul. 

8  The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy  going  out,  and  thy 

caning  in, 
From  this  time  forth,  and  even  forevermore. 


SELECTIONS    FOE,    CHANTING.     ~  "    779 

35.  Psalm    CXXII. 

1  I  was  glad  when  they  said  unto  me, 

Let  us  go  into  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

2  Our  feet  shall  stand  within  thy  gates,  0  Jeru- 

salem, 
Jerusalem  is  builded  as  a  city  that  is  compact 
together. 

3  Whither  the  tribes  go  up  ;  the  tribes  of  the  Lord, 

Unto  the  testimony  of   Israel,  to  give  thanks 
unto  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

4  For  there  are  set  thrones  of  judgment, 

The  thrones  of  the  house  of  David. 

5  Pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem, 

They  shall  prosper  that  love  thee. 

6  Peace  be  within  thy  walls ; 

And  prosperity  within  thy  palaces. 

7  For  my  brethren  and  companions'  sakes, 

I  will  now  say,  Peace  be  within  thee. 

8  Because  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  our  God, 

I  will  seek,  will  seek  thy  good. 

38.  Psalm  CXXX. 

1  Out  of  the   depths    have  I  cried  unto  thee,  O 

Lord. 

2  Lord,  hear  my  voice  ;  let  thine  ears  be  attentive 

to  the  voice  of  my  supplications. 

3  If  thon,  Lord,  shouldst  mark  iniquities, 

0  Lord,  who  shall  stand. 

4  But  there  is  forgiveness  with  thee, 

That  thou  mayest  be  feared. 

5  I  wait  for  the  Lord,  my  soul  doth  wait, 

And  in  his  word  do  I  hope. 

6  My  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord  more  than  they 

that  watch  for  the  morning. 

1  say,  more  than  they  that  watch  for  the  morn- 

inor 


780  SELECTIONS    FOR    CHANTING. 

V  Let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord:  for  with,  the  Lord 
there  is  mercy, 

And  with  him  is  plenteous  redemption. 
8  And  he  shall  redeem  Israel 

From  all  his  iniquities. 

37.  Psalm    CXXXYI. 

1  Oh,  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good  ; 

For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

2  Oh,  give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  gods : 

For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

3  Oh,  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  of  lords : 

For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

4  To  him  who  alone  doeth  great  wonders : 

For  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

5  To  him  that  by  wisdom  made  the  heavens : 

For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

6  To  him  that  stretched  out  the  earth  above  the 

waters : 
For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

7  To  him  that  made  great  lights; 

For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

8  The  sun  to  rule  by  day :  the  moon  and  stars  to 

rule  by  night : 
For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

9  To  him  that  smote  Egypt  in  their  first-born  : 

For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 
10  And  brought  out  Israel  from  among  them  : 
For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

38.  Psalm   CXLV. 

1  I  will  extol  thee,  my  God,  0  King  ; 

And  I  will  bless  thy  name  forever  and  ever. 

2  Every  day  will  I  bless  thee, 

And  I  will  praise  thy  name  forever  and  ever. 


SELECTIONS    FOR    CHANTING.  781 

3  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised ; 

And  his  greatness  is  unsearchable. 

4  One  generation  shall  praise  thy  works  to  another, 

And  shall  declare  thy  mighty  acts. 

5  I  will  speak  of  the  glorious  honor  of  thy  majesty. 

And  of  thy  wondrous  works. 

6  And  men  shall  speak  of  the  might  of  thy  terrible 

acts, 
And  I  will  declare  thy  greatness. 

7  They  shall  abundantly  utter  the  memory  of  thy 

great  goodness, 
And  shall  sing  of  thy  righteousness. 

8  They  shall  abundantly  utter  the  memory  of  thy 

great  goodness, 
And  shall  sing  of  thy  righteousness. 

39.  Isaiah  LII.   7-9. 

1  How  beautiful  upon  the  mountains 

Are  the  feet  of  him  that  bringeth  good  tidings, 
that  publisheth  peace  ; 

2  That  bringeth  good  tidings  of  good,  that  pub- 

lisheth salvation  ; 
That  saith  unto  Zion,  thy  God  reigneth  ! 

3  Thy  watchman  shall  lift  up  the  voice  ; 

With  the  voice  together  shall  they  sing  : 

4  For  they  shall  see  eye  to  eye, 

When  the  Lord  shall  brino-  ao;ain  Zion. 

5  Break  forth  into  joy, 

Sing  together,  ye  waste  places  of  Jerusalem  : 
G  For  the  Lord  hath  comforted  his  people, 

He  hath  redeemed  Jerusalem. 
7  The  Lord  hath  made  bare  his  holy  arm   in  the 
eyes  of  all  the  nations  ; 
And  all  the  ends  of  the  earth  shall  see  the  sal- 
vation of  our  God. 
66 


782  SELECTIONS    FOR    CHANTING. 

40.  Isaiah  LITI. 

1  He  is  despised  and  rejected  of  men ; 

A  man  of  sorrows  and  acquainted  with  grief: 

2  And  we  hid  as  it  were  our  faces  from  him  ; 

He  was  despised  and  we  esteemed  him  not. 

3  Surely  he  hath  .borne  our  griefs,  and  earned  our 

sorrows  : 
Yet  we  did   esteem  him  stricken,  smitten  of 
God,  and  afflicted. 

4  But  he  was  wounded  for  our  transgressions, 

He  was  bruised  for  our  iniquities  ; 

5  The  chastisement  of  our  peace  was  upon  him, 

And  with  his  stripes  we  are  healed. 

6  All  we  like  sheep  have  gone  astray  ; 

We  have  turned  every  one  to  his  own  way ; 

7  And  the  Lord  hath  laid  on  him 

The  iniquity  of  us  all. 

8  When  thou  shalt  make  his  soul  an  offering  for 

sin, 
Tie  shall  see  his  seed,  he  shall  prolong  his  days, 

9  And  the  pleasure  of  the  Lord  shall  prosper  in 

his  hand. 
He  shall  see  of  the  travail  of  his  soul,  and  shall 
be  satisfied 

41.  Habakkuk  III. 

1  O    Lord,    I   have    heard    thy  speech,    and    was 

afraid : 

2  O  Lord,   revive   thy  work  in  the  midst  of  the 

years,  in    the    midst    of    the   years  make 
known  ;   in  wrath   remember  mercy. 

3  God  came  from  Teman,  and  the  Holy  One  from 

mount  Paran. 

4  His  glory  covered  the  heavens,  and    the  earth 

was  full  of  his  praise. 


SELECTIONS    FOR    CHANTING-  i  bo 

0  And  his  brightness  ■was   as  the  light ;    he  had 

horns  coming  out  of  his  hand ;  and  there 
was  the  hiding  of  his  power. 
6  Before  him   went   the    pestilence,    and    burning 
coals  went  forth  at  his  feet. 

Y  lie  stood  and  measured  the  earth  :  he  beheld 
and  drove  asunder  the  nations  ;  the  ever- 
lasting mountains  were  scattered,  the  per- 
petual hills  did  bow  : 

B  His  ways  are  everlasting. 

9  The  mountains  saw  thee,  and  they  trembled  ;  the 
deep  uttered  his  voice,  and  lifted  up  his 
hands  on  high. 

10  The  sun  and  moon  stood  still  in  their  habita- 

tion :  at  the  light  of  thine  arrows  they 
went,  and  at  the  shining  of  thy  glittering 
spear. 

11  Although  the  fig-tree  shall  not  blossom,  neither 

shall  fruit  be  in  the  vines  ; 

12  The  labor  of  the  olive  shall   fail,  and   the  fields 

shall  yield  no  meat  ; 

13  The   flock  shall  be    cut  off  from  the  fold,  and 

there  shall  be  no  herd  in  the  stalls  : 

14  Yet  I  will  rejoice  in  the  Lord, — I  will  joy  in  the 

God  of  my  salvation. 

Hallelujah !     Amen. 

42.  Matt.    XT. 

1  Come  unto  me  all  ye  that  labor  and   are  heavy 

laden. 
And  I  will  give  you  rest. 

2  Take  my  yoke  upon  you,  and  learn  of  me  ;  for  I 

am  meek  and  lowly  in  heart : 
And  ye  shall  find  rest  unto  your  souls. 

3  For  my  yoke  is  easy,  and  my  burden  is  light. 

For  mv  voke  is  easv,  and  mv  burden  is  light. 


784  SELECTIONS    FOR    CHANTING. 

4  And  the    Spirit  and  the  bride  say,  come.     And 
let  him  that  hearcth  say,  come. 
And  let  him  that  is  athirst  come  ;  and  whoso- 
ever will,  let  him  take  the  water  of  life 
freely. 

43.  Luke  I. 

1  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel ; 

For  he  hath  visited  and  redeemed  his  people. 

2  And  hath  raised  up  a  mighty  salvation  for  us  ; 

In  the  house  of  his  servant  David  ; 

3  As  he  spake  by  the  mouth  of  his  holy  prophets, 

Which  have  been  since  the  world  began  ; 

4  That  we  should  be  saved  from  our  enemies, 

And  from  the  hand  of  all  that  hate  us. 

44.  Luke  II. 

1  There  were  shepherds  abiding  in  the  field, 

Keeping  watch  over  their  flock  by  night. 

2  And  lo,  the  angel  of  the  Lord  came  upon  them, 

And  the  glory  of  the  Lord  shone  round  about 

them, 
And  they  were  sore  afraid. 

3  And  the  angel  said  unto  them,  Fear  not; 

For  behold,  I  bring  you  good  tidings  of  great 
joy,  which  shall  be  to  all  people. 

4  For   unto   you  is  born  this  day,  in  the  city  of 

David, 
A  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord. 

5  And  suddenly  there  was  with  the  angel, 

A  multitude  of  the  heavenly  host,  praising  God, 
and  saying : 

C  Glory  to  God  in  the  highest 

And  on  earth  peace,  good  will  to  men. 


SELECTIONS    FOR    CHANTING.  785 

45.  Is  a.  IX. — Luke  II. 

1  The  people  that  walked  in  darkness, 

Have  seen  a  great  light ; 

2  They  that  dwell  in  the  land  of  the  shadow  of 

death, 
Upon  them  hath  the  light  shined. 

3  For  unto  us  a  Child  is  born,  unto  us  a  Son  is 

given ; 
And  the  government  shall  be  upon  his  shoulder  ; 

4  And  his  name  shall  be  called  Wonderful, 

Counselor,   The  Mighty  God,   The  Everlasting 
Father,  The  Prince  of  Peace. 

5  Of  the  increase   of  his   government  and  peace 

there  shall  be  no  end, 
Upon  the  throne  of  David,  and  upon  his  king- 
dom, 

6  To  order  it,  and  to  establish  it  with  judgment 

And  with  justice,  from  henceforth  even  forever. 

7  Glory  be  to  God  in  the  highest, 

And  on  earth  peace,  good  will  to  men. 

46.  Rev.  IY. 

1  Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  Almighty ! 

2  Which  was,  and  is,  and  is  to  come. 

3  Thou  art  worthy,  O  Lord,  to  receive  glory,  and 

honor,  and  power ; 

4  For   thou  hast   created  all  things,  and  for  thy 

pleasure  they  are  and  were  created. 

5  Worthy  is  the  Lamb  that  was  slain, 

G  To  receive   power,  and  riches,  and  wisdom,  and 
strength,  and  honor,  and  glory,  and  blessing* 

1  Blessing,  and  honor,  and  glory,  and  power, 

3  Be  unto  him  that  sitteth  upon  the  throne, 

x\nd  unto  the  Lamb  forever  and  ever. 


786  selections  for  chanting. 

47.  Funereal. 

1  Blessed  are  the  dead, 

Who  die  in  the  Lord  from  henceforth  : 

2  Yea,  saith   the  Spirit,  that   they  may  rest  from 

their  labors ; 
And  their  works  do  follow  them. 

3  Blessed  and  holy  is  he  that  hath  part  in  the  first 

resurrection : 
On  such  the  second  death  hath  no  power ; 

4  But  they  shall  be  priests  of  God  and  of  Christ, 

And  shall  reign  with  him  a  thousand  years. 

5  Unto  him  that  loved  us, 

And  washed  us  from  our  sins  in  his  own  blood, 

G  And  hath  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God  and 
his  Father : 
To  him  be  glory  and  dominion  forever  and  ever. 

48.  Funereal. 

1  Blessed  are  the  dead,  who  die  in  the  Lord  from 

henceforth  : 
Yea,  saith   the  Spirit,  that  they  may  rest  from 
their  labors,    and   their    works  do   follow 
them. 

2  Our  days  on  earth  are  as  a  shadow,  and  there  is 

none  abiding ; 
We  are  but  of  yesterday  ;  there  is  but  a  step 
between  us  and  death. 

3  Man's  days  are  as  grass  :  as  a  flower  of  the  field 

so  he  flourisheth  ; 
He  appeareth  for  a  little  time,  then  vanisheth 
away. 

4  Watch  !  for  ye  know  not  what  hour  your  Lord 

doth  come  ; 
Be  ye   also   ready;  for  in  such  an  hour  as  ye 
think  not,  the  Son  of  Man  cometh. 


SELECTIONS    FOR    CHANTING.  787 

5  It  is  the  Lord  ;  let  him  do  what  seemeth  him 

good ; 
The  Lord  gave,  and  the  Lord  hath  taken  away, 
and  blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

6  Blessed  are  the  dead,  who  die  in  the  Lord  from 

henceforth  ; 
Yea,  saith  the  Spirit,  that  they  may  rest  from 
their  labors,  and    their    works    do    follow 
them. 

49.  Te  Deum  Laudamus. 

1  We  praise  thee,  0  God  ; 

We  acknowledge  thee  to  be  the  Lord. 
All  the   earth   doth  worship  thee,  the  Father 
everlasting. 

2  To  thee  all  angels  cry  aloud, 

The  heavens,  and  all  the  powers  therein. 
To  thee  cherubim  and  seraphim,  continually  do 
cry. 

3  Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth, ; 

Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  the  majesty  of  thy 
glory. 

4  The  glorious  company  of  the  apostles  praise  thee, 

The  goodly  fellowship  of  the  prophets  praise 
thee. 

5  The  noble  army  of  martyrs  praise  thee, 

The  holy  church  throughout  all  the  world  doth 
acknowledge  thee. 

6  The  Father  of  an  infinite  majesty; 

Thine  adorable,  true  and  only  Son  ; 
Also  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter. 

7  Thou  art  the  King  of  glory,  O  Christ, 

Thou  art  the  everlasting  Son  of  the  Father. 


788  SELECTIONS    FOR    CHANTING. 

8  "When  thou  tookest  upon  thee  to  deliver  man, 

Thou  didst  humble  thyself    to   he   born  of   a 

virgin. 
When  thou  hadst  overcome  the  sharpness  of 

death, 
Thou  didst  open  the  kingdom  of  heaven  to  all 

believers. 

9  Thou  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God,  in  the 

glory  of  the  Father. 
We  believe   that  thou  shalt  come  to   be   our 

judge. 

10  We  therefore  pray  thee,  help  thy  servants, 

Whom  thou  hast  redeemed  with  thy  precious 

blood. 
Make  them  to  be  numbered  with  thy  saints, 
In  glory  everlasting. 

11  O  Lord,  save  thy  people,  and  bless  thine  heri- 

tage ; 
Govern  them,  and  lift  them  up  forever. 
Day  by  day  we  magnify  thee  ; 
And  we  worship  thy  name  ever,  world  without 

end. 

12  Vouchsafe,  0  Lord,  to  keep  us  this  day  without 

sin ; 
O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  have  mercy  upon 

us. 

13  0  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  be  upon  us,  as  our  trust 

is  in  thee. 
O  Lord,  in  thee  have  I  trusted  ;  let  me   never 
be  confounded. 

50.  Gloria  in  Excelsis. 

1  Glory  be  to  God  on  high  ; 

And  on  earth  peace,  good  will  towards  men. 


SELECTIONS    FOR    CHANTING.  789 

2  We  praise  thee,  we  bless  thee,  we  worship  thee, 

We  glorify  thee,  we  give  thanks  to  thee  for  thy 

great  glory  ; 
O  Lord   God,  heavenly  King,  God  the  Father 

Almighty. 

3  0  Lord  the  only  begotten  Son,  Jesus  Christ ; 

0  Lord  God,  Lainb  of  God,  Son  of  the  Father. 

that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world : 
Have  mercy  upon  us. 

4  Thou  that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 

5  Thou  that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 

Receive  our  prayer. 

6  Thou  that  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God  the 

Father, 
Have  mercy  upon  us. 

7  For  thou  only  art  holy, 

Thou  only  art  the  Lord. 

8  Thou  only,  0  Christ,  with  the  Holy  Ghost, 

Art  most  high  in  the  glory  of  God  the  Father. 
Amen. 


51. 

1  Thou  Maker  of  my  vital  frame, 
Unvail  thy  face,  pronounce  thy  name  ; 
Shine  to  my  sight,  and  let  the  ear 

Which  thou  hast  formed,  thy  language  hear  ; 
Divide,  ye  clouds,  and  let  me  see 
The  Power  that  gives  me  leave  to  be. 

2  Where  is  thy  residence  ?  oh  !  why 
Dost  thou  avoid  my  searching  eye  ! 
Mysterious  Being  !  Great  Unknown, 
Say,  do  the  clouds  conceal  thy  throne  ? 

Or  art  thou  all  diffused  abroad, 
Through  boundless  space,  a  present  God  ? 


^90  SELECTIONS    FOR    CHANTING. 


3  Is  there  not  some  delightful  art 

To  feel  thy  presence  at  my  heart  ? 

To  hear  thy  whispers,  soft  and  kind, 

In  holy  silence  of  the  mind  ? — 

Then  rest,  my  thoughts  ;   no  longer  roam 
In  quest  of  joy — for  heaven's  at  home  ! 

52.  Baptismal. 

1  Thus  saith  the  Lord  that  made  thee,  and  formed 

thee,  who  will  help  thee, 
Fear  not,  O  Jacob  my  servant,  and  Israel  whom 
I  have  chosen. 

2  The  mercy  of  the   Lord  is  from  everlasting  to 

everlasting  upon  them  that  fear  him, 
And  his  righteousness  unto  children's  children, 

3  To  such  as  keep  his  covenant : 

And  to  those  that  remember  his  commandments 
to  do  them. 

4  One   shall    say,  I  am   the   Lord's ;  and  another 

shall  call  himself  by  the  name  of  Jacob ; 
And  another  shall  subscribe   with  his  hand  to 
the  Lord,  and  surname  himself  by  the  name 
of  Israel. 

5  Doubtless  thou  art  our  Father,  though  Abraham 

be  ignorant  of  us,  and  Israel  acknowledge 
us  not. 
Thou,  O  Lord,  art  our  Father,  our  Redeemer ; 
from  everlasting  is  thy  name. 

53.  Baptismal. 
Before  the  Administration. 

1  Go  ye  and  teach  all  nations,  baptizing  them 

In  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and 
of  the  Holy  Ghost : 

2  Teaching  them  to  observe  all  things  whatsoever 

I  have  commanded  vou  ; 
And  lo,  T  am  with  you  alwav,  oven   to  the  end 
of  Uo  world. 


SELECTIONS    FOR    CHANTING.  TGI 

3  Suffer  little  children  to  come  unto  me,  and  forbid 
them  not : 
For  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

After  the  Administration. 

1  Then  will  I  sprinkle  clean  water  upon  you,  and 

ye  shall  be  clean  : 
A  new  heart  also  will  I  give  you,  and  a  new 
spirit  will  I  put  within  you, 

2  And  I  will  take  away  the  stonv  heart  out  of  your 

flesh. 
And  I  will  give  you  a  heart  of  flesh. 

3  For  the  promise  is  unto  you,  and  to  your  chil- 

dren ; 
And  to  all  that  are  afar  off,  even  as  many  as 
the  Lord  our  God  shall  call. 


INDEX    OF   FIRST  LINES. 


HTMX 

Abba,  Father,  hear  thy  child Anon.     828 

Abide  with  me  1    Fast  falls  the  eventide Lyte.     785 

A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King Waits.     524 

A  broken  heart,  0  Lord Raffles.     564 

According  to  thy  gracious  word Montgomery.  1069 

A  charge  to  keep  I  have G  Wesley.     485 

Acquaint  thyself  quickly,  0  sinner ! Knox.     504 

A  few  more  years  shall  roll Bonar.  1204 

Affliction  is  a  stormy  deep Cotton.     973 

Again  our  earthly  cares  we  leave Anon.       86 

Again  the  day  returns  of  holy  rest Mason.       70 

Again  the  Lord  of  life  and  light Barbaulcl.       87 

Ah !  how  shall  fallen  man Watts.    438 

Ah,  this  heart  is  void  and  chill German.  1279 

Ah  I  what  avails  my  strife G.  Wesley.     539 

Ah  1  wretched,  vile,  ungrateful  heart Steele.     562 

Alas !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed Watts.     313 

Alas  !  what  hourly  dangers  rise  1 Steele.     581 

A  light  streams  downward  from  the  sky . . .  Mrs.  Hinsdale.  1294 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name Duncan.     339 

All  his  servants,  join  to  sing Gonder.     131 

All  is  dying ;  hearts  are  breaking Anon.     761 

All  people  that  on  earth  do Sternhold  <£  Hopkins.       97 

All  praise  to  Him  of  Nazareth Bryant.  1  114 

All  that  I  was,  my  sin  and  guilt Bonar.     911 

Almighty  G-od,  thy  word  is  cast Anon.     183 

Along  my  earthly  way Edmeston.     986 

Always  with  us,  always  with  us Nevin.     766 

Amazing  grace  !  how  sweet  the  sound Newton.     618 

Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross WuMs.     646 

A  mother  may  forgetful  be Sle  1 :  1020 

Aud  can  mine  eyes,  without  a  tear Heginbotham.     812 

And  can  my  heart  aspiro  so  high Steele.  10  J  l 

And  canst  thou,  sinner  I  slight Hyde.     4S6 

And  dost  thou  say,  "  Ask  what  thou  wilt)" Anon,     aid 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES.  Y93 

HY1TJT 

And  is  there,  Lord,  a  rest Ray  Palmer.  1274 

And  must  I  part  with  all  I  have Beddcrne.     942 

And  shall  I  sit  alone Btddome.     590 

And  will  the  Judge  descend Doddridge.  1239 

Angels  rejoiced,  and  sweetly  sung Burn.     276 

Angels !  roll  the  rock  away Gibbons.     378 

Another  six  days'  work  is  done Stennett.         8 

A  parting  hymn  we  sing A.  R.  W.  1106 

A  pilgrim  through  this  lonely  world Bonar.     294 

Approach,  my  soul !  the  mercy-seat Newton.     529 

Arise,  my  soul,  arise . .  C.  Wesley.     929 

Arise,  0  King  of  grace,  arise Watts.       29 

Arise,  ye  people,  and  adore Lyte.     382 

Arise,  ye  saints,  arise , Anon.     685 

Arm  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake Shrubsole.       99 

Ascend  thy  throne,  almighty  King Btddome.  1 1 30 

Asleep  in  Jesus!  blessed  sleep Mrs.  Mackay.  1181 

As  oft  with  worn  and  weary  feet Wilberforce.     740 

As  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  streams. . . ,  Tate  &  Brady.     639 

Assembled  at  thy  great  command Colly er.  1139 

As  the  hart,  with  eager  looks Montgomery.       66 

Astonished  and  distressed Toplady.     442 

As  when  in  silence,  vernal  showers Rippou.     391 

As  when  the  weary  traveler  gains Newton.  1296 

At  anchor  laid,  remote  from  home Toplady.     409 

At  evening  time  let  there  be  light Anon.     990 

At  the  Lamb's  high  feast  we  sing Anon.  1080 

At  thy  command,  our  dearest  Lord Watte.   1056 

Author  of  good  1  to  thee  we  turn ILei  rick.     841 

Awake,  and  sing  the  song Hammond.      44 

Awake,  awake  the  sacred  song Steele.     281 

Awaked  by  Sinai's  awful  sound Ockum.     546 

Awake,  my  heart,  arise,  my  tongue Waits.     213 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun Watts.         9 

Awake,  my  soul !  lift  up  thine  eyes Barbauld.     644 

Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve Doddridge.     615 

Awake,  my  soul,  to  joyful  lays Medley.     756 

Awake,  my  tongue,  thy  tribute  bring Xeedham.     108 

Awake,  our  souls !  away  our  fears Watts.     613 

Awake,  ye  saints  !  and  raise  your  eyes Doddridge.  1321 

Awake,  ye  saints,  awake ! Cotterill.       50 

Away  from  earth  my  spirit  turns Ray  Palmer.     696 

Beautiful  Zion,  built  above Anon.  1298 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne Watts.     136 

Before  the  heavens  were  spread  abroad Watts.     283 

Begin,  my  tongue,  some  heavenly  theme Waits.     236 


794  INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 

nvsis 

Behold  a  stranger  at  the  door Gregg.     477 

Behold,  the  day  is  conic Beddome.  1233 

Behold,  the  expected  time  draws  near Voke.  1 125 

Behold  the  glories  of  the  Lamb Watts.     310 

Behold  the  Man !    How  glorious  he ! Anon.     321 

Behold,  the  morning  sun Watts.       4  3 

Behold  the  path  that  mortals  tread Anon,  1132 

Behold  the  Saviour  of  mankind Wesley.     314 

Behold  the  temple  of  the  Lord Anon.  1179 

Behold  the  throne  of  grace  ! Newton.     882 

Behold  the  western  evening  light Peabody.  1232 

Behold  what  wondrous  grace Waits.     918 

Behold,  where,  in  a  mortal  form Enfield.     293 

Be  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands Montgomery.     137 

Be  merciful  to  me,  0  God Anon.     566 

Beneath  our  feet  and  o'er  our  head Heber.  1233 

Be  still,  my  heart !   these  anxious  cares Newton.     988 

Be  tranquil,  0  my  soul Hastings.     997 

Be  with  me,  Lord,  where'er  I  go Anon.     879 

Beyond,  beyond  the  boundless  sea Oonder.     250 

Beyond  the  smiling  and  the  weeping Bonar.  1301 

Beyond  the  starry  skies Turner.     355 

Bless,  0  my  soul,  the  living  God Waits.     106 

Blessed  angels,  high  in  heaven Anon.     958 

Bussed  are  the  sous  of  God Humphreys.     827 

Biassed  Comforter,  come  down Toplady.     419 

Blessed  fountain,  full  of  grace  1 . KnUiJ.     770 

Blessed  Saviour !  thee  I  love Ditffleld.  10S7 

Blest  are  the  pure  in  heart Keble.     816 

Blest  are  the  souls  that  hear  and  know Watts.     190 

Blest  be  the  dear,  uniting  love. C.  Wesley.     851 

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds Fawcett.     847 

Blest  be  thou,  O  God  of  Israel Atom.     126 

Blest  Comforter  divine  ! Anon.     401 

Biest  day  of  God,  most  calm,  most  bright Anon.       30 

Blest  day !  when  our  ascended  Lord Anon.     412 

Blest  feast  of  love  divine Anon.  1110 

Blest  hour!  when  mortal  man  retires Baffles.       83 

Blest  is  the  man  whose  softening  heart Barbauld.     944 

Bust  Jesus !  when  my  soaring Heginbotham.     724 

Bi.st  morning  !   whose  your;-  dawning  rays Walls.       18 

Blest  Trinity"',  from  mortal  sight Anon.     256 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 0.  Wesley.     330 

Bread  of  heaven !  on  thee  we  feed Conder.  1079 

Brethren,  while  wo  sojourn  here Anon.     611 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning Heher.     285 

Blight  King  of  Glory,  dreadful  God Watts.     338 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES.  795 

OTMS 

Broad  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death Watts.     426 

Brother,  hast  thou  wandered  far Clarke.     498 

Brother,  though  from  yonder  sky Bancroft.  1212 

By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill Heber.   1050 

Call  Jehovah  thy  salvation Montgomery.  673 

Oalna  me,  my  God,  and  keep  me  calm Bonar.  809 

Calm  on  the  listening  ear  of  night Sears.  278 

Can  sinners  hope  for  heaven Anon.  439 

Cast  thy  bread  upon  the  waters Anon.  957 

Cast  thy  burden  on  the  Lord Anon.  666 

Ceaseless  praise  be  to  the  Father R.  W.  P.  128 

Cease,  ye  mourners,  cease  to  languish Colyer.  1217 

Cheer  up,  desponding  soul Byrom.  995 

Child  of  sin  and  sorrow  !  Filled Hastings.  499 

Child  of  sin  and  sorrow  !  "Where Anon.  500 

Children  of  God,  who,  faint  and  slow Boicdler.  686 

Children  of  the  heavenly  King Cennick.  062 

Chosen  not  for  good  in  me Afc  Cheyne.  838 

Christ,  above  all  glory  seated Anon.  362 

Christian,  let  your  heart  be  glad Maitland.  665 

Christian,  the  morn  breaks  sweetly  o'er  thee Anon.  0*3 

Christ  is  our  corner-stone Chandler.  1030 

Christ,  of  all  my  hope  the  ground Windham.  82 1 

Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day,  Our Anon.  383 

Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day,  Sons CudwortJi.  57 

Christ,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies Toplady.  G2 

Church  of  the  ever-living  God. Bonar.  1018 

Come,  all  ye  saints  of  God Anon.  374 

Come  at  the  morning  hour Anon.  886 

Come,  blessed  Spirit !  source  of  light Beddome.  387 

Come,  Desire  of  nations,  come Anon.  1150 

Come,  divine  and  peaceful  Guest Anon.  ATI 

Come,  every  pious  heart Siennett.  328 

Come,  gracious  Lord,  descend  and  dwell Watts.  3 

Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove Browne.  392 

Come,  happy  souls,  approach  your  God Waits.  4:54: 

Come  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls Waits.  475 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  Creator,  come Anon.  395 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  my  soul  inspire Anon.  804 

Come,  Holy  Ghost !  our  hearts  inspire C.  Wesley.  420 

Corns,  Holy  Spirit!  calm  my  mind Burder.  388 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come !  Let Hart.  399 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come,  With Anon.  405 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  from  on  high Anon.  1051 

•Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove  ! Wails.  393 

Come  in,  thou  blessed  of  the  Lord,  Enter Kelly.  846 


796  INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 

HTMX 

Come  in,  thou  blessed,  etc.,  Stranger Montgomery.     856 

Come,  Jesus,  Redeemer, Ray  Palmer.  1104 

Come  join,  ye  saints,  with  heart  and  voice Anon.     753 

Come,  kingdom  of  our  God Johns.  1148 

Come  let  us  anew  our  journey  pursue C.  Wesley.  1341 

Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs Watts.     342 

Come,  let  us  join  our  songs Anon.     350 

Come,  let  us  lift  our  joyful  eyes Watts.       33 

Come,  let  us  sing  the  song  of  songs Montgomery.     337 

Come,  Lord,  and  tarry  not Banar.  1144 

Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare Newton.     887 

Come,  O'Creator  Spirit  blest  1 Lyra  Oath.     386 

Come,  0  my  soul !  in  sacred  lays Blacklock.     217 

Come,  sacred  Spirit,  from  above Doddridge.     411 

Come,  said  Jesus'  sacred  voice Barbauld.     495 

Come,  shout  aloud  the  Father's  grace Heginbotham.     114 

Come,  sing  to  me  of  heaven Anon.  1303 

Come,  sound  his  praise  abroad ^Watts.       35 

Come,  Spirit,  source  of  light Anon.     404 

Come,  thou  Almighty  King Madan.     122 

Come,  thou  desire  of  all  thy  saints  ! Steele.       28 

Come,  thou  Fount  of  every  blessing Robinson.  1100 

Come,  thou  long-expected  Jesus Anon.  1163 

Come,  thou  soul-transforming  Spirit Anon.     173 

Come  to  Calvary's  holy  mountain Montgomery.     509 

Come  to  the  ark,  come  to  the  ark Anon.     483 

Come  to  the  house  of  prayer Taylor.       85 

Come  to  the  land  of  peace Anon.     462 

Come,  trembling  sinner,  in  whose  breast Jones.     478 

Come  up,  hither !   come  away Nevin,  1293 

Come,  weary  souls,  with  sins  distressed Steele.     474 

Come,  we  who  love  the  Lord Watts.       42 

Come,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er Anon.     505 

Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretched Hart.     512 

Come,  ye  souls,  by  sin  afflicted Swain,     51 1 

Come,  ye  thankful  people,  come.   Alford,  1329 

Come,  ye  that  know  and  fear  the  Lord Bunler.     242 

Come,  ye  that  love  the  Saviour's  name Steele.       27 

Command  thy  blessing  from  above Montgomery.     872 

Complete  in  thee,  no  work  of  mine A.  R.  W.     796 

Creator  Spirit,  by  whose  aid Dryderi.     410 

Cross,  reproach,  and  tribulation Moravian:     672 

Crown  his  head  with  endless  blessing Anon.     361 

Darkly  rose  the  guilty  morning Anon.     324 

Daughter  of  Zion,  awake  from  thy  sadness Anon.  1 1 74 

Daughter  of  Zion  !  from  tho  dust Montgomery.  1  ISO 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES.  797 

IIYMN 

Day  of  anger !  that  dread  day Alford.  1235 

Day  of  judgment !  day  of  wonders Newton.  1242 

Dearest  of  all  the  names  above Watts.     706 

Dear  Father,  to  thy  mercy-seat Steele.     867 

Dear  is  the  spot  where  Christians  sleep Anon.  1182 

Dear  Jesus,  let  thy  pitying  eye Anon.  1038 

Dear  Lord,  amid  the  throng  that  pressed Anon.  1119 

Dear  Refuge  of  my  weary  soul Steele.     704 

Dear  Saviour,  ever  at  my  side Fdber.  1036 

Dear  Saviour,  if  these  lambs  should  stray Hyde.  1035 

Dear  Saviour !  we  are  thine .Doddridge.  1105 

Dear  Saviour,  when  my  thoughts  recall Steele.     640 

Deep  in  our  hearts  let  us  record Watts.     307 

Delay  not,  delay  not,  0  sinner Hastings.     503 

Depth  of  mercy !  can  there  be 0.  Wesley.     592 

Did  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep Beddome.     487 

Dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing,  Lord! Hart.     151 

Does  the  Gospel  word  proclaim Newton.     608 

Do  not  I  love  thee,  O  my  Lord Doddridge.     719 

Draw  near,  O  Holy  Dove,  draw  near A.  R.  W.  1062 

Dread  Jehovah !  God  of  nations Anon.  1323 

Drooping  souls,  no  longer  mourn Anon.     464 

Early,  my  God,  without  delay Watts.       17 

Earth  has  nothing  sweet  or  fair German.     780 

Earth  is  past  away  and  gone Alford.  1237 

Earth's  transitory  things  decay Bowring.     900 

Enthroned  is  Jesus  now Judkin.     353 

Enthroned  on  high.  Almighty  Lord   Humphries.     414 

Ere  to  the  world  again  we  %o. Anon.     153 

Eternal  God,  celestial  King ! Wrangham.       11 

Eternal  God !  eternal  King ! March.     146 

Eternal  Father !  thou  hast  said Ray  Palmer.  1129 

Eternal  Source  of  every  joy Doddridge.  1310 

Eternal  Sun  of  righteousness 0.  Wesley.       24 

Eternal  Spirit,  God  of  truth Anon.     41 7 

Eternal  Spirit,  we  confess Watts.     385 

Eternal  TVisdom  !  thee  we  praiso Watts.     235 

Eternity!  eternity ! German.  1240 

Fade,  fade,  each  earthly  joy Bonar.  774 

Fading,  still  fading,  the  last  beam  is  shining Anon.  181 

Faint  not,  Christian !  though  the  road.. Anon.  667 

Fairest  Lord  Jesus ! Anon.  757 

Faith  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss Watts.  813 

Faith  is  the  polar  star Anon.  837 

Far  as  thy  name  is  known Watts.  1023 


798  INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 

HYM* 

Far  from  my  heavenly  homo Lyte.  1272 

Far  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world Watts.     695 

Far  from  the  world,  0  Lord,  I  flee Cowper.       20 

Father,  bless  thy  word  to  all Kelly.     167 

Father,  hear  our  humble  claim Wesleyqfo.     823 

Father,  hear  the  prayer  we  offe" Auon.     959 

Father  1  how  wide  thy  glory  shines Watts.     249 

Father,  I  long,  I  faint  to  see Watts.  1260 

Father  of  eternal  grace  ! Montgomery.     822 

Father  of  glory  !  to  thy  name Watts.     271 

Father  of  heaven,  whose  love  profound Anon.     209 

Father  of  mercies,  bow  thine  car Beddome.  1009 

Father  of  mercies !   God  of  love :  .Heginbotham.     228 

Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  word Steele.     206 

Father  of  mercies  !  send  thy  grace Doddridge.     913 

Father  of  our  spirits  !  hear Anon.     169 

Father,  thy  thoughts  are  peace German.     905 

Father !  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss Steele.     806 

Fear  not,  O  little  flock,  the  foe German.     7 55 

Feeble,  helpless,  how  shall  I Farness.     778 

Fight  the  good  fight !  lay  hold Montgomery.     6S9 

Firm  as  the  earth  thy  gospel  stands Watts.     911 

For  a  season  called  to  part Xevjton.     165 

iC  Forbid  them  not,"  the  Saviour  cried Hastings.  1047 

Forever  here  my  rest  shall  be G.  Wesley.  1111 

Forever  with  the  Lord ! Montgomery.  1200 

Forget  thyself!  Christ  bade  thee  come Hastings.  1118 

Forgive  us,  Lord  !  to  thee  we  cry Hastings.     563 

For  me  to  live  is  Christ Anon.     736 

For  the  mercies  of  the  day Montgomery.     171 

For  thee,  O  dear,  dear  country Bernard.  1288 

Forth  from  the  dark  and  stormy  sky Heber.       80 

For  those  in  bonds,  as  bound Hastings.  1325 

For  what  shall  I  praise  thee,  my  God G.  Fry.  1207 

Fountain  of  grace,  rich,  full,  and  free Anon.     700 

Fount  of  everlasting  love Ray  Palmer.  1156 

Frequent  the  day  of  God  returns Browne.       21 

Friend  after  friend  departs Montgomery.  1211 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies Watts.       96 

From  Calvary  a  cry  was  heard Cunningham.     310 

From  day  to  day  before  our  eyes Montgomery.  1131 

From  deep  distress  and  troubled  thoughts Watts.     632 

From  Egypt's  bondage  come Kelly.  1271 

From  every  earthly  pleasure Davis.       74 

From  every  stormy  wind  that  blows Stoicell.     868 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains Heber.  1169 

From  the  cross  uplifted  high Haweis.  1084 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES.  799 

IITMX 

From  the  recesses  of  a  lowly  spirit Bovmng.  625 

From  the  table  now  retiring Anon.  1095 

Full  of  trembling  expectation G.  Wesley.  6 1 6 

Gently,  gently  lay  the  rod Lyte.  594 

Gently,  my  Saviour,  let  me  down Hi.ll  1186 

Gently,  Lord,  oh,  gently  lead  us Hastings.  175 

Give  glory  to  God  in  the  highest Montgomery.  141 

Giver  of  each  perfect  gift! Anon.  826 

Give  me  the  wings  of  faith,  to  rise Watts.  1259 

Give  to  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  fame Watts.  101 

Give  to  the  winds  thy  fears Gerhardt.  656 

Glorious  thing3  of  thee  are  spoken Newton.  1160 

Glory,  glory  to  our  King Kelly.  376 

Glory  to  God  on  high Anon.  372 

Glory  to  God  the  Father  be German.  396 

Glory  to  God,  whose  witness-train Moravian.  802 

Glory  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night Kenn.  154 

God  Almightv  and  All-seeing ! Pierponi.  75 

God  eternal  L  Lord  of  all ! Millard.  130 

God  guard  the  poor !  we  may  not  see Woodman.  932 

God,  in  the  gospel  of  his  Son Beddome.  196 

God,  in  the  high  and  holy  place Montgomery.  227 

God  is  in  his  holy  temple Montgomery.  88 

God  is  love  ;  his  mercy  brightens Boicring.  270 

God  is  my  strong  salvation Montgomery.  677 

God  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints Watts.  1124 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way Coicper.  237 

God  of  mercy  1  God  of  grace !   Hear J.  Taylor.  596 

God  of  mercy,  God  of  grace !  Show Lyte.  65 

God  of  my  life,  through  all  my  days Doddridge.  635 

God  of  my  life,  thy  boundless  grace Anon.  518 

God  of  my  life,  to  thee  belong Anon.  216 

God  of  my  life,  to  thee  I  call Covjper.  880 

God  of  our  salvation,  hear  us Anon.  174 

God  of  the  morning  ray Hastings.  123 

God  of  the  prophets'  power ! Anon.  162 

God  of  the  sunlight  hours,  how  sad Anon.  34 

God  of  the  universe,  to  thee Anon.  1031 

God's  glory  is  a  wondrous  thing , Lyra  Cath.  654 

God's  holy  law,  transgressed Beddome.  441 

God  with  us !  oh.  glorious  name Anon.  783 

Go,  labor  on ;  spend  and  be  spent Bonar.  931 

Go,  labor  on,  while  it  is  day Bonar.  938 

Go  to  dark  Gethsemane Montgomery.  319 

Go  to  the  grave  in  all  thy  glorious  prime .  .Montgomery.  1208 

Go,  tune  thy  voice  to  sacred  song Hastings.  716 


800  INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 

IIYMX 

Go,  worship  at  Iinmanuel's  feet Watts.     3  s i 

Grace !  't  is  a  charming  sound ! Doddridge,     9-1 

Gracious  Spirit,  Love  divine  ! Stacker.     406 

Great  Former  of  this  various  frame Doddridge.     251 

Great  God,  attend  while  Zion  sings Watts.       10 

Great  God !  how  infinite  art  thou Watts.     233 

Great  God,  now  condescend Fellows.  1045 

Great  God  of  nations  !   now  to  thee Anon.  1309 

Great  God !  this  sacred  day  of  thine Steele.       78 

Great  God !  to  thee  my  evening  song Steele.     878 

Great  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand Doddridge.  1313 

Great  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear Luther.  1247 

Great  God,  when  I  approach  thy  throne Anon.     456 

Great  God,  whom  heaven  and  earth Anon.  1335 

Great  God,  whose  universal  sway Watts.  1128 

Great  is  the  Lord  our  God Watts.      36 

Great  is  the  Lord !   what  tongue  can  frame Anon.     100 

Great  Redeemer,  Friend  of  sinners Anon.  1300 

Great  Ruler  of  all  nature's  frame Doddridge.     241 

Great  Shepherd  of  thine  Israel Watts.  1122 

Great  Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise ! Watts.     198 

Guide  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah Oliver.     176 

Had  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews Watts.     793 

Hail,  happy  day  !   thou  day  of  holy  rest Brown.       71 

Hail,  sovereign  love  that  formed Brewer.     450 

Hail  the  day  that  sees  him  rise Madan.     3S0 

Hail,  thou  bright  and  sacred  morn O.  Elliott.       61 

Hail,  thou  once  despised  Jesus Bakewell.     358 

Hail  to  the  brightness  of  Zion's Hastings.  1152 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed Montgomery.  1172 

Hail,  tranquil  hour  of  closing  day ! Bacon.     862 

Hallelujah  !  best  and  sweetest Breviary.  1165 

Happy,  Saviour,  would  I  be Kevins.     831 

Happy  the  heart  where  graces Watts.     810 

Happy  the  meek,  whose  gentle  breast J.  Scott.     798 

Happy  the  souls  to  Jesus O,  Wesley.     854 

Hark  I  a  voice  divides  the  sky C.  Wesley.  1214 

Hark  !  hark  !  the  notes  of  joy Anon.     291 

Hark  !  how  the  choral  song  of  heaven Anon.  1255 

Hark  !  my  soul !  it  is  the  Lord Cowper.  1077 

Hark !  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices Kelly.     357 

Hark,  the  glad  sound!  the  Saviour  comes..  .Doddridge.     277 

Hark !  the  herald  angels  sing O.  Wesley. .    292 

Hark !  the  song  of  Jubilee Montgomery.  1149 

Hark  1  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy Francis.     322 

Hark  1  what  celestial  souuds Anon.     286 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES.  801 

HYMN 

Hark  1  what  mean  those  holy  voices Cawood.  288 

Hasten,  Lord  !  to  my  release Montgomery.  598 

Hasten,  sinner !  to  be  wise T.  Scott.  497 

Haste,  traveler,  haste  !  the  night CoV.yer.  468 

Heirs  of  unending  life Anon.  925 

Hearken,  Lord,  to  my  complaints Montgomery.  599 

Hear,  0  sinner,  mercy  hails  you Reed.  513 

Hear  what  God,  the  Lord,  hath  spoken Cowper.  670 

Heavenly  Father,  grant  thy  blessing Anon.  186 

Heavenly  Father,  sovereign  Lord Anon.  889 

Heavenly  Shepherd,  guide  us Bickersteth.  181 

Heavenly  Spirit !  may  each  heart Edmeston.  892 

He  dies  ! — the  friend  of  sinners  dies Watts.  327 

He  has  come,  the  Christ  of  God  ! Anon.  782 

He  knelt,  the  Saviour  knelt  and  prayed Hemans.  320 

He  lives!  the  great  Kedeemer  lives Steele.  897 

Heralds  of  creation !  cry Montgomery.  258 

Here  I  can  firmly  rest Gerhardt.  919 

Here  let  us  see  thy  face,  0  Lord Anon.  1067 

Here,  0  my  Lord,  I  see  thee  face Bona?'.  1117 

He  that  goeth  forth  with  weeping Hastings.  953 

He,  who  on  earth  as  man  was  known .Newton.  349 

High  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God ! Watts.  103 

High  in  yonder  realms  of  light Baffles.  1285 

Ho !  every  one  that  thirsts ! G.  Wesley.  476 

Holy  and  reverend  is  the  name Needham.  239 

Holy  Bible !  book  divine Anon.  194 

Holy  Father,  hear  my  cry Bonar.  272 

Holy  Father,  thou  hast  taught  me Anon.  669 

Holy  Ghost  the  Infinite ! Anon.  421 

Holy  Ghost  1  with  light  divine Reed.  408 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord ! Montgomery.  116 

Holy  Spirit !  gently  come Hammond.  415 

Holy  Spirit  I  Lord  of  fight ! Lyra  Gath.  407 

Hosanna  to  the  Prince  of  light Watts.  341 

How  are  thy  servants  blest Addison.  229 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet Watts.  1028 

How  beauteous  were  the  marks A.  C.  Goxe.  304 

How  blest  are  those,  how  truly  wise Steele.  1012 

How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies Barbauld.  1183 

How  blest  the  sacred  tie  that  binds Barbauld.  843 

How  calm  and  beautiful  the  morn Hastings.  375 

How  charming  is  the  place Stennett.  48 

How  condescending  and  how  kind Watts.  318 

How  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear Watts.  26 

How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints Kirkham.  678 

How  gentle  God's  commands Doddridge.  658 


802  INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 

IIYMX 

How  heavy  is  the  night Watts.     440 

How  helpless  guilty  nature  lies Steele.     434 

How  large  the  promise  !    how  divine Watts.   1053 

How  loug,  0  Lord,  shall  I  complain Walts.     6S9 

How  ofc,  alas !    this  wretched  heart Steele.     577 

How  pleasant,  how  divinely  fair Watts.         7 

Hoy  pleasant  't  is  to  see Watts.     842 

How  pleased  and  blest  was  I Watts.       52 

How  precious  is  the  book  divine Fawcett.     203 

How  sad  our  state  by  nature  is Waits.     433 

How  shall  the  sons  of  men  appear Stennett.     44 1 

How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts Waits.     205 

How  still  and  peaceful  is  the  grave Anon.  119G 

How  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place Waits.  1072 

How  sweetly  flowed  the  gospel  souud Bowring.     302 

Row  sweet,  how  heavenly  is  the  sight. Swain.     853 

How  sweet  the  melting  lay Anon.     884 

How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  souuds Newton.     707 

Row  sweet  to  leave  the  world  awhile Kelly.     876 

How  swift  the  torrent  rolls Doddridge.  1202 

How  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours Newton.     747 

How  tender  is  thy  hand Hastings.     984 

How  vain  is  all  beneath  the  skies Awn.  1228 

I  ask  not  now  for  gold  to  gild Whittier.  1005 

I  bless  thee,  Lord,  for  sorrows  sent. Anon.  962 

I  cannot  always  trace  the  way Anon.  963 

I  cannot  call  affliction  sweet Montgomery.  971 

I  feed  by  faith  on  Christ;  my  bread Montgomery.  1061 

If  God  is  mine,  then  present  things Beddome.  t  903 

If  human  kindness  meets  return Noel.  1075 

If  life  in  sorrow  must  be  spent Guion.  965 

If  on  our  daily  course  our  mind Anon.  792 

If  thou  impart  thyself  to  me C.  Wesley.     909 

If,  through  unruffled  seas Anon.  981 

I  have  a  home  above Anon.  1270 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say Bonos.  922 

I  know  that  my  Redeemer  live; C.  Wesley.  348 

I  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus Bonar.  767 

I  left  the  God  of  truth  and  light Montgomery.  573 

1  life  my  soul  to  God Waits.  5SS 

I  love  the  sacred  Look  of  God Kelly.  200 

I  love  the  volume  of  thy  word Watts.  191 

I  love  thy  kingdom,  Lord Dwight.  885 

I  love  to  steal  awhile  away Brown.  865 

1  'm  a  pilgrim,  and  1  'm  a  stranger Anon.  1 283 

I  hn  but  a  stranger  here T.  K  Tiylor.  i-81 


IXDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES.  803 

una 

I  'm  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord Waits.  647 

In  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee Watts.  245 

In  every  trying  hour Anon.  917 

Infinite  Love  !  what  precious  stores Watsrbury.  470 

In  heavenly  love  abiding Waring.  675 

Inquire,  ye  pilgrims,  for  the  way Doddridge.  467 

Inspirer  and  hearer  of  prayer T-splad.y.  74S 

In  the  Christian's  home  in  glory Anon.  1280 

In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory Bowring.  366 

In  the  dark  and  cloudy  day , Anon.  1 002 

In  the  sun  and  moon  and  stars Heber.  1236 

In  this  calm  impressive  hour Hastings.  61 

In  thy  name,  0  Lord,  assembling Kelly.  76 

In  time  of  fear,  when  trouble  's  near Hastings.  651 

In  time  of  tribulation Montgomery.  683 

In  true  and  patient  hope C.  Wesley.  817 

In  vain  our  fancy  strives  to  paint Newton.  1269 

In  vain  we  seek  for  peace  with  G-od Watts.  435 

I  once  was  a  stranger  to  grace Mc  Cheyne.  924 

I  saw  One  hanging  on  a  tree Xewton.  316 

I  send  the  joys  of  earth  away Watts.  526 

I  sing  the  almighty  power  of  G-od Watts.  210 

Isles  of  the  south  !  your  redemption  is  nearing.  .  .  Anon.  1154 

I  stand  on  Zion's  mount Swain.  659 

Is  there  ambition  in  my  heart  ?..... Waits.  817 

Is  this  the  kind  return  ? Watts.  443 

It  came  upon  the  midnight  clear Sears.  1177 

It  is  not  death  to  die . Bethune.  1203 

It  is  the  Lord,  enthroned  in  light Green.  969 

It  is  thy  hand,  my  God Darby.  982 

I  want  a  heart  to  pray C.  Wesley.  636 

I  was  a  wandering  sheep Bona:r.  735 

I  would  be  thine ;  oh !  take  my  heart Anon.  585 

I  would  love  thee,  God  and  Father French.  368 

I  would  not  live  alway  :  I  ask Muhlenberg.  1208 

Jehovah  God !  thy  gracious  power Thomson.  246 

Jehovah  reigns ;  his  throne  is  high Watts.  95 

Jerusalem  !  my  happy  home Anon.  1292 

Jerusalem,  the  glorious Bernard.  1286 

Je3us,  all-atoning  Lamb  ! Wesley'.  836 

Jesus,  and  didst  thou  leave  the  sky Steele.  459 

Jesus  !  and  shall  it  ever  be Gregg.  6S7 

Jesus,  at  whose  supreme  command 0.  Wesley.  1070 

Jesus,  blessed  Mediator. , .....  Conder.  1306 

Jesus  calls  us  o'er  the  tumult Anon.  1091 

Jesus  comes,  his  conflict  over.  ... .Kelly.  363 


804  INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 

HTMK 

Jesus  demands  this  heart  of  mine Steele.  622 

Jesus,  engrave  it  on  my  heart Medley.  427 

Jesus,  full  of  all  compassion Turner.  613 

Jesus !  1  come  to  thee Beman.  536 

Jesus,  I  love  thee  !   thou  dost  know Anon.  152 

Jesus !  I  love  thy  charming  name Doddridge.  708 

Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken Grant.  762 

Jesus,  in  sickness  and  in  pain Gallaudet.  979 

Jesus  invites  his  saints Watts.  1109 

Jesus,  Lamb  of  God,  for  me Ray  Palmer.  550 

Jesus,  let  thy  pitying  eye Anon.  G 18 

Jesus  lives  I  no  longer  now -German.  1224 

Jesus,  Lord,  we  look  to  thee 0.  Wesley.  825 

Jesus !  lover  of  my  soul G.  Wesley.  G05 

Jesus,  Master  I  hear  me  now ; Anon.  10S2 

Jesus,  merciful  and  mild Eastings.  607 

Jesus,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone Gennick.  784 

Jesus,  my  happy  heart Anon.  996 

Jesus,  my  sorrow  lies  too  deep Bonar.  977 

Jesus,  my  strength,  my  hope G.  Wesley.  819 

Jesus  only,  when  the  morning Nason.  754 

Jesus !  our  best  beloved  Friend Anon.  935 

Jesus,  our  Lord,  how  rich  thy  grace Doddridge.  911 

Jesus,  save  my  dying  souL Hastings.  561 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun Watts.  11-11 

Jesus  spreads  his  banner  o'er  us Anon.  1093 

Jesus,  the  Christ  of  God Bonar.  738 

Jesus,  the  sinner's  Friend,  to  thee C.  Wesley.  527 

Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  thee Bernard.  709 

Jesus  1  thou  art  the  sinner's  friend Burnham.  121 

Jesus,  thou  source  of  calm  repose A)ion.  739 

Jesus!  thy  love  shall  we  forget Anon.  296 

Jesus,  thy  name  I  love Anon.  769 

Jesus!  thy  robe  of  righteousness 0.  Wesley.  927 

Jesus,  we  look  to  thee G.  Wesley.  848 

Jesus,  we  thus  obey Anon.  1108 

Jesus,  where'er  thy  people  meet Gowper.  874 

Jesus,  while  our  hearts  are  bleeding Hastings.  1215 

Jesus,  who  knows  full  well Newton.  883 

Jesus,  whom  angel  hosts  adore Bonar.  311 

Jesus,  who  on  Calvary's  mountain Anon.  1092 

Jesus,  who  on  his  glorious  throne Anon.  722 

Joyful  be  the  hours  to-day Kelly.  59 

Joy  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come Watts.  274 

Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea G.  Elliott.  516 

Keep  silence,  all  created  things ! Watts.  232 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES.  805 

_                       T         .        ,                     ,  HYMN 

Keep  us,  Lord,  oh,  ever  keep  us Anon.  178 

Kindred  in  Christ !  for  his  dear  sake Newton.  844 

Kingdoms  and  thrones  to  God  belong Waits.  218 

Laborers  of  Christ,  arise Sigourney.  949 

Laboring  and  heavy-laden Rankin.  551 

Laden  with  guilt,  and  full  of  fears Watts.  193 

Lamb  of  God  1  whose  bleeding G.  Wesley.  Ill  6 

Lead  us,  heavenly  Father,  lead  us Anon.  177 

Let  all  on  earth  their  voices  raise Watts.  144 

Let  every  mortal  ear  attend Watts.  460 

Let  glory  be  to  God  on  high Anon.  145 

Let  me  be  with  thee  where  thou  art Anon.  1295 

Let  me  but  hear  my  Saviour  say. Watts.  694 

Let  party  names  no  more Beddome.  849 

Let  saints  below  in  concert  sing G.  Wesley.  852 

Let  the  world  their  virtue  boast Wesley.  621 

Let  us  awake  our  joys Kingsbury.  369 

Let  us  with  a  joyful  mind Milton.  115 

Let  worldly  minds  the  world  pursue Newton.  727 

Let  Zion  and  her  sons  rejoice Watts.  1175 

Let  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake Doddridge.  1022 

Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise Wardlaw.  110 

Light  of  life,  seraphic  fire G.  Wesley.  68 

Light  of  the  soul !  0  Saviour  blest Anon.  703 

Light  of  those  whose  dreary  dwelling. G.  Wesley.  1161 

Like  morning,  when  her  early  breeze Moore.  428 

Like  sheep  we  went  astray Watts.  446 

Like  the  eagle,  upward,  onward Bonar.  955 

Lo,  God  is  here! — let  us  adore J.  Wesley.  92 

Lo,  he  cometh !  countless  trumpet? Anon.  1245 

Lo!  he  comes  with  clouds  descending Brydges.  1246 

Lone,  amidst  the  dead  and  dying Anon.  614 

Long  as  the  darkening  cloud  abode Anon.  687 

Long  have  I  sat  beneath  the  sound Watts.  628 

Look  from  thy  sphere  of  endless  day Bryant.  1133 

Look  to  Jesus !  till  reviving. Swedish.  510 

Look,  ye  saints,  tho  sight  is  glorious Kelly.  359 

Lo  I  on  a  narrow  neck  of  land G.  Wesley.  548 

Lo .'  round  the  throne  a  glorious  banu Anon.  1254 

Lo !  the  day  of  rest  declineth Robbins.  183 

Lo !  the  mighty  God  appearing Goode.  1243 

Lo,  the  seal  of  death  is  breaking Anon.  129G 

Lo !  what  a  glorious  sight  appears Watts.  1291 

Lowly  and  solemn  be. Remans.  1007 

Lord,  as  to  thy  dear  cross  wo  flee Anon.  297 

Lord,  at  this  closing  hour - E.  T.  Fitch.  160 


806  INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 

JIYMN- 

Lord  !  at  thy  feet  we  sinners  lie Browne,  0  J  J 

Lord  !  at  thy  table  I  behold Stennelt.  1115 

Lord,  before  thy  throne  we  bend Bowdler.  602 

LorJ,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing,  Bid Anon.  180 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing,  Fill Burder.  172 

Lord,  from  thy  blessed  throne . Nlcoll.  1338 

Lord  God  of  Hosts,  by  all  adored  ! , Anon.  104 

Lord  God,  the  Holy  Ghost ! Montgomery.  400 

Lord,  how  mysterious  are  thy  ways Steele.  221 

Lord,  how  secure  and  blest  are  they. Watts.  896 

Lord,  how  secure  my  conscience  was Watts.  436 

Lord,  I  address  thy  heavenly  throne Watts.  910 

Lord,  I  am  come !  thy  promise  is  my  plea Anon.  567 

Lord,  I  am  thine,  entirely  thine Davies.  1058 

Lord,  I  am  vile,  conceived  in  sin Watts.  425 

Lord,  I  beneve ;  thy  power  I  own Wreford.  805 

Lord,  I  cannot  let  thee  go Newton.  8S8 

Lord,  if  at  thy  command O.  Wesley.  951 

Lord,  if  thoa  thy  grace  impart Anon.  824 

Lord,  I  hear  of  showers  of  blessing Anon.  615 

Lord  !  I  look  for  all  to  thee Lyte.  601 

Lord,  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear Waits.  22 

Lord,  in  this  sacred  hour Bulfinch.  41 

Lord,  it  belongs  not  to  my  care Baxter.  7 14 

Lord  Jesus,  are  we  one  with  thee Anon.  711 

Lord,  may  the  spirit  of  this  feast Sigourney.  1113 

Lord,  now  we  part  in  thy  blest  name Heber.  150 

Lord  of  all  being  ;  throned  afar. O.  W.  Holmes.  223 

Lord  of  all  worlds  !  incline  thy  bounteous  ear. .  .Dwight.  6  J 

Lord  of  earth !  thy  forming  hand Grant.  117 

Lord  of  heaven,  and  earth,  and  ocean. Crosse.  364 

Lord  of  hosts !  to  thee  we  raise Montgomery.  10_;0 

Lord  of  mercy,  just  and  kind Goode.  634 

Lord  of  the  harvest !  hear C.  Wesley.  1021 

Lord  of  the  worlds  above Watts.  5 1 

Lord,  thou  art  my  rock  of  strength.  . .    Francke.  606 

Lord,  thou  hast  searched  and  seen Watts.  2 1 2 

Lord,  thou  hast  won — at  length  I  yield Kewton.  545 

Lord,  thou  on  earth  didst  love  thine  own..  .Ray  Palme?'.  855 

Lord,  thou  wilt  bring  the  joyful  day Ray  Palmer.  1256 

Lord,  thy  glory  fills  the  heaven. Anon.  265 

Lord,  we  adore  thy  boundless  grace Steele.  466 

Lord,  we  come  before  thee  now Hammond.  54 

Lord,  when  my  raptured  thought  surveys Steele.  269 

Lord !  when  we  bend  before  thy  throne Anon.  31 

Lord  1  where  shall  guilty  souls  retire Watts.  267 

Lord,  while  for  all  mankind  we  pray Welford.  1 315 


IMDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES.  807 

DYMS 

Lord,  with  glowing  heart  I  'd  praise  thco S.  F.  Key.  266 

Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord Waits.  98 

Love  divine,  all  love  excelling C.  Wesley.  760 

Love  me,  0  Lord,  forgivingly Lynch.  638 

Majestic  sweetness  sits  enthroned . Stennett.  345 

Make  haste,  0  man,  to  live Anon.  948 

Make  us,  by  thy  transforming  graca Steele.  300 

Man's  wisdom  is  to  seek Cowper.  81 5 

Marked  as  the  purpose  of  the  skies Noel  1137 

Mark  the  soft  falling  snow Anon.  192 

Many  centuries  have  fled Conder.  1088 

May  not  the  sovereign  Lord  on  high Watts.  215 

May  the  grace  of  Christ,  our  Saviour Newton.  182 

Messiah  !  at  thy  glad  approach Logan.  280 

Mighty  God !  while  angels  bless  thee Robinson.  360 

Millions  within  thy  courts Montgomery.  156 

Mine  eyes  and  my  desire Watts.  591 

Morning  breaks  upon  the  tomb Colly er.  1229 

Mortals,  awake,  with  angels  join Medley.  452 

Mourn  for  the  thousands  slain Anon.  952 

Much  in  sorrow,  oft  in  woe H.  K.  White.  664 

Must  Jesus  bear  the  cross  alone Allen.  978 

My  country !  'tis  of  thee 8.  F.  Smith.  1336 

My  days  are  gliding  swiftly  by Anon.  1277 

My  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord Watts.  299 

My  faith  looks  up  to  thee. Ray  Palmer.  771 

My  Father,  God  I  how  sweet  the  sound Doddridge.  913 

My  feet  are  weary  with  the  march Anon.  1266 

My  former  hopes  are  fled Cowper.  437 

My  God,  accept  my  heart  this  day Lyra  Cath.  532 

My  God,  and  is  thy  table  spread Anon.  1068 

My  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love Watts.  795 

My  God,  is  any  hour  so  sweet Anon.  873 

My  God,  my  Father,  blissful  name ! Steele.  915 

My  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray C.  EllioU.  961 

My  God,  my  King,  thy  various  praise Watts.  12 

My  God,  my  Life,  my  Love Watts.  733 

My  God,  permit  me  not  to  be Watts.  631 

My  God,  permit  my  tongue Watts.  37 

My  God,  the  covenant  of  thy  love Doddridge.  907 

My  God !  the  spring  of  all  my  joys Watts.  723 

My  God,  thy  boundless  love  i  praise Moore.  257 

My  gracious  Lord,  I  own  thy  right Doddridge.  1059 

My  gracious  Redeemer  I  love Francis.  749 

My  heart  lies  dead ;  and  no  increase Herbert.  637 

My  Jesus,  as  thou  wilt Schmolk.  992 


808  INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 

HTMH 

My  opening  eyes  with  rapture  see Anon.  4 

My  Saviour,  thou  thy  love  to  me C.  Wesley.  744 

My  Saviour,  whom  absent  I  love Cowper.  746 

My  Shepherd  will  supply  my  need Watts.  928 

My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard Heath.  946 

My  soul  complete  in  Jesus  stands Mrs.  Hinsdale.  702 

My  soul,  how  lovely  is  the  place Watts.  19 

My  spirit  longs  for  thee Byrom.  994 

My  spirit  on  thy  care Lyle.  729 

My  sufferings  all  to  thee  are  known G.  Wesley.  520 

My  times  are  in  thy  hand Anon.  985 

My  times  of  sorrow  and  of  joy Beddoine.  967 

Nearer,  my  G-od,  to  thee S.  F.  Adams.  775 

No  more,  my  God  !  I  boast  no  more Watts.  1065 

No  more,  ye  wise  !  your  wisdom  boast Doddridge.  899 

None  loves  me,  Saviour,  with  thy  love German.  743 

No,  no,  it  is  not  dying Malan.  1223 

No  room  for  mirth  or  trifling  here G.  Wesley.  547 

No  seas  again  shall  sever Bonar.  1289 

Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts Watts.  1 107 

Not  all  the  nobles  of  the  earth Stennett.  894 

Not  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth Watts.  430 

Not  to  condemn  the  sons  of  men Watts.  301 

No  track  is  on  the  sunny  sky Faber,  413 

Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord Watts.  1021 

Not  with  our  mortal  eyes Watts.  731 

Now  at  the  Lamb's  great  paschal  feast Anon.  1064 

Now  begin  the  heavenly  theme Lang  ford.  58 

Now  be  my  heart  inspired  to  sing .  Waits.  303 

Now  be  the  gospel  banner Hastings.  1170 

Now,  from  labor  and  from  care Hastings.  60 

Now  I  have  found  a  Friend rf  „  .  .Ryle.  770 

Now  is  the  accepted  time Dobell.  491 

Now  let  my  soul,  eternal  King Ileginbotham.  201 

Now  let  our  cheerful  eyes Doddridge.  901 

Now  let  our  mournful  songs  record Watts,  326 

Now  let  our  souls,  on  wings  sublime Gibbons.  1253 

Now  let  our  voices  join Doddridge.  38 

Now  may  he,  who  from  the  dead Newton.  170 

Now,  O  God,  thine  own  I  am  ! Anon.  832 

Now  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song Watts  102 

Now  to  the  Lord,  who  makes  us  know Watts.  336 

Now  to  the  power  of  God  supreme Watts.  449 

O,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul!  His  grace Montgomery  201 

O,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul  I  Let  all Watts  835 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES.  809 

HYMN 

0,  bow  thine  ear,  Eternal  One Anon.  1016 

0,  cease,  my  wandering  soul Muhlenberg.  538 

0,  come,  loud  anthems  let  us  sing Tate  &  Brady.  14 

0 !  could  1  nnd  from  day  to  day Anon.  582 

0,  could  I  speak  the  matchless  worth Medley.  750 

0  !  could  our  thoughts  and  wishes  fly Steele.  641 

0  day  of  resc  and  gladness Wordsworth.  72 

0,  deem  not  they  are  blest  alone Bryant.  964 

O'er  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness Williams.  11 68 

0  eyes  that  are  weary,  and  hearts  that  are  sore.  .Anon.  680 

01  for  a  closer  walk  with  God Coicper.     579 

0,  for  a  glance  of  heavenly  day Mart.     522 

0,  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God C.  Wesley.     558 

0,  for  an  overcoming  faith Watts.  1197 

O,  for  a  shout  of  joy. Young.     252 

0 !  for  a  shout  of  sacred  joy Waits.     344 

0,  for  a  sight,  a  pleasing  sight Watts.  1 257 

0,  for  a  sweet  inspiring  ray Steele.   1252 

O,  for  a  strong  and  lasting  faith Watts.     211 

0  !  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing C.  Wesley.     347 

0 !  for  that  tenderness  of  heart G.  Wesley.     576 

0,  for  the  death  of  those Anon.  1 201 

0,  for  the  happy  hour Bethune.  1 143 

Often  at  evening  comes  a  glowing  thought Anon.  1209 

0  Garden  of  Olives,  thou  dear  honored..  .  .M.  de  Fleury.  1120 

0,  gift  of  gifts!  0,  grace  of  faith  ! Lyra  Cath.     799 

0  God,  beneath  thy  guiding  hand L.  Bacon.  1312 

0  God,  by  whom  the  seed  is  given Meber.     1 81 

0  God  of  Bethel,  by  whose,  hand Doddridge.  1046 

0  God  of  mercy  !  hear  my  call Watts.     534 

0  God  of  sovereign  grace Anon.  1147 

0  God !  our  God !  thou  shinest  here Gill.  1173 

0  God,  our  help  in  ages  past W^atts.     248 

0  God,  the  light  of  all  that  live Anon.     188 

0  God,  thou  art  my  God  alone Montgomery.     571 

0  God !  we  praise  thee,  and  confess Patrick.     234 

0,  happy  day  that  fixed  my  choice Doddridge.  1063 

0  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter Anon.     398 

0  holy,  holv,  holy  Lord  1 Anon.     214 

0  holy  Lord,  our  God Anon.  1029 

0  holy  Saviour !   Friend  unseen Anon.     787 

0,  how  divine,  how  sweet  the  joy Needham.    457 

0,  how  I  love  thy  holy  law Watts.     207 

0 !  if  my  soul  were  formed  for  woe Watts.     315 

0,  it  is  joy  for  those  to  meet Ancn.     8a() 

0  Jesus,  bruised  and  wounded  more Anon.  1055 

0,  join  ye  the  anthems  of  triumph Anon.     135 


810  INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 

IITMN 

0  Lamb  of  God  !  still  keep  me Anon.  1097 

0 !  let  me.  gracious  Lord  !   extend Merrick.  1193 

0,  let  your  mingling  voices  rise Roscoe.     754 

O  Lord,  another  day  is  flown II.  K.  White.     864 

O  Lord !  encouraged  by  thy  grace Steele.  1034 

O  Lord,  how  full  of  sweet  content Guion.     797 

0  Lord,  how  infinite  thy  love  ! Lyie.     455 

O  Lord !  I  would  delight  in  thee Ryland.     713 

O  Lord  J   my  best  desires  fulfill Cowper.     834 

O  Lord  our  God  1  arise Anon.  1146 

O  Lord  our  God,  with  earnest  care Anon.  1333 

O  Lord,  our  heavenly  King Walls.     253 

G  Lord,  thy  pitying  eye Doddridge.  1014 

G  Lord,  thy  work  revive Hastings.  1142 

O  Love  Divine!  that  stooped  to  share.  . .  .0.  W.  Holmes.     693 

G  mother  dear,  Jerusalem Quarles.  1264 

Goes  I  thought  my  mountain  strong Xewton.     600 

Once  more,  before  we  part Anon.     161 

Once  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day Watts.       25 

Gne  cup  of  healing  oil  and  wine Drummond.     936 

One  prayer  I  have — all  prayers  in  one Montgomery.     976 

One  sole  baptismal  sign Robinson.     840 

One  sweetly  solemn  thought Carey.  1227 

One  there  is,  above  all  others Newton.     763 

On  Jordan's  rugged  banks  I  stand Stennett.  1261 

O,  not  my  own  these  verdant  hills S.  F.  Smith.     699 

On  the  mountain's  top  appearing Kelly.  1166 

Oa  thy  church,  O  Power  divine    Anon.       63 

Onward,  Christian,  though  the  region Johnson.     671 

Opprest  with  noonday's  scorching Bonar.  1071 

O,  praise  our  God  to-day Anon.     950 

O,  praise  ye  the  Lord ;   prepar e  your. Tate — Brady.     1 1 9 

O,  render  thanks  to  God  above Tate — Brady.   .    15 

G  sacred   Mead,  now  wounded. Gerhardt.  1096 

O  Savio  ar  of  a  world  undone Withington.     552 

O  Saviour,  lend  a  listening  ear Hastings.     718 

O  Saviour,  who  didst  come Anon.     734 

O,  see  how  Jesus  trusts  himself Anon.     720 

O  sinnar,  b.-iug  not  tears  alone Anon.     480 

G,  spjaic  tint  gracioas  word  again Xewton.     712 

O  Spirit  of  the  living  God Montgomery.  1126 

G,  still  in  accents  sweet  and  strong S.  Longfellow.     939 

O  su.fjring  Friend  of  human-kind Bulfinch.     308 

O  Sua  of  righteousness,  arise Anon.  1140 

Of  sweatly  breathe  the  lyres  above Ray  Palmer.     692 

O,  t?U  ni3,    thou  Life  and  Delight  of  my  soul..  .Hastings.     759 
O,  that  I  could  forever  dwelL .  .Reed.     690 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES.  811 

HYMN 

0,  that  I  could  forever  sit C.  Wesley.  751 

0,  that  I  could  repent 0.  Weslty.  535 

0  !  that  I  knew  the  secret  place Watts.  580 

0 !  that  my  load  of  sin  were  gone C.  Wesley.  525 

0  !  the  sweet  wonders  of  that  cross Watts.  1057 

0  !  this  soul,  how  dark  and  blind Bonar.  610 

0  thou  above  all  praise Montgomery.  39 

0  thou,  from  whom  all  goodness  flows Anon.  553 

0  thou  God  who  nearest  prayer Conder.  603 

0  thou  Sun  of  glorious  splendor Anon.  365 

O  thou  that  hearest  prayer ! Anon.  416 

O  thou  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry Waits.  623 

O  thou  to  whom  in  ancient  time Ware.  147 

O  thou,  to  whose  all-searching  sight C.  Wesley.  569 

O  thou  who  driest  the  mourner's  tear Moore.  975 

O  thou  who  hast  died  to  redeem  us L.  Bacon.  1103 

O  thou  who  hear'st  the  prayer  of  faith Toplady.  543 

O  thou  whom  we  adore C.  Wesley.  1 145 

O  thou  whose  gently  chastening  hand Anon.  1231 

O  thou  whose  mercy  guides  my  way Edmeston.  970 

O  thou,  whose  own  vast  temple  stands Bryant.  1017 

O  thou,  whose  tender  mercy  hears Steele.  531 

O,  throw  away  thy  rod Herbert.  586 

O,  turn,  great  Ruler  of  the  skies Merrick,  633 

O,  turn  ye,  O,  turn  ye,  for  why Anon.  502 

Our  blest  Redeemer,  ere  he  breathed Anon.  833 

Our  children,  Lord,  in  faith  and  prayer. Bicker steth.  1048 

Our  children  thou  dost  claim Anon.  1043 

Our  Father!  through  the  coming  year Anon.  1319 

Our  God  is  love,  and  all  his  saints Anon.  940 

Our  heavenly  Father  calls .^  Doddridge.  881 

Our  heavenly  Father,  hea; Montgomery.  163 

Our  Helper,  God,  we  bless  thy  name Doddridge.  1311 

Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead C.  Wesley.  333 

Our  souls,  by  love  together  knit Anon.  857 

Out  of  the  depths  of  woe Montgomery.  587 

O,  what,  if  we  are  Christ's Baker.  732 

O,  what  stupendous  mercy  shines Rippon.  937 

O,  where  are  kings  and  empires  now A.  C.  Coze.  1019 

O !  where  is  now  that  glowing  love Kelly.  570 

O,  where  shall  rest  be  found Montgomery.  489 

O,  worship  the  King  all-glorious  above ; .  Grant,  120 

0  Zion,  afflicted  with  wave  upon  wave Anon.  679 

Palms  of  glory,  raiment  bright Montgomery.  1213 

Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed Bakewell.  1102 

Peace,  peace,  1  leave  with  you -. Hastings.     926 


812  INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 

IITMIt 

Peace,  troubled  soul,  whose  plaintive  moan Anon.  987 

People  of  the  living  God Montgomery.  1078 

Perfect  in  love !  Lord,  can  it  be Anon.  565 

Pilgrim,  burdened  with  thy  sin Crabbe.  493 

Pilgrims  in  this  vale  of  sorrow Hastings.  956 

Planted  in  Christ,  the  living  vine S.  F.  Smith.  858 

Pleasant  are  thy  courts  above Lyte.  67 

Plunged  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair Walls.  447 

Pour  out  thy  Spirit  from  on  high Montgomery.  1013 

Praise  the  Lord — his  power  confess. Wrangliam.  129 

Praise  the  Lord,  who  reigns  above Anon.  132 

Praise  the  Lord  f  ye  heavens  adore  him Anon.  125 

Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise Barbauld.  118 

Praise  to  thee,  thou  great  Creator Fawcelt.  133 

Praise  ye  Jehovah's  name Goode.  124 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  immortal  choir Walts.  113 

Praise  ye  the  Lord — let  praise  employ Steele.  1 05 

Prayer  is  the  breath  of  God  in  man Anon.  861 

Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire .Montgomery.  859 

Prepare  us,  Lord,  to  view  thy  cross Anon.  1073 

Prince  of  Peace,  control  my  will Anon.  595 

Prostrate,  dear  Jesus,  at  thy  feet Stennett  528 

Quiet,  Lord,  my  froward  heart Newton.     830 

Raise  your  triumphant  songs Waits.  354 

Ready  now  to  spread  my  pinions Anon.  1219 

Rejoice  in  God  alway Moultrie.  814 

Rejoice,  rejoice,  believers Laurenti.  1287 

Rejoice  I  the  Lord  is  King. C.  Wesley.  332 

Remember  thy  Creator  now Anon.  1037 

Repent  I  the  voice  celestial  cries Doddridge.  463 

Rest  for  the  toiling  hand Bonar.  1205 

Return,  my  roving  heart,  return Doddridge.  624 

Return,  O  wanderer,  now  return Collyer.  482 

Return,  O  wanderer,  to  thy  home Hastings.  481 

Rise,  glorious  Conqueror,  rise Bridges.  371 

Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings Seagrave.  1275 

Rise,  O  my  soul,  pursue  the  path Needham.  630 

Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  mo Toplady.  1033 

Roll  on,  thou  mighty  ocean Anon.  1027 

Safely  through  anotner  weelc Xexuion.  1 

Salvation  !  oh,  the  joyful  sound Waits.  458 

Saviour,  breathe  an  evening  blessing Edmeston.  179 

Saviour,  hear  us,  through  thy  merit Anon.  765 

Saviour.  I  follow  on O.  S.  Robinson.  773 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES.  813 

HYMN 

Saviour,  I  look  to  thee Hastings.     772 

Saviour,  I  thy  word  believe Toplady.     41 8 

Saviour,  King,  in  hallowed  union Anon.  1040 

Saviour,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us . .   Anon.  1 039 

Saviour  of  all,  what  hast  thou  done C.  Wesley.     560 

Saviour  of  our  ruined  race Hastings.  1112 

Saviour,  source  of  every  blessing .Robinson.     367 

Saviour!  teach  me,  day  by  d;iy .Anon.     777 

Saviour !  thy  gentle  voice Hastings.     776 

Saviour,  visit  thy  plantation Newton.  1159 

Saviour,  when  in  dust  to  thee Grant.     609 

Saviour,  when  night  involves  the  skies Gisborne.     701 

Saviour !  who  thy  flock  art  feeding Muhlenberg.  1041 

Saw  ye  not  the  cloud  arise C.  Wesley.  1 1 58 

Say,  sinner !  hath  a  voice  within Hyde.     473 

Scorn  not  the  slightest  word  or  deed Anon.     945 

Searcher  of  hearts !   from  mine  erase G.  P.  Morris.     578 

See  a  poor  sinner,  dearest  Lord Medley.     572 

See,  from  Zion's  sacred  mountain Kelly.     448 

See,  gracious  God,  before  thy  throne Steele.  1 317 

See  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand Doddridge.  1052 

See  the  eternal  Judge  descending Anon.  124,4, 

See  the  leaves  around  us  falling Home.  1218 

See  the  ransomed  millions  stand. .  ; Conder.  1297 

See,  what  a  living  stone Watts.     134 

Self-love  no  grace  in  sorrow  sees Guion.  1 008 

Send  kindly  light  amid  the  encircling.. . .  J.  H.  Newman.     999 

Shall  man,  O  God  of  life  and  light Dwight.  1 188 

Shall  the  vile  race  of  flesh  and  blood Waits.     424 

Shall  we  go  on  to  sin Watts.     540 

Shepherd,  with  thy  tenderest  love Anon.     786 

Show  pity,  Lord  :  O  Lord,  forgive Watts.     523 

Since  Jesus  freely  did  appear Berridge.   1316 

Since  Jesus  is  my  friend Gerhardt.     728 

Since  o'er  thy  footstool  here  below Anon.     262 

Sing,  all  ye  ransomed  of  the  Lord Doddridge.     652 

Sing,  sing  his  lofty  praise Anon.     373 

Sing  to  the  Lord  our  Might .Lyte.       93 

Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands Watts.     275 

Sing  we  the  song  of  those  who  stand Montgomery.     112 

Sinner,  come,  'mid  thy  gloom .Anon.     508 

Sinner  I  rouse  thee  from  thy  sleep Anon.     494 

Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? C.  Wesley.     492 

Sinners,  will  ye  scorn  the  message Allen.     514 

Sister,  thoa  wast  mild  and  lovely S.  F.  Smith.  1220 

So  fades  the  lovely  blooming  flower Steele.   J 190 

Soft  and  holy  i3  the  place Hastings.     891 


814  INDEX    OF    FIKST    LINES. 


Softly  fades  the  twilight  ray S.  F.  Smith.  108 

Softly  now  the  light  of  day Doane.  1G4 

So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express Watts.  .  794 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise G.  Wesley.  634 

Sometimes  a  light  surprises Cowper.  G74 

Songs  anew  of  honor  framing Anon.  11G4 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang Montgomery.  133 

Son  of  God  !  to  thee  I  cry Anon.  108G 

Sons  of  men,  behold  from  far Wesley.  1157 

Soon  may  the  last  glad  song  arise Anon.  1 13G 

Soon  will  the  heavenly  Bridegroom  come Anon.  726 

Sound,  sound  the  truth  abroad Kelly.  370 

Sovereign  of  worlds!  display  thy  power Anon.  1135 

Sovereign  Ruler,  Lord  of  all Raffles.  559 

Sovereign  Ruler  of  the  skies Ryland.  630 

Sow  in  the  morn  thy  seed Montgomery.  947 

Speak  gently — it  is  better  far Bates.  801 

Speak  to  me,  Lord,  thyself  reveal Wesley.  705 

Spirit  Diviuo  !  attend  our  prayer .Reed.  394 

Spirit  of  peace,  celestial  Dove Lyte.  423 

Spirit  of  power  and  might,  heboid Montgomery.  1178 

Spirit  of  truth !  on  this  thy  day Heber.  32 

Stand  up,  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  fears Waits.  G42 

Stand  up ! — stand  up  for  Jesus Duffield.  676 

Star  of  peace  1  to  wanderers  weary Anon.  1340 

Stay,  thou  insulted  Spirit !   stay C.  Wesley.  390 

Stealing  from  the  world  away Ray  Palmer.  893 

Stern  winter  throws  his  icy.chains Steele.  1326 

Strait  is  the  way,  the  door  is  strait Watts.  431 

Sun  of  my  soul !   thou  Saviour  dear Keble.  691 

Sure  the  blest  Comforter  is  nigh Steele.  389 

Sweeter  sound  than  music  knows Newton.  781 

Sweet  is  the  light  of  Sabbath  eve Edmeston.  5 

Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King Watts.  6 

Sweet  is  the  work,  O  Lord Lyte.  45 

Sweet  Land  of  rest !  for  thee  I  sigh Anon.  1278 

Sweet  peace  of  conscience  !   heavenly Heginbotham.  898 

Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing Anon.  1090 

Sweet  the  time,  exceeding  sweet Burder.  84 

Sweet  was  the  time  when  first  I  felc Neivton.  574 

Swell  the  anthem,  raise  the  song Anon.  1339 

Take  me,  O  my  Father,  take  me Ray  Palmer.  617 

Take  my  heart,  O  Father !  take  it Anon.  1089 

Tarry  with  me,  O  my  Saviour Anon.  1216 

Thank  and  praise  Jehovah's  name Montgomery.  1330 

That  awful  day  will  surely  come Watts.  1241 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES.  815 

HYMN 

The  bird  let  loose  in  eastern  skies Moore.  90 

The  Comforter  has  come. Anon.  403 

The  day  of  wrath !  that  d.-adful  day W.  Scott.  1250 

The  day,  0  Lord,  is  ppmt Neale.  159 

Thee  we  adore,  eternal  Name Watts.  1320 

The  festal  mom,  my  God,  is  come Merrick.  89 

The  God  of  harvest  praise Montgomery.  1337 

The  golden  gates  are  lifted  up Anon.  384 

The  harvest  dawn  is  near Burgess.  660 

The  head  that  once  was  crowned  with  thorns. . .  .Kelly.  343 

The  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord Watts.  197 

The  King  of  saints,  how  lair  his  face Watts.  379 

The  last  loud  trumpet's  wondrous  sound. . .  .Roscommon.  1249 

The  Lord  descended  from  above Sternhold.  260 

The  Lord,  how  fearful  is  his  name Watts.  231 

The  Lord !  how  wondrous  are  his  ways. .  . Watts.  222 

The  Lord  is  great !  ye  hosts  of  heaven,  adore. . .  .Anon.  140 

The  Lord  is  King !     Lift  up  thy  voice Conder.  107 

The  Lord  is  my  Shepherd,  he  makes  me  repose . .  .Knox.  758 

The  Lord  is  my  Shepherd,  no  want Montgomery.  682 

"  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed !" Kelly.  351 

The  Lord  Jehovah  reigns,  And  royal Watts.  139 

The  Lord  Jehovah  reigns,  His  throne .- .  Waits.  143 

The  Lord  Jehovah  reigns,  Let  all Watts.  148 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare Addison.  81 

The  Lord  my  Shepherd  is Watts.  737 

The  Lord  of  glory  is  my  light Watts.  109 

The  Lord,  our  God,  is  full  of  might H.  K.  White.  230 

The  Lord  our  God  is  Lord  of  ah\ H.  K.  White.  238 

The  Lord  shall  come!  the  earth  shall  quake Heber.  1251 

The  Lord  's  my  shepherd,  I  '11  not  want Anon.  Ill 

The  Lord  will  happiness  divine Cowper.  583 

The  mind  was  formed  to  mount  sublime Steele.  544 

The  morning  kindles  all  the  sky Anon.  377 

The  morning  light  is  breaking S.  F.  Smith.  1171 

The  peace  which  God  alone  reveals Newton.  155 

The  people  of  the  Lord Anon.  661 

The  perfect  world,  by  Adam  trod Willis.  1011 

The  promise  of  my  Father's  love Watts.  1 049 

The  promises  I  sing Doddridge.  268 

The  roseate  hues  of  early  dawn C.  F.  Alexander.  1265 

The  Saviour  bids  thee  watch  and  pray Hastings.  860 

The  Saviour  calls !  let  every  ear Steele.  465 

The  Saviour  kindly  calls Anon.  1042 

The  Saviour !  oh,  what  endless  charms Steele.  346 

The  spacious  firmament  on  high Addison.  264 

The  Spirit  breathes  upon  the  word Cowper.  208 


816  INDEX    OF   FIRST   LINES. 

HTMK 

The  Spirit  in  our  hearts. Anon.    488 

The  Spirit,  like  a  peaceful  dove Watts.  845 

The  starry  firmament  on  high Grant  1 99 

The  sua  himself  shall  fade Gallagher.  657 

The  swift  declining  day Doddridge.  157 

The  voice  of  free  grace  cries,  Escape Tiwrnby.  1221 

The  wise  men  to  thy  cradle-throne Anon.  290 

There  is  a  book  that  all  may  read Keble.  263 

There  is  a  blessed  home Baker.  993 

There  is  a  calm  for  those  who  weep. .  ,v  . .  .Montgomery.  1225 

There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood ...  Cowper.  453 

There  is  a  God !— all  nature  speaks Steele.  259 

There  is  a  holy  city Anon.  1 302 

There  is  a  house  not  made  with  hands Watts.  1267 

There  is  a  land  immortal Barry  Cornwall.  1308 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight Watts.  1262 

There  is  a  line  by  us  unseen J.  A.  Alexander.  479 

There  is  an  eye  that  never  sleeps Anon.  866 

There  is  an  hour  of  hallowed  peace Tappan.  1304 

There  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest Tappan.  1258 

There  is  an  hour  when  I  must  part Anon.  1234 

There  is  a  safe  and  secret  place Anon.  908 

There  is  no  night  in  heaven Anon.  1273 

There,  on  a  high  majestic  throne Watts.  1263 

They  are  slaves  who  will  not  choose Lowell.  663 

They  who  seek  the  throne  of  grace Anon.  890 

Thine  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love   Doddridge.  2 

Thine  forever  1  God  of  love Anon.  1081 

Thine  holy  day's  returning Ray  Palmer.  73 

Think  gently  of  the  erring  one , Fletcher.  811 

This  child  we  dedicate  to  thee Anon.  1032 

This  is  not  my  place  of  resting Bonar.  1299 

This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made Watts.  16 

This  place  is  holy  ground Montgomei'y.  1210 

Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave !  but  we  will  not Heber.  1222 

Thou  art  gone  up  on  high Anon.  352 

Thou  art  my  hiding-place,  O  Lord Raffles.  790 

Thou  art,  O  God,  the  life  and  light Moore.  82 

Thou  art  the  Way  :  to  theo  alone Doane.  298 

Thou,  from  whom  we  never  part Anon.  166 

Thou  God  of  hope,  to  thee  wc  bow Anon.  933 

Thou  God  of  sovereign  grace Anon.  1044 

Thou  Judge  of  quick  and  dead O.  Wesley.  490 

Thou  Lord  of  all  above Beddome.  555 

Thou,  Lord,  who  rcar'st  the  mountain's Sterling.  219 

Thou  lovely  Source  of  true  delight Steele.  204 

Thou,  O  Lord,  in  tender  love C.  Wesley.  620 


INDEX    OF   FIRST   LINES.  81 T 

HYMN 

Thou,  0  my  Jesus,  thou  didst  me Xavier.     317 

Thou  only  Sovereign  of  my  heart Steele.     568 

Thou,  Saviour,  from  thy  throne  on  high.  6  .Ray  Palmer.     871 

Thou  seest  my  feebleness 0.   Wesley.     537 

Thou  very  present  Aid C.  Wesley.     91 G 

Thou  who  art  enthroned  above Sandys.     142 

Thou  who  didst  on  Calvary  bleed Anon.     549 

Thou  who  roll'st  the  year  around Bay  Palmer.  1331 

Though  faint,  yet  pursuing,  we  go  on  our  way. .  .Anon.     681 

Though  I  should  seek  to  wash  me  clean Anon.     429 

Though  I  speak  with  angel  tongues Lange.     829 

Though  now  the  nations  sit  beneath L.  Bacon.  1127 

Though  sorrows  rise,  and  dangers  roll. Anon.     788 

Through  every  age,  eternal  God Watts.  1185 

Through  sorrow's' night,  and  danger's. H.  K.  While.  1198 

Thus  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on. . Watts.     149 

Thy  glory,  Lord,  the  heavens  declare Montgomery.       79 

Thy  home  is  with  the  humble,  Lord Anon.     808 

Thy  name,  Almighty  Lord. Watts.       47 

Thy  way,  not  mine,  0  Lord Bonar.     993 

Thy  way,  0  Lord,  is  in  the  sea. Fawceti.     247 

11  Thy  will  be  done  !"  In  devious  way Bowring.  1000 

Thy  will  be  done,  I  will  not  fear J.  Roscoe.     966 

'T  is  a  point  I  long  to  know Newton.     597 

'T  is  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come Watts.     791 

"  'T  is  finished!" — so  the  Saviour  cried Stennett.     309 

'T  is  God  the  spirit  leads. Anon.     402 

"T  is  heaven  begun  below /.  Swain.      53 

'T  is  midnight ;  and  on  Olive's  brow Tappan.     306? 

'T  is  my  happiness  below Cowper.  1003 

'T  is  not  that  I  did  choose  thee Conder.  1099 

Time  is  winging  us  away. .J.  Burton.  1276 

Time,  thou  speedest  on  but  slowly Lyra  Germ.   1305 

To-day  the  Saviour  calls Anon.     506 

Together  with  these  symbols,  Lord Anon.  1074 

To  God  the  only  wise,  Our  Saviour Watts.     356 

To  God  the  only  wise,  Who  keeps Watts.     1 58 

To  him  who  chose  us  first Watts.     254 

To  Jesus,  our  exalted  Lord Steele.   1066 

To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name Steele.     710 

Tossed  upon  life's  raging  billow Anon.   1322 

To  thee,  my  God  and  Saviour Haweis.     768 

To  thee,  my  Shepherd  and  my  Lord Heginbotham.     725 

To  thy  pastures  fair  and  large Merrick.       55 

To  thy  temple  we  repair Montgomery.       56 

To  us  a  child  of  hope  is  born Anon.     289 

To  whom,  my  Saviour,  shall  I  go Anon.     715 


818  INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 

IITMM 

Trembling  before  thine  awful  throne Hillhouse.     557 

Triumphant  Lord,  thy  goodness  reigns Doddridge.       13 

Triumphant  Zion,  lift  thy  head Doddridge.  1134 

'T  was  by  an  order  from  the  Lord Watts.     195 

'T  was  on  that  dark,  that  doleful  night Watts.  1054 

'T  was  the  day  when  God's  Anointed Anon.     325 

Unite,  my  roving  thoughts,  unite Doddridge.     906 

Unshaken  as  the  sacred  hill Waits.     930 

Unto  thine  altar,  Lord Anon.     541 

Unvail  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb Watts.  118T 

Upon  the  Gospel's  sacred  page. . . . . Bowring.     202 

Upward  I  lift  mine  eyes Watts.     923 

Yaln  are  the  hopes,  the  sons  of  men Watts.  432 

Yam,  delusive  world,  adieu 0.  Wesley.  613 

Vain  were  all  our  toil  and  labor Lyte.  954 

Vital  spark  of  heavenly  flame Pope.  1226 

Wait,  my  soul,  upon  the  Lord Anon.     GG8 

Wait,  O  my  soul !  thy  Maker's  will Beddome.     220 

Wake,  O  my  soul,  and  hail  the  morn Anon,     2S3 

Wake  thee,  O  Zion,  thy  mourning Ray  Palmer.  1153 

Wake  the  song  of  jubilee L.  Bacon.  1155 

Wake  !  the  welcome  day  appeareth Anon.  1176 

Walk  in  the  light  1  so  shalt  thou  know Barton.     800 

Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night Boiuring.  115  L 

Wo  are  living,  we  are  dwelling A.  C.  Coxe.  1324 

We  are  on  our  journey  home O.  Beecher.  1282 

Weary,  Lord,  of  struggling  here Anon.     604 

Weary  of  wandering  from  my  God O.  Wesley.     556 

Weary  sinner !  keep  thine  eyes Anon.    496 

We  bless  thee  for  thy  peace,  O  God Anon.     902 

We  bid  thee  welcome  in  the  name Montgomery.  1010 

We  come,  O  Lord,  before  tby  throne Anon,  13 IS 

We  give  immortal  praise Wails.     273 

Welcome,  days  of  solemn  meeting Anon.       77 

Welcome,  delightful  morn Hayward.      49 

Welcome,  O  Saviour,  to  my  heart Inon.     533 

Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest Wails.      43 

Welcome,  welcome,  dear  Redeemer Anon.     515 

Wo  pray  thee,  wounded  Lamb  of  God Anon.  1060 

We  're  traveling  home  to  heaven  above Anon.     507 

We  stand  in  deep  repentance Hay  Palmer.     554 

We  've  no  abiding  city  here Kelly.  1189) 

We  would  see  Jesus,  for  the  shadows  lengthen. .  .Anon.     789 
What  cheering  words  are  these Kent    920 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES.  819 

htmk 

"What  equal  honors  shall  wo  bring Watts.     335 

"What  finite  power,  with  ceaseless  toil E.  Scott.     213 

"What  grace,  0  Lord,  and  beauty  shone Anon.      295 

What  is  life  ?  't  is  but  a  vapor Kelly.   1230 

What  shall  I  render  to  my  God Watts.      244 

"What  shall  the  dying  sinuer  do Watts.     445 

"What  sinners  value  I  resign Watts.   1191 

What,  though  no  flowers  the  fig-tree  clothe Logan.     803 

What  various  hindrances  we  meet Cowper.     877 

When  adverse  winds  and  waves  arise Sigourney.     989 

When  all  thy  mercies,  0  my  G-od Addison.     225 

When  along  life's  thorny  road. Anon.     61 2 

When,  as  returns  this  solemn  day Barbauld.       91 

When  downward  to  the  darksome  tomb..  ..Ray  Palmer.  1199 

When  gathering  clouds  around  I  view Grant.     991 

When  G-od  of  old  came  down  from  heaven Keble.     397 

When,  gracious  Lord,  when  shall  it  be G.  Wesley.     626 

When  grief  and  anguish  press  me  down Anon.     972 

When  human  hopes  all  wither Anon.   1098 

When  I  can  read  my  title  clear Watts.     904 

When  I  can  trust  my  all  with  God Conder.   1001 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross Watts.     312 

When  I  view  my  Saviour  bleeding Anon.  1101 

When  Jesus  dwelt  in  mortal  elay Gibbons.     934 

When  Jordan  hushed  his  waters  still Campbell.     284 

When  languor  and  disease  invade Toplady.     980 

When,  like  a  stranger  on  our  sphere Montgomery.     305 

When,  marshaled  on  the  mighty  plain H.  K.  White.     28*7 

When  morning's  first  and  hallowed  ray Anon.     226 

When  musing  sorrow  weeps  the  past Noel.     968 

When  my  last  hour  is  close  at  hand German.  1248 

When,  my  Saviour,  shall  I  be G.  Wesley.     593 

When  on  Sinai's  top  I  see Montgomery.  1076 

When,  overwhelmed  with  grief Watts.     983 

When  our  heads  are  bowed  with  woe Heber.  1006 

When  power  divine,  in  mortal  form J.  E.  Smith.     323 

When  rising  from  the  bed  of  death Addison.     484 

When  shall  we  meet  again  ? Anon.  1342 

When  sins  and  fears  prevailing  rise Steele.     698 

When,  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies Grant.     742 

When  thou,  my  righteous  Judge,  shalt  come Anon.     542 

When  waves  of  trouble  round  me  swell Anon.     974 

When  we  our  wearied  limbs  to  rest Tate — Brady.  1121 

Whence  do  our  mournful  thoughts  arise Watts.     649 

Wherever  two  or  three  may  meet Hastings.     863 

Where  high  the  heavenly  temple  stands Logan.     869 

Where,  O  my  souL  oh,  where T.  Scott     589 


820  INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 

IIVMJJ 

Where  two  or  three,  with  sweet  accord Stennett.  875 

"Where  wilt  thou  put  thy  trust  ? Sigourney.  820 

Wherewith,  0  God,  shall  I  draw  near C.  Wesley.  521 

While  in  sweet  communion  feeding Anon.  1094 

"While  lifj  prolongs  its  precious  light Dwight.  472 

"While  my  .Redeemer  's  near Steele.  730 

While  now  upon  this  Sabbath  eve Anon.  152 

While  o'er  our  guilty  land,  0  Lord Davies.  1334 

While  o'er  the  deep  thy  servants  sail.  , G.  Burgess.  1314 

While  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by  night. . . .  Tate.  279 

While  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power Williams.  224 

While  through  this  changing  world  we  roam Anon.  1268 

While  verdant  hill  and  blooming  vale Steele.  1327 

While  we  lowly  bow  before  thee Coksworthy.  189 

While  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun Newton.  1328 

Who  are  these  arrayed  in  white G.  Wesley.  1307 

Who  are  these  in  bright  array Montgomery.  1284 

Who  shall  the  Lord's  elect  condemn  ? Watts.  895 

Why  do  we  mourn  departing  friends Watts.  1194 

Why  is  my  heart  so  far  from  thee Waits.  584 

Why,  O  God,  thy  people  spurn Hatfield.  1332 

Why,  on  the  bending  willows  hung Anon.  1123 

Why  should  I  fear  the  darkest  hour Xewlon.  741 

Why  should  our  tears  in  sorrow  flow Anon.  1195 

Why  should  the  children  of  a  King Watts.  912 

Why  should  we  start,  and  fear  to  die Waits.  1184 

Why  that  soul's  commotion Hastings.  501 

Why  will  }re  waste  on  trifling  care? Doddridge.  471 

Wilt  thou  not  visit  me Jones  Very.  627 

With  broken  heart,  and  contrite  sigh Anon,  519 

With  deepest  reverence  at  thy  throne Anon.  210 

With  heavenly  power,  O  Lord,  defend Anon.  1015 

With  joy  we  hail  the  sacred  day Lyte.  23 

With  joy  we  lift  our  eyes Jervis.  40 

With  my  substance  I  will  honor Francis.  960 

With  songs  and  honors  sounding  loud Watts  255 

With  tearful  eyes  I  look  around Anon.  517 

With  tears  of  anguish  I  lament Stennett.  575 

With  thankful  hearts  our  songs  we  raise.  .  .  .Bickersteth.  1033 

Witness,  ye  men  and  angels,  now Beddome.  839 

Worship,  honor,  glory,  blessing Anon. .    127 

Worthy  the  Lamb  of  boundless  sway Shirley.  334 

Wouldst  thou  eternal  life  obtain Ray  Palmer.  717 

Would  you  win  a  soul  to  God  ? Hammond.  461 

Would  you  see  Jesus  ?  come  with  prayer Anon.  469 

Ye  angels  1  who  stand  round  the  thron«> . . .  .  De  Fleury.  745 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES.  821 

irrinr 

Ye  Christian  heralds !  go  proclaim Anon.  113S 

Ye  messengers  of  Christ Yoke.  1025 

Ye  nations  round  the  earth,  rejoice Waits.       91 

Ye  saints,  your  music  bring Reed.     451 

Ye  servants  of  God.  your  Master  proclaim. . .  .0.  Wesley.     121 

Ye  servants  of  the  Lord ! Doddridge.     818 

Ye  trembling  souls,  dismiss  vour  fear.r Beddome.     653 

Ye  tribes  of  Adam,  join Watts.     323 

Ye  who  in  these  courts  are  found Anon.  1085 

Yes,  the  Redeemer  rose. Doddridge.     33 1 

Your  harps,  ye  trembling  saints Toplady.     Co 5 

Zion,  awake !  behold  the  day Anon.  1132 

Zion,  dreary  and  in  anguish Hastings.  1162 

Zion  stands  with  hills  surrounded .Kelly.  1161 


INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


[The  Figures  refer  to  the  numbers  of  the  Hymns.] 


Abba.  Father,  913,  91S,  762. 
Abiding.  Christ,  with  Believers,  159, 

785,  691. 
Abrahainic  Covenant,  1035,  1053. 
Absence  from  God,  117,  568, 629, 1200. 
Accepted  Time,  491,  506. 
Access  to  God,  33.  SSI— SS3,  S90,  929. 
Activity,  931— 9G:>,  642— 6S9. 
Adoption,  91S,  913,  910,  894,  915. 
Advent  of  Christ;— 

At  Birth,  274—292. 

To  Judgment,  1235—1251. 

To  Kingdom — See  Millennium. 
Advocate,  Christ  our,  350,  556,  721, 

897  929. 
Afflictions,  505.  693.  961— 100S,  1207 
Almost  Christian.  426,  4S0. 
Angels,  671,  673,  745,  74S,  S50. 
Ascension  of  Christ.  333—384 
Ashamed  of  Jesus,  647,  697. 
Asleep    in    Jesus,   11S1,   1201,  1225, 

124S. 
Assurance ; — 

Expressed,  659,  702,  69S,  675,  929. 

Prayed  for,  419,  5S5,  597,    610, 
771,  912. 

Urged,  655,  662,  6S0,  67S,  642,  652. 
Atonement ; — 

Necessary,  424—444,  10S3,  1177. 

Completed,  58.  445 — 460,  1083— 
1085,  1101—1103. 

Sufficient,  1101,  1107,  1065,  475— 
514 
Autumn,  1218.  1310,  1329,  1387. 
Backsliding,  618,  570,  592,  600,  614. 
Baptism,  1032—1053. 
Benevolence,  932,  934,  944,  960. 
Bible,  190— 20S. 
Brotherly   Love,  823,  S25.   S27,  940, 

948,  950,  958,  848— S58. 
Burial— See  Death  and  Heaven. 

A  Brother,  1212. 

A  Child.  119).  1193,1215. 

A  Bister,  1220. 


A  Pastor,  120S,  1222. 
A  Friend,  1187,1194,1211. 
Calmness,  809,  806.  817,  830. 
Calvary,  1076,    1098,  1116,  811.  322, 

1071. 
Cares,  666,  658,  767,  965. 988.  674.  680. 
Charity,    793,   829.      See  Brotherly 

"Love. 
Cheerfulness,  225,  72S,  675,  799.    See 

Joy. 
.Children,  1032—1053. 
'Child-like  Spirit,  807.  SOS,  824,  830. 
'Christ;— 

Advent  at  Birth,  274—992. 
Advocate,  350,  556,  721,  897,  929. 
Ascension.  333—384. 
Captain   of    Salvation,  642,  664, 

6S9,  755. 
Character,  293—305. 
Corner-stone,  134.  1030. 
Crucifixion,  306— 327.  SeeZortf-* 

Supper. 
Desire  of   Nations,  1145,   1150, 

1163. 
Divinity.  2S3,  335,  83S,  360,  738, 

783,  303. 
Example,  293—305,  821.  825. 
Friend,  763,  527,  721.  728,  906. 
Hidins-place.  450,  790,  1097. 
Humanity,    740,    1006,  782,  869, 

293—305. 
Immanuel,    7S3,    7S1,   706,  360, 

692. 
Kins,  303.  332,  353.  359,  339.  862. 
Lamb,  1107,  1102,  1080,  1060,  S35, 

342,  771. 
Life,  Incidents  of,  293—327. 
Lord,   our    Righteousness,    927, 

243. 
Love,  296,  76?,  346,  1101,  1096, 

545,367,  1077,  756,  743. 
Mediator.    738.    350,    429,    1101. 

See  Advocate. 
Priest,  336,  350,  897,  951, 1108. 


INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


823 


Prince  of  Glorv,  312.  333.  [Constancy,   667,  663,   642,   676,    651, 

Prince   of  Peace,  277,  2Sl,  289,  654,681. 

335.  Contentment,  797,  799,  803,  805,  807, 

Prophet,  2SS,  293,  302.  830,  965. 

Refuge,  605,  631,   704,  772,  790,  Conversion — See  Repentance. 

923.  Conviction — See  Repentance. 

Resurrection.  327— 3S4  |Corner-stone,  134,  1030. 

Pock  of  Ages,  1083,  1160,  659.        Courage,  642— GS9,  755. 
Shepherd,  111,  55.  6S2,  735,  737.  Covenant,  907,  67S.  905,  969, 1049. 

675,  758.  736,  923.  Creation,  85,  116,  117,  219,  235,  240, 

Sufferings,  306—327.   See  Lord's]  258,  269. 

Supper.  'Cross  ; — 

Sun  of  Righteousness,  24,  62, 193,         Bearing,  973,  762,  667,  297,  511, 

1140,780.  646. 

Way,  Truth,  and  Life,  293,  734.  Glorying  in.  366,  343,  672,  1090, 

Word,  231,  233.  1057,  1071. 

Christians  ;—  Salvation  by.  312,  1065,  496,  451, 

Conflicts.  563—641.  316,  1101.  1107. 

Duties,  931—960.  Crucifixion  of  Christ,  809—327. 

Encouragements,  641—639.  Death,  1131—1232. 

Fellowship,  842—353.  Decrees  of  God.  215,  220,  236,  1072, 

Graces,  791—341.  1099,  461,  911. 

Love  for  the  Saviour,  690 — 790.    [Dedication  ; — 
Privileges,  394 — 980.  .  Of  Church — See  Sanctuary. 

Church;—"  Of  self  to  God— See  Consecra- 

Afflicted,  1121—1124, 1142—1144.  j  turn. 

Beloved  of  God,  36,  1013— 1021,  Delay  of  repentance,  503,  497,  491, 

1160,  1167.  885.  481,  468.  463. 

Institutions  of,  1009—1031.  Dependence  ;— 

Ordinances  of,  1032—1120.  On  Providence,  173, 149,  233, 219, 

Missions  and  Progress  of,  1121 —  795. 

1180.  On  Grace,  64S.  621.  666,  669,  S15, 

Revival  of,  1142,  1143, 1156, 1159,!  921,  1065,  537,  601.  911. 

1173.  [Depravity — See  Lost  State  of  Man. 

Triumph    of,    1134,    1149,   1151. 'Despondency— See  Conflict  and  En- 

1153.  1165.  1171,  1174, 
Unity    of,    840,   S49,    852 

1021. 
Uniting  with — See  Lord 

per. 
Cose  of  Worship,  149—190. 
Comforter — See  Holy  Spirit. 
Communion  of  Christians; — 

With  each   other— See  Felloic- 

ship. 
With    God,    862—393,   775,   751, 

705,  60,  20. 


1019. 


Siq)- 


couragement. 
Devotion  —  See     Consecration    or 

Prayer. 
Diligence — *See  Activity. 
Doubt — See    Conflict  and  Encour- 
agement. 
Doxoiogies.  96,  122,  127,  12S,  150, 155, 
153.  167,  170,  ISO,  182,  396  ;  pp. 
409,  410. 
Earnestness— See  Activity. 
Earnest  of  the  Spirit,  406,  396,  418, 
419,  912. 
Communion  of  Saints,  S52,  S54,  1021,  Election — See  Decrees. 

53,  112.  Encouragements,  642—639. 

Completeness  in  Christ,  702,  753,  "96   Energy— See  Activity. 
Confession  —  See    Repentance    and  Eternity,  1200.1237,1240. 

■Conflict.  Evening,  60,  i49.  154,  157.159,  164, 

Confidence,  675,  741.  S17,  930,  1224.     \  179,  134.  862,  664.  365.  878. 

Conflict  with  Sin,  568—641.  'Exaltation  of  Christ,  32S— 384. 

Conformity  to  Christ,  293—305,  553,  Example  ; — 

S22,  S25.  Of  Christ,  293—305.  821,  825. 

Conscience,  436,  441,  89S,  1107.         •   j        Of  Christians.  940,  794,  825,  827. 
Consecration  ;—  Faintheartedness,  667,  670,  631,  642— 

Or'  Possessions,  312.  942.  960.  659. 

Of  self  to  God,  832,  826.  339.  312,  Faith  ;— See  Confidence  and  Trust. 
935,  1058,  1031.  515—567.  Gift  of  God,  799.  911,  805. 461,  606. 

Consistency,  794,  736,  821.  825,  333.    I        Instrument  in  Justification,  1065, 
Consolations— See  Afflictions.  1107,  909,  S13,  433. 


824 


INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


Power  of,  813,  S02,  650,  651,  791, 

837. 
Prayer  for,  805,  S02,  787,  21 
Faithfulness  of  God,  236,  115,   211, 

647,  655,  659,  666. 
Fall    of  Man— See    Lost    State   of 

Man. 
Family,  842,  843,  853,  864,  1035,  1046, 
Fasting,  1317,  1323,  1332—1334. 
Father,  God  our— See  God. 
Fearfulness— See   Conflict  and  En- 
couragements. 
Fellowship,  842— S58.  See  Brotherly 

Love. 
Fidelity  435,  736,  762,  792,  935. 
Forbearance; — 

Divine,  216,  479,  261,  540,   577, 

592,  266. 
Christian,  937,  293,  295,  297,  811, 
S45. 
Forgiveness; — 

Of  Sin,  106,  261,  503,  523.     £ 

Repentance. 
Of  Injuries,   937,   845,  811,   297, 
295  293 
Formality,  31,'  480,  393,  800,  720,  936. 
Funeral — See  Burial  and  Death. 
Friend,  Christ  our,  763,  527,  721,  72S, 

906. 
Friends  in  heaven,  1289,  11S2,  1211, 

1270,  1277. 
Future   Punishment,   43S,  472,   4S9, 

1240,  1244. 
Gentleness,  295,  297,  801,  Sll. 
Gethsemane,  306,  30S,  820,  1120. 
Glory  of  God— See  God. 
Glorying  in  the  Cross— See  Cross. 
God;— "" 

Attributes,  209—273,  94—143. 
Being,  259,  104,  197.  232,  249. 
BeneVolence,   103,  120,  222,  226, 

243,  261,  835. 
Compassion,   261,  31S,  301,  459, 

447. 
Condescension,  253, 131,  346,  31S, 

95,  114. 
Eternity,  233,  243,  251,  104,  96, 
1185. 


Jehovah,  93,  209,  210, 139. 
Justice,  103,  143,  220,  424,  435, 

432. 
Love,  102,  242,  252,  257,  270. 
Majesty,  218,  234,  260,  107. 
Mercy,   243,   354,   261,  313,  301, 

459,  447. 
Mystery,  210,  213,  220,  221,  237, 

247. 
Omnipotence,  101,  135,  230,  231, 

141. 
Omnipresence,  267,  219,  223,  233, 

245,  250. 
Omniscience,  212,  245,  246,  105, 

267. 
Patience— See   God's    Forbear- 
ance. 
Pity — See  God's  Compassion. 
Providence,   224,   225,  229,   232, 

237. 
Saviour,  27,  356,  861,  763,  450. 
Sovereignty,  461,  911,215,  220, 

236.  1072,  1099. 
Supremacy,   104,  136,   122,    234, 

232,  231. 
Trinity,  122,   12S,  209,  214,  254, 

256,  271—273. 
Truth,  263,  103,  236,  211.  673,  46, 

96,  47,  125. 
Unchangcableness,  136,  125,  233, 

15,  657,  659. 
Unsearchableness,  210,  213,  220, 

221,247,237. 
"Wisdom,  10S,  235,  270,  217.  220, 
237. 
Gospel — Sec    Atonement   and   Way 

of  Salvation. 
Grace,  648,  243,  102,  249,  261,  266,  921, 

59. 
Graces,  Christian,  791— S41. 
Gratitude,  795,  835,  S3S,  12,  15,  206, 

201,  225. 
Grave,  1132,  11S7,  1194,  1196,  1199, 

1210, 1229. 
Grieving  the  Holy  Spirit — See  I/oli/ 

Spirit. 
Growth  in  Grace.  90,  955,322,  297. 


299,  671,  1275,753,  794,  S24. 
Faithfulness,  236,  115,  211,  647,! Guidance,  Divine,  773,  176,  1S1,  797, 

655,  659,  666.  1046,  581,  675,  681,  779. 

Father,  95,  114,  143,  228,  997,  913,  i  Happiness.  72S,  675,  799,  59. 

907.  i  Harvest,  1329,  1337,  1310, 118. 

Forbearance.  216,  479,  261,  540,  Hearing  the  Word,  420,  167,  151, 173, 

185,  137,  190. 
Heart  ;— 

Change  of— See  Regeneration. 
Deceitfulness   of,   575,  583,  6J0, 

562,  442. 
Searching  of,  442,   804,  522,  535, 

597,  558,  569,  578. 
Surrender  of,  524,  10S9,  532,  541, 
55  >,  56 1.  998. 
Heaven:—*  -' -— 1303. 


577,  592,  266, 
Glory,  100,  217,  223,  262, 104, 120, 

231. 
Goodness,  103, 120,  222,  226,  243, 

261   ^35 
Grace,  243,  102,  249,  261,  266,  921, 

04S. 
Holiness,  116,  239,  265,  39. 
Infinity,  210,  218,  220,  221,  247, 


INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


825 


Christ    there,    1248,    117,    1200,  Kingdom    of    Christ ;— See  Millen- 


mum. 
Prayer  for,  1128,  1130, 1144, 1148, 

1150,  1163. 
Progress    of,    1131,    1141,    1149, 

1151,  1152.  1154,  1168. 


1252,  1295,  1257,  1267 
Friends    there,    53,    1182,   1277, 

1289,  1270,  1281. 
Home   there,    11S9,  1203,  1253, 

1278,  1279,  1270. 

Pest  there,  1205,  1274, 12S0, 1235,  Knowledge,    202,  200,  196,  387,  247. 
1278.  262—264. 

Hell,  479,  489,  547,  1241.  Labor— See  Activity. 

Heirship  with  Christ,  S94,  918,  919.     Lamb  of  God— See  Christ. 
Hiding-place — See  Christ.  Law  of  God  ;— 

Holiness ;—  And  Gospel,  316,  397,  444,  441, 

Of  Christians— See  Purity  and  1107,  432,  435,  1076. 


Conformity  to  Christ. 
Of  God— See  God. 
Holy  Scriptures— See  Bible. 
Holv  Spirit;— 385— 423. 

Divine.  400,  397. 406, 408, 422,  421 
Grieved,  390,  473,  4S6,  503,  506. 

499. 
Striving,  3S9,  401,  403,  430,  473, 

488. 
Witnessing  396,  406,   417—419, 
912. 
Home— See  Family  or  Heaven. 
Hope 


Conviction  under,  436,  425,  435, 
316,  437,  516—567. 
Liberality,  932,  934,  944,  960. 
Life  ;— 

Brevity,    24S.   1165,   1230,  1193, 

1204,  121S. 
Object  of,  761,  1209,   544,  1221, 

1231,  485,  489,  490. 
Solemnity.  545.  4S5.  4S9, 94S,  490, 

484. 
Uncertainty,    94S,  543.  497, 1216, 
12.7. 
Little  Things,  945.  936,  792. 


Under  Affliction,  505,   963,  975,  Likeness  to  Christ— See  Conformity. 
978,  993,  1004.  Longing  ;- 


Under  Conviction,  632,  70S,  S56, 

517,  527,  577,  592. 
Under    Despondency,   817,    675, 

643,  685,  728,  6SS,  904. 
In  Death,  1133,  1133,  1190,  1199, 

1201,  1211,  1222. 
Humiliation — See  Fasting. 


For  God.  797.  775.  17,  37,  66, 117, 

571.  579,  530,  599. 
For   Christ,  204,   615,  760,  1295, 

731,  746,  759. 
For  Heaven.  12P6,  1260,  1264- 

1267,  1256,  127S.  1208, 1279. 
Long-suffering — See  Forbearance. 


Humility,  S06— 308,  824,  830,  836,  822.  Looking  to   Jesus,  510,  6S0,  496,  572, 
Immanuel — See  Christ.  772"  754. 

Immortality,  11S2,  11S3,  1191,  1198,  Lord's  Day— See  Sallath. 

1199,  489,  1203,  1223.  Lord's  Prayer,  163. 

Importunity,  54,  833,  S33,  543.  Lord's  Supper,  1054— 1120. 

Imputation,  1102,  1107, 1065,313,311,  Lord  our  Righteousness,  927,  243. 

307,  317,  911,  552,  1096.  Lost  State  of  Man,  424—445. 

Incarnation — See  Advent.  Love  ;~ 


Infants — See  Children. 
Ingratitude,  443.  4S6,  522,  575,  577, 

640. 
Inspiration,  195,  200,  203,  208. 
Installation,   1029,   1009,  1010,  1012, 

1015,  1022,  102S. 
Intercession  of  Christ,  1101,  S69,  S33, 

897,  358,  929,  350. 
Invitations  of  the  Gospel,  460 — 514. 
Jehovah — See  God, 
Jews,  1123,  1180. 
Joining   the    Church — See    Lord's 

Supper. 
Joy.  59,  S14,  799.  72S,  756.  768, 53,  332. 
Jubilee,  1129,  1149,  330,  1155. 
Judgment-day.  1235 — 1251. 
Justice — See  God. 
Justification — See    Atonement    and 

Faith. 
Kindness — See  Brotherly  Love. 


Of  God— See  God. 

Of  Christ— See  Christ. 

Of  Holv  Spirit.  898,  889,891,895, 

403.  401,  419. 
For  God,  868,  117,  919,  913,  918, 

37. 
For  the  Saviour,  690—790. 
For  the   Saints,    843 — S5S.     See 

Brotherly  Love. 
For  Souls,  487,  935,  938,  937.  9S9, 

949  953 
For  the  Church.   SS5,  53S,  1078, 
S40. 
Loving-Kindness,  756,  655. 
Lukewarmness — See  Formality. 
Majesty  of  God — See  God. 
Man,  Fallen— See  Lost  State. 
Marriage.  843,  1316. 
Martyr-faith,  302,  C5\  339,  646,  672. 
[Mediator— See  Christ. 


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INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


Mediatorial  Reign — See  Kingdom. 
Meditation,  865/20,  631,  S62,  095,  207. 
Meekness,  798,  S07,  S22,  824,  830,841. 
Mercifulness,  801,  811,  936,  937,  944. 
Mercy— See  God. 
Mercy-seat,  868,  874,  S8S,  48. 
Millennium,    1144,   1148,  1150,  1151, 

1157,  1163,M172. 
Ministry  ; — See  Pastor. 

Commission,    1010,    102S,    1025, 

1024. 
Convocation,  77,  102S,  1012,1013, 

1139. 
Installation,    1029,    1028,    1022. 

1 009. 
Prayer  for,  1009,  1015, 1014,  1024, 
1029. 
Miracles,  305,  934,  943. 
Missions,  1121—1130. 
Missionaries,    370,   1027,   1025,   113S, 

1009,  1012. 
Morning,  4,  9,  25,  46,  8S4,  SSG,  62. 
Mortality— See  Death  and  Life. 
Mystery  of  Providence,  237.  220,  221, 

232,  247. 
National,  1309,  1312,  1315,  133G,  36. 
Nature,  Light  of,  259,  79,  S2,  197,  199, 

219,  240,  263. 
Nature,  the  Material  Universe  ; — ■ 
IJjauties  of,  262,  257,  235,  227,  52. 
God  seen   in,   82,   227,  240,   2G2,j 
264,  263. 
Nearn^s   to   God,   693,  691,  775,  579,1 

m,  223. 
Nearness  to  Heaven,  1227,  1209, 1200, 

1276,  1277,  1286,  1296. 
Needful,  One  Thin?,  427,  471,  836. 
New  S;>ng  of  Heaven,  337,  342,  372, 

374. 
New  Year,  1311, 1313, 1319,  1323,1341. 
Night — -See  Eoening. 
Oil  Age,  1216,  678,  736,  785,  714. 
Omnipotence — See  G.od. 
Omnipresence—  See  God. 
Omniscience — See  God. 
Opening  of  Service,  1 — 93. 
Oppressed,  1325,  1333,  663,  1172. 
Ordinances — See  Church. 
Ordination— See  Ministry. 
Orphans,  916,  933,  1215. 
Par.l  hi — See  Forgiveness. 
Parung.  1842,  S51,  847,  174— 17S,  165, 

161,  15J. 
Pastor  ; — See  Ministry. 

Prayed  for,  1015,  1009,  1029. 
Sought,  1U14,  1012,  1024. 
Welcomed,  1010,  102S,  1015. 
Death  of — See  Burial. 
Patience,  220,  1266,  221,  237,  965,  933. 

807,  817. 
Peace  ;— 

Christian.  902,  935,  896,  893,  926, 


National,  423,   1335,   1315,  1334, 
1323. 

Peace-makers,  S25,  793,  944,  S53,  423. 
Penitence — See  Repentunce. 
Pentecost,  82,  897.  4  ;0.  413,  412,  414. 
Perseverance,  693,  907,  914,  919,  929, 

1105. 
Pestilence,  1332,  1333.  1317. 
"Pilgrim  Fathers,1"  1812,1309. 
Pilgrim-spirit,  736,  1299,  1283.  1231, 

1277,  655,  1272.  662. 
Pity  of  God— See  God. 
Pleasures,  Worldlv.   294,  547,    1299, 

727,  471,  526,"  619,  1073. 
Poor,  932,  933,  936,  941,  944,  133S. 
Praise ;— 94— 14S. 

Calls  to,  110,  14,  35,  42,  93,  119, 

129,  71G. 
Singing,  53,  72,  84,  97,  112,  130, 

183,  104. 
Prayer,  S59— 893. 
Preaching — See  Ministry. 
Predestination — See  Decrees. 
Pride — See  Humility. 
Procrastination — See  Delay. 
Prodigal  Son,  481,  498.  432,  50S,  735. 
Profession  of  Religion — See  Lord'* 

Supper. 
Progress — See  Growth  in  Grace. 
Promises,  236,  263,  211,  673,  679. 
Providence— Sec  God. 
Purity,  S16,  918,  826,  S27,  243,  425, 

453,  10S9. 
Punishment  of  Wicked — See  Future 

PunisJiment. 
Race,  Christian,  645,  643,  6G1,  671. 
Receiving  Christ,  515 — 557. 
Redemption — See  Atonement. 
Refuge— See  Christ. 
Regeneration ; — 

*  Necessary,  546,  434,  425,  42S,  442. 
Prayed  for.  425,  434,  335,   4o5, 

408,411,558. 
Wrought  by  God,  430,  434,  399, 

335,  428,  S04. 
Renunciation  of  the  World,  526,  294, 

547,  1299,  727.  471,  619,  1078. 
Repentance,  515 — 567. 
Resignation,   S34,  961,  965,  970,  976, 

"  986,  998,  1000,  992. 
Rest,    1280,   1278,   1274,   1266,    1205, 

1225,  1186. 
Resurrection  ; — • 

Of  Christ— See  Christ. 

Of    Relievers,    1182,   11S3,  1191. 

1198,  1199,489,  1208,  1233. 
Retirement — See     Meditation    and 

J'rai/er. 
Return  to  God,  431,  498, 482,  50S,  735, 

516. 
Revival.   1142,  1143,  1156,  1159,  615, 


liic 


Ml 2,  1275,  942,  960,  988. 


INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


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Righteousness,  Robe  of,  243,  927. 
Rock  of  Ages,  1033,  1160,  659. 
Sabbath,  1—93. 

Sabbath  School— See  Children. 
Sacraments,  1032—1120. 
Sailors,  1340,  1322,  1318,  1314 
Salvation — See  Atonement. 


| Storm.  101,  120. 141,  229,  230,  241. 
Strength,  As  our  Days,  9S9,  60S,  694, 

553. 
Submission — See  Resignation. 
jSummer,  255,  117,  82. 
Sun  of  Righteousness — See  Christ. 
I  Sympathy — See  Brotherly  Love. 
Sanctincation— See Groicth  in  Grace. ^Temperance,  952,  953,  493. 
Sanctuary; —  jTemptation — See  Conflict. 

Corner-stone,  104,  1030.  j  Thanksgiving,   1329,  1S37,  1?30.  1339, 

Dedication,   147.  29.  lull,  1016,  1310. 

1017, 1023,  1026,  1031.  Time— See  Life. 

Love  for.  S35,  7,  19,  26,  43,52,  67.  To-day,  506,  409.  473,  479,  491. 


Satan,  611,  946,  642. 

Saviour — See  God. 

Science  and   Revelation,  202. 

Knowledge. 
Scriptures — See  Bible. 
Seamen — See  Sailors. 
Seasons; — 255,  113,  1310. 

Spring,  1327,  1310,  82. 

Summer,  255,  117,  S2. 

Autumn,  1310,  113,  1329,  1337 

Winter,  1326.  255,  747. 
Self-deception,  575.  533,  600,562,  804.  | 


To-morrow,  491,  497,  499. 
Trials,  1003,  1«06,  1001,  970,  643, 
See  651,  661. 

Trinity — See  God. 
Trust ; — 

In   Christ,    S31,    1107,    647,  4T8. 

1065,  496.  729. 
In  Providence,  673,  221.2-37,  651, 
655,  674,  67S,  S03. 
Unbelief— See  Faith  or  Conflict. 
i Union  of  Saints  ; — 

To  Christ  711,  1105,  753,  796,702, 


1065,  1097. 
To  each  other,  S43— S58,  840. 
In   Heaven    and   on   Earth,  850, 

852,  854,  1021,  53,112. 
Waiting — See  Patience. 


Self-dedication — See  Consecration. 
Self-denial,   792,   426,   431,  646,   297. 

973,  956. 
Self-examination,  597,  442,  804,  522, 

535,  55-,  569,  57S. 

Self-renunciation— See  Consecration.  \  Wandering— See  Backsliding 
Self-righteousness,    1065,    1107,   312,  War— See" Peace. 

815,  313,  911,  243.  Warfare.  Christian—  See  Soldier. 

Sensibility — See  Weeping.  I  Warnings — See  Juriiaiions. 

Shepherd— See  Christ  j  Watchfulness,  946,  1287,  818,  819,  644, 

Sickness,   930,    1199,   1231,  833,   S35.!  490.861). 

693,  979.  '  { Way  of  Sal  vation,  437—567. 

Sin  ;—  {Wealth— See  Riches. 

Indwelling— See  Heart  and  Con-  Weeping,  437.  660,  812,  953. 

flict.  Winds,  God  in  the,  241.    SeeSterm. 

Original— See  Lost  State  of  Mcrn.  Winter,  1326,  255,  747. 
Conviction  of— See  Repentance.  Wisdom — See    God. 
Sincerity,  4S0,  31,  393,936,  720,  300.' Witness— See  Holy  Spirit. 

& i4.  Word  of  God— See  Bible. 

Slavery,  1325,  663, 1172.  {Worldliness— See  Pleasures. 

Soldier,   Christian,  642,  646,  664,  667. :  Worship  ;— 

676,  634.  639.  Family— See  Family. 

Soul  of  .Man — See  Immortality.  Social,  843 — S93. 

Souls,  Love  for— See  Love  and  Weep-  j  Wrath  of  God — See  Future  Punislo* 

ing.  nient. 

Sovereignty— See  God.  lYear.    Opening    and    Closing,   1341, 

Spirit— See  Holy  Spirit.  '  1331,    1328,    1319—1821",    1811, 

Spring,  1327.  1310,  32.  1813. 

Star  of  Bethlehem,  234,  237,  2S5.  Zeal- See  Activity. 

Steadfastness,  667,  663,  642,  676,  651,  Zion— See  Church. 

654, 631.  i 


